Childhood Obesity Epidemic

How to Address the Obesity Epidemic: Start Young

Linda Novick O'Keefe | Posted 05.09.2012

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Linda Novick O'Keefe

Access to fresh groceries changed everything for Elijah and his mom. For many families in Los Angeles and other metro areas across the country, things are not as easy -- but they are getting better.

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So Much for Quick Fixes: Active Video Games Don't Make Kids More Active

Claire McCarthy, M.D. | Posted 04.27.2012

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Claire McCarthy, M.D.

The real take-home of the study: if you want your kid to be healthy not just now but for life, you have to get them moving. You. Not the Wii. Not your kid's gym teacher. You.

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Georgia Anti-Obesity Ads: Chloe McSwain, Child Actress In Campaign Speaks Out

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 01.24.2012

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Earlier this month, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launched a series of anti-obesity ads that told parents to "Stop Sugarcoating" the issue of child...

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Georgia Anti-Obesity Ads Say "Stop Sugarcoating" Childhood Obesity

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 01.03.2012

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A chubby, young girl stands with her arms crossed facing the camera. "WARNING: It's hard to be a little girl if you're not," reads the stark copy belo...

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Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents

Marisa Moore | Posted 12.12.2011

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Marisa Moore

We could debate why childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years but that won't do much to reverse the trend. Here are some ways to ward off childhood obesity starting with your own home today.

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Nabbing The Obesity Epidemic At Its Roots

Dr. Cindy Haines | Posted 08.31.2011

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Dr. Cindy Haines

Thanks to a new report, we can trace the roots of adult obesity to a younger age than you might have suspected.

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The Longer Mom Works, The More Overweight The Kids

Health | Matt McMillen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Over the past 35 years, the percentage of U.S. mothers who hold down a job while raising kids has soared, from less than 50 percent to more than 70...

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Childhood Obesity and Diabetes: My Personal Mission

Andrea Pennington, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andrea Pennington, M.D.

My personal decree: "Parents, take back the health of your family!"

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