Recent News & Comments About causes of childhood obesity
Could the childhood obesity 'epidemic' be ebbing?
After two decades of steadily increasing rates of childhood obesity, at least one state may finally be turning things around.
How Big Food won the childhood obesity war
In the political arena, one side is winning the war on child obesity. The side with the fattest wallets.
Ad Council and Clear Channel Communities™ Launch Unprecedented Commitment to Reduce Childhood Obesity
NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, the largest producer of national public service campaigns in the U.S., and Clear Channel Communities™, the community engagement brand of Clear Channel, ...
A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity
Carson Chow has used mathematical models to determine the causes of obesity, and ways to stem the epidemic.
Breastfeeding 'cuts obesity risk'
Babies who are breastfed for longer and weaned on to solids later are less likely to suffer childhood obesity, a study has revealed.
The obesity war
Type 2 diabetes was once known as the "adult onset" type, because it came on only in adulthood. But youth no longer confers immunity. Thanks to rampant childhood obesity, Type 2 is increasingly being diagnosed among American kids. Although the numbers are still small, the growth of this...
MS report shows significant drop in obesity among elementary students
There's finally some encouraging news about our state's long battle against childhood obesity. A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi. The rate has dropped by 13 percent since 2005, and the obesity rate among all students is leveling off.
Smoke odor causes courthouse evacuation
Maintenance supervisors will inspect the Dougherty County Courthouse fire alarms tomorrow.
Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising
Title: Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
Parent diet choice knowledge doesn't prevent child obesity
A study of the families of 150 preschoolers suggests that parents of healthy-weight and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity.
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