

![]() Sun News Network | Healthy attitudes begin at home Evening Observer One in three children are overweight in the United States. One in six are obese. If nothing is done about America's growing problem, it is predicted that today's children will live shorter lives than their parents. An Atlanta hospital has taken these ... obesity ads 'risk child stigma' Child health expert says GA's stark anti-obesity ads stigmatize Atlanta ad campaign uses obese kids to try and shock parents |
![]() Boston.com | First lady fights obesity in Iowa, but overweight kids are few Los Angeles Times anniversary tour, part of her effort to fight childhood obesity, by heading to Iowa. But obese children are comparatively scarce in that Heartland state. Better she had begun in, say, Mississippi, where there are 10% more obese children than in Iowa ... Thousands join first lady for 'Let's Move' outing Michelle Obama hits the road for second anniversary of 'Let's Move' Michelle Obama marks 2nd year of obesity campaign |
![]() Orlando Sentinel | Michelle Obama visits Longwood church, Disney for 'Let's Move!' Orlando Sentinel "That problem is that one-third of our children are overweight or obese, and they're at risk for serious conditions like diabetes, cancer, heart disease. "We as a country cannot fulfill our promise if our children cannot fulfill their promise. First Lady Wraps 'Let's Move' Tour in Florida First Lady Michelle Obama dines with Ocoee family |
Obesity in America, the 'Fattest' Country Patch.com Parents need to be aware of the statistics, so they can take the necessary actions regarding diet and exercise habits to preserve the health of their children and themselves. It is common for obesity to develop in children at the ages of five and six, ... 'This is a public health emergency' |
![]() Fox News | Argentina Fights Child Obesity Fox News According to official data, nearly one in 10 children under the age of six in Argentina is severely overweight. For children, it can be the start of a life-long health battle. Mexico Fights Child Obesity - 4 Year-Old Inspires Carla, a 12-year-old girl ... Childhood obesity ad campaign sparks controversy Atlanta anti-obesity ads 'risk child stigma' |
Kids starving to stay skinny Herald Sun VICTORIAN doctors have started treating a new type of eating disorder, warning aggressive anti-obesity campaigns are driving healthy children to starvation. The phenomenon has been seen by the state's three leading paediatric services, with doctors ... Anti-obesity panic blamed for new eating disorder |
![]() Private MD | Underaged, oversized: Fatty liver disease confronts obese youths STLtoday.com Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com Throughout this year, the Post-Dispatch will periodically focus on childhood obesity and its effects on our community's health and economy. About one in five children and teenagers in the St. Louis ... More children affected by fatty liver disease |
![]() KXLY Spokane | child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy CNN (CNN) -- It started with the denial of a growing health crisis. Nearly 40% of Georgia's children are overweight or obese -- the second-highest rate in the nation -- yet 50% of Georgians don't consider child obesity a problem. Child Obesity Ads Create Movement Out Of Controversy |
Teaching thinking before drinking: How sodas in school spell trouble for our kids CultureMap Austin By Jeffrey Kreisberg Given the number of children who are overweight or obese, I wasn't surprised when the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children be screened for high cholesterol beginning as early as 9 to 11 years of age. |
'Let's Move!' Aids Physicians in Childhood Obesity Prevention Medscape When parents take their children to a pediatrician's office, they sometimes will mention the program and the name of its founder, First Lady Michelle Obama, according to Sandra Hassink, MD, a board member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and ... Connecticut Coalition Against Childhood Obesity Releases Statewide Poll Results |