The fat of the nation
Tags: OBESITY in children; CHILDREN -- Health; METABOLIC disorders in children; NUTRITION disorders in children
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- Combating childhood obesity. // Education Journal;Feb2006, Issue 92, p41
The article focuses on the efforts of Scottish government to combat childhood obesity in the country. According to the study, children in the country drink more fizzy drinks than youngsters anywhere else in Europe. The study added that one of the reasons childhood obesity is increasing is...
- UK campaign against childhood obesity encounters problems. // Active Living;Jul2006, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p22
This article reports on the problem facing the government campaign in Great Britain against stopping the rise of child obesity. The problem is due to confusion among professionals over the best way to tackle the problem. Three agencies of the government have reported the problem. There is a rise...
- COUNTER WEIGHT. Gillette, Bill // Cosmetic Surgery Times;Mar2007, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p47
The article features the plastic surgery society in opposing liposuction as a treatment for childhood obesity in the U.S. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons mentioned that there was no evidence on liposuction whether it is safe or effective for children. The society added that...
- The Crisis of Childhood Obesity: What You Can Do. Rush-Wilson, Tiffany C. // Pediatrics for Parents;2008, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p3
The article offers information on childhood obesity and ways on how parents can keep their children's weight healthy. The author begins by discussing the prevalence of childhood obesity in U.S. She defines obesity, its causes as well as the social consequences for obese children. To prevent...
- Obesity. // Education Journal;Jul2005, Issue 87, p28
The article presents a study on the incidence of obesity in children. The study was conducted by the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Royal Free and University College Medical School. Using information from the annual Health Survey for England researchers claim that the total...
- GETTING PHYSICAL. Kemper, Han C. G. // Youth Studies Australia;Mar2004, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p27
Presents an overview of research findings regarding the international epidemic of obesity in young people. Body mass index of obese adults according to the World Health Organization; Percentage of children who are overweight in the Netherlands; Health risks associated with obesity; Determinants...
- Fighting childhood obesity. Greene, Jay // Crain's Detroit Business;8/11/2008, Vol. 24 Issue 32, p12
The article reports that Paul Ehrmann, a primary care physician in 2002 founded the Children's Health Initiative Program (CHIP), a wellness initiative that encourages children to eat healthier and exercise. CHIP brings together schools, health care providers, businesses and municipal...
- Child obesity 'levelling off'. // Practice Nurse;11/20/2009, Vol. 38 Issue 9, p8
The article presents data produced by experts led by Professor Klim McPherson of Oxford University indicating that children's overweight and obesity levels dropped 4% in the anticipated number for girls, while the anticipated number for boys dropped by 5%. News that child obesity may be...
- Adipocytokine Profile and Insulin Resistance in Childhood Obesity. Gherlan, Iuliana; Vladoiu, Suzana; Alexiu, Florin; Giurcaneanu, Mihaela; Oros, Sabina; Brehar, Andreea; Procopiuc, Camelia; Dumitrache, Constantin // Romanian Journal of Medical Practice;2012, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p205
Background: Adipose tissue is a veritable "endocrine organ" due to its adipocytokines secretion implied in insulin sensitivity modulation and cardiovascular complications. Objective: To identify the adipocytokines' plasmatic profile (adiponectin, leptin, resistin, IL-6, TNFa) in obese children...
