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![]() Boston.com | First lady fights obesity in Iowa, but overweight kids are few Los Angeles Times 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 -- and where parents also tend to be much heavier. Obama's visit to Iowa -- where she ... Thousands join first lady for 'Let's Move' outing Michelle Obama Dances With 10000 Iowa Kids DFW parents have a dinner chat with first lady Michelle Obama |
Mass. man sheds lots of weight to play with kids Boston.com Overweight since childhood, Brian Meifert, now 39 and 6 feet 6 inches tall, said he'd been lucky that his weight hadn't caused him other health problems, but he knew his good fortune could only last so long. "My blood pressure had been good, ... |
Obesity in America, the 'Fattest' Country Patch.com Being severely overweight as a child, or especially an adolescent, can negatively impact self-esteem and make adolescents more vulnerable to ridicule by their peers. This often leads to depression and other social and emotional problems among these ... 'This is a public health emergency' |
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. |
![]() National Post (blog) | Internal Dissent: Can public shaming solve the childhood obesity crisis? National Post (blog) A US anti-obesity campaign is being attacked because it includes posters showing stark images of overweight children. In an email debate, National Post's editorial board disagreed on whether it is appropriate to shame obese children and their parents ... |
Kids starving to stay skinny Herald Sun Royal Children's Hospital chair of adolescent health Susan Sawyer said this eating disorder, affecting children at the upper end of the healthy weight range, was only starting to be documented. "When you're older and overweight it's a very simple ... Anti-obesity panic blamed for new eating disorder |
![]() 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 |
![]() KXLY Spokane | child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy CNN 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. What's more, 75% of parents of obese children don't think they have a problem on their ... Child Obesity Ads Create Movement Out Of Controversy |
Teen weight loss program shows some benefit Fox News After adjusting for a child's age and sex, the researchers found a slight drop in BMI after 12 months, indicating that the kids were shifting toward a more normal body size, although they were still overweight. Jelalian said it's important to try new ... |