Articles related to "Childhood Obesity"



Britains Youth Increasingly Obese
Reports of a grossly overweight child again focuses attention on childhood obesity and what steps are in place to encourage healthy eating amongst Britain's young people
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Childhood Obesity
What would you do if your doctor or another family member suggested that your child lose weight? Would you put him or her on diet or encourage them to exercise more?
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Childhood Obesity
Who's to blame for the rising numbers of overweight children; genetics, technology, society, fast food? How about looking at ourselves and make the right changes instead?
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Childhood Obesity
This article examines being overweight as a child. Children require special care all the time, but being overweight is really a special case.
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How to Raise a Healthy Child
Raising a healthy child can be made easier when parents focus on giving their child or children the GIFT of Health.
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Lazy Town
Lazy Town could be dismissed as just another brainless children's programme but this well thought out advert for healthy living is a multi million dollar revolution.
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Middle School Recess
Kids are getting fatter and fatter according to the experts. They are eating more and moving less. Can recess in middle schools get them moving once again?
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Overweight Children: A Painful Epidemic?
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Prevent Childhood Obesity
Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime.
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Soda Alternatives Your Kids Will Love
Many kids love soda, but the combination of sugar, caffeine, additives and chemicals make it a poor choice for your child's health. Try these delicious alternatives!
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TV Violence and Childhood Obesity
Mothers used to feel safe sending children outside to play unsupervised. Can fear of predators be contributing to excessive TV viewing and the childhood obesity trend?
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Physical Activity and Kids Health
Children need fun, active adult role models to help them get physically active and stay healthy.
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Protect Your Child from Obesity
Don't wait until your child is already overweight to begin good eating habits. Guarding against childhood obesity begins before your baby is born.
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Asthma Symptoms & Treatment University Study
Asthma symptoms and treatment comparison study by the University of London. Childhood obesity statistics and asthma relationship article by L.A. Children's Hospital.
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Children and Exercise
There are many things we as parents can do to help our children develop healthy habits, here are just a few of the possibilities.
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Family After Dinner Walks
There are many benefits to family meals together. Continue the benefits with after dinner walks. Start the kids on the exercise habit early and fight childhood obesity.
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Food Advertising and Kids
Many people feel that marketing unhealthy foods directly to kids is wrong, and that changes are long overdue. But will these initiatives be enough?
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Get Your Preschooler Fit
Are your kids couch potatoes? Get your preschoolers up and moving with a few of these ideas for getting kids fit.
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Junk Food Ban on TV Advertising
TV advertising gets new rules as food corporations deal with junk food ban. In order to address childhood obesity, kid's TV programs can't advertise sugar.
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Nutrition Tips for Families
Changing the way your family eats might seem overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Start small. Keep it simple. And remember, everything in moderation.
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Obesity: Not a Life Sentence
If you have been overweight since childhood and want to lose weight, it can be done. It isn't going to be easy but you can increase your chances with these tips.
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Reducing Soda Consumption Improves Kids' Health
Making the transition to a soda-free life isn't always easy. Here are ideas and strategies designed to help your family break the daily soda habit.
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Turn Your TV Off Week
Annual Turn Off Your TV Week happens April 23-29 this year. Read on for some creative and fun ways to pass the time without television.
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Eating Disorder Risk Factors
Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.
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Helping Your Child Become Active
Considering how to help your overweight child lose weight; cultivating nutritional awareness, activity and fun are some of the tools you'll need.
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How Obese Friends Affect College
Two studies have recently shown how weight and friends are significant factors in decisions made to mold our futures.
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Lose 104 Pounds a Year:
New research links TV advertising and prolonged sitting with the fattening of America. By replacing TV time with activity, you can lose over 104 pounds a year.
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Overweight Kids Miss More School
Obese children miss more school than their peers, setting themselves up for increased drug use, pregnancy & other problems later in life. Try these weight loss tips.
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Bottled Water in Schools
With soft drinks gone, the beverage industry is trying to fill the void. The new campaign is to convince elementary and middle school students to buy bottled water.
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Critics say Cartoon Network's Tickle U is no laughing matter
Calling it a cynical ploy to get young children to watch more television, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is urging parents to keep children away from Tickle U, the Cartoon Network’s new block of preschool programming.

Nickelodeon Promotes Healthy Foods
Nickelodeon, in partnership with Produce for Kids, is launching a new campaign that will use favorite TV characters to encourage children to eat more fruits and veggies.
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Attacking the Tax on Tasty Treats
New Consumer Group Fights the Proposed Tax on Junk Food
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Belly Fat May Cause Breathing Problems
Abdominal fat is linked to a host of health problems, including heart disease and cancer. New French research suggests that obesity can also cause respiratory problems.
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Children and Television
Parents who make informed decisions regarding their children's "media diet" look to organizations such as Common Sense Media for reviews, research, and more.
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Effects of Television on Kids
Television and new media are everywhere. Eliminating the media from kids' daily diets is no longer an easily obtainable option. How much exposure can parents safely allow
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Effects of TV on Kids
Increased screen time for kids in our media-saturated world is not necessarily a good thing.
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Formula and Obesity in Children
Research has shown that infants who are fed formula may be more likely to be obese. This could be a significant factor in the climbing rates of obesity.
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Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
This Halloween, consider passing out healthier and cruelty-free treats to youngsters.
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Movie Review: Knocked Up
Judd Apatow's film Knocked Up is another attempt to try and lighten societys outlook on sexuality. The result? A poorly written film with mediocore acting.
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Nature Activities for Teens
Kids today are spending more time on the couch and less time enjoying the natural world outside.
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The Nature-Child Connection
Children need nature for healthy physical, psychological, and spiritual development.
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Too Much Daycare?
Many parents struggle with the dilemma of placing their children in daycare-- how much time away from home is too much?
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America's Television Product Placement Rules
Parental, consumer and writer groups applying pressure as advertisers embed thousands of their products and services into television programs.
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Breastfeeding Basics
As you gather information about breastfeeding, be sure to visit these articles on breastfeeding issues from how to latch on and benefits for mother and baby.
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Buying Organic Food
It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?
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Marketing to Children
Learn about the harmful effects of marketing to kids and what you can to do to protect your little ones.
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Obesity an Epidemic
Obesity is a disease, not a character flaw and should be dealt with that way. If you are overweight or know someone who is, please read this article.
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Overweight Children
The UK Government is to tackle growing concern over overweight/obese children after research reveals that around 25% of 4-5 year-olds weigh in heavier than they should.
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10 Reasons to Travel with Kids
So many people think they can't travel with kids, and this is a real shame. One of the best gifts you can give your children is the experience of travel.
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Family Meals Mean Healthy Kids
Frequent family meals help parents raise academically and socially successful, drug-free children. Family meals also reduce obesity and the risk of depression.
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