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- a weighty issue. Lien, Ann // Vegetarian Times;Sep2000, Issue 277, p104
Presents some advise about dealing with obesity in children. Statistical information on the incidence of obesity among children in the United States; Key reasons for the sharp rise in overweight children; Approaches that parents can use in preventing obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ...
- can babies be overweight? HAYS, KIM // Baby Talk;Jun/Jul2011, Vol. 76 Issue 5, p14
The article offers tips from Sandra Hassink, director of Nemours' Obesity Initiative in the U.S., on how to prevent obesity in babies which include breastfeeding, understanding baby's cues to know when the baby is hungry, and maintaining healthy eating habits.
- A TALE OF TWO CITIES TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. // Running & FitNews;Jan/Feb2005, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p3
Reports on the running events in the cities of Washington, D.C. and New York as part of their efforts to fight childhood obesity. Number of children who participated in the 2004 Healthy Kids Fun Run in Washington, D.C.; Participants at the annual New York Road Runners Foundation and Poland...
- Good Habits. // Weekly Reader - Edition 2;Mar2011, Vol. 80, Special section p2
The article offers advice on preventing obesity in children and keeping their body healthy. It suggests making good food choices that would give the body the energy it needs to grow and heal. It also advises to have an exercise each day to help burn body fats as well as make the heart and muscle...
- Randomised controlled trial of primary school based intervention to reduce risk factors for obesity. Sahota, Pinki; J Rudolf, Mary C; Dixey, Rachael; Hill, Andrew J; Barth, Julian H; Cade, Janet; Atkinson // BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition);11/3/2001, Vol. 323 Issue 7320, p1029
Objective: To assess if a school based intervention was effective in reducing risk factors for obesity. Design: Group randomised controlled trial. Setting: 10 primary schools in Leeds. Participants: 634 children aged 7-11 years. Intervention: Teacher training, modification of school meals, and...
- Broccoli, by Prescription. // New York Times Upfront;10/25/2010, Vol. 143 Issue 4, p5
The article focuses on an initiative by doctors at health centers in Massachusetts who offer dollar-off coupons for vegetables to reduce obesity in children of low-income families.
- Number of Children Taking Psychiatric Drugs Rising. Brown, Hettie // Education Week;1/22/2003, Vol. 22 Issue 19, p9
Presents information related to health of children in the U.S. as of January 22, 2003. Use of psychiatric drugs by children in the U.S.; Screening of youngsters for tobacco use in schools in Indiana; Color-coding of food items in the Dallas Independent School District in an attempt to curb...
- Fun Size Fitness. Braswell, Heather // Parks & Recreation;Oct2006, Vol. 41 Issue 10, p60
The article discusses how children's gyms are being created in an effort to fight an increase in childhood obesity. Equipment designed by Pro-Maxima Fitness and by Hoist is beneficial to children because of the equipment's height and safety features. Regular exercise can benefit the child's...
- BUILDING ENERGY WITH SYNERGY. Langley, Alex; Cooper, Nelson; Keene, Alice // Parks & Recreation;Nov2007, Vol. 42 Issue 11, p44
The article discusses physical fitness programs designed to address the obesity crisis among children in the U.S. The author focuses on a collaborative program called Project Year-Round Exercise and Health (YEAH!), which was designed to encourage healthy lifestyle habits among children in North...
