Obese Children

An Entire Generation at Stake

Janet Murguía | Posted 10.30.2009 | Politics


Janet Murguía

Today, more than one-fourth of Latino children live in poverty. Three-fifths live in low-income families. One in five does not have health insurance. Only 55% graduate from high school.

Eat Now, Pay Later. But Who Is Paying and for What? Police the Potato Chips!

Helene Pavlov | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Helene Pavlov

Why, in a time when all we hear is news about the trouble with obesity, are people NOT eating healthy?

What Do United Airlines, Obesity, and Preventive Medicine Have in Common?

Arthur Agatston, M.D. | Posted 05.22.2009 | Living


Arthur Agatston, M.D.

We need to support, not discriminate against, the obese in this country and we need to urge our government to provide the incentives to stop this health crisis in its tracks.

OBESITY: 4-Year-Olds In Ohio State-Temple University Study Are Wildly Overweight

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 05.07.2009 | Living


CHICAGO — A striking new study says almost 1 in 5 American 4-year-olds is obese, and the rate is alarmingly higher among American Indian childre...

Kick in the Tush Club: The Family "Fat" (Not Like The Family Jewels)

Janice Taylor | Posted 12.14.2008 | Living


Janice Taylor

We teach by example. You can tell your kids till you are blue in the face that they should not eat junk but if you are imparting this wisdom with a bag of Cheetos in one hand... good luck!

Childhood Obesity Rate Stabilizes For The First Time In 25 Years, Report Says

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 06.04.2008 | Living


CHICAGO — The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25-year increase, according to new...

Burger King Unveils Healthier Kid's Menu

AP Via New York Times | ADRIAN SAINZ | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Burger King pledged Wednesday to offer healthier fast-food items for children under 12, with plans to sell and market flame-broiled Chicken Tenders an...