MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:15:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5665027&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesfreepress.com%2Fnews%2F2012%2Ffeb%2F05%2F0205f-t1-healthier-smarter-growth%2F%3Fopiniontimes%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd For years, county leaders here have considered sound urban planning mainly as a political issue -- an issue tainted by the specter of intruding on personal property rights and free enterprise. As a result, they have regularly rejected calls for comprehensive land-use planning for the unincorporated areas of the county. But as it turns out, the lack of urban planning in suburbia -- here and elsewhere -- is now being acknowledged as a critical public health issue. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5665027 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:48:19 +0100 5665027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657716&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarrollwood.patch.com%2Farticles%2Ffit-start-program-at-ymca-aims-to-curb-childhood-obesity%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd School funding cuts and a focus on academics over physical fitness has emptied playgrounds and stalled physical education programs across the country, causing the childhood obesity rate to skyrocket. That prompted Phillip Newman, wellness director at the Bob Sierra YMCA Youth & Family Center, to brainstorm a solution. His idea came to fruition last August, when Newman started the Fit Start program at the YMCA. The program allows kids and teenagers to participate in physical activity through activities such as obstacle courses, spinning, zumba classes and boot-camp style training. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657716 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:24:10 +0100 5657716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5665029&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennlive.com%2Fperry-county-times%2Findex.ssf%2F2012%2F02%2Fwest_perry_lands_43294_health.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd West Perry School District was among three recipients of a new school health initiative grant. The Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation presented the grants in support of its 5210 Youth Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative. In all, $105,000 was split among West Perry, $43,294; Big Spring, $33,582; and Carlisle Area, $28,083. The program emphasizes a daily wellness message: Eat five or more fruits and vegetables, have no more than two hours of screen time, get one or more hours of physical activity and consume zero sugar-sweetened beverages. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5665029 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5665029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5665028&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pasadenastarnews.com%2Fnews%2Fci_19893330%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The menu items available to El Monte City School District students on a recent Wednesday were a far cry from the staples that for years dominated school lunches - offerings like sloppy joes and tater-tots. The change is the product of a more-than-decade-long effort to bring healthier options to the children of the K-8 school district. Combined with a hefty nutritional curriculum that has pervaded regular classroom lessons, the district has landed several prestigious awards and brought it closer to creating a healthier student population, officials said. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5665028 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5665028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5665030&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonlive.com%2Foregon-city%2Findex.ssf%2F2012%2F02%2Fclackamas_county_grants_seek_t.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Fifteen local organizations will receive a combined $102,482 from the Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services Department's Healthy Eating, Active Living grants program. Grant recipients include nonprofits, agencies and schools working to promote health through fitness, nutrition classes, education, and community gardening. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5665030 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5665030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657718&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.timesdispatch.com%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2F2012%2Ffeb%2F02%2Ftdmet02-richmond-program-will-take-residents-to-gr-ar-1657411%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd [Richmond mayor Dwight C.] Jones said Wednesday that he is launching the RVA Shoppers' Shuttle as a six-month pilot program to help people in so-called "food deserts" reach the oasis with transportation to local grocery stores. The pilot program… will initially provide a twice-monthly shuttle service to residents of Fay Tower, a public apartment complex for the elderly, and the public-housing complexes of Hillside, Creighton, Fairfield, Mosby and Whitcomb courts. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657718 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657717&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.startribune.com%2Flifestyle%2Fwellness%2F138531539.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Want kids to eat their vegetables? Try pictures, not words. Using a Richfield elementary school as their lab, researchers from the University of Minnesota placed images of green beans and carrots on the cafeteria food trays for one day. More kids took vegetables, and more kids ate them, according to a study published online Wednesday. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657717 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644896&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.westport-news.com%2Fopinion%2Farticle%2FOut-of-the-Woods-Phys-ed-a-must-in-fighting-2865198.php%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd For budget cutting purposes, removing two full-time physical education teachers from the staff would save the school district approximately $140,000 next year, according to a front-page article in this newspaper by reporter Paul Schott last Friday. This is pennywise and pound foolish (no pun intended). As one physical education teacher, Joyce Evans of Coleytown Elementary School, put it at the meeting: "Physical education is a necessity, not a luxury, for the health and well-being of the whole child. It is an integral part of the educational process." (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644896 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:28:38 +0100 5644896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657721&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourlife.usatoday.com%2Ffitness-food%2Fstory%2F2012-02-01%2FFirst-lady-to-promote-healthy-food-in-Calif%2F52913078%2F1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd First lady Michelle Obama [will visit] the site of a future Northgate Gonzalez Market in Inglewood on Wednesday to showcase efforts being made to draw grocers to low-income neighborhoods. Obama, who is on the second day of her two-day visit to the Los Angeles area, is making the stop as part of her "Let's Move!" campaign to boost healthy food and fitness. Part of the campaign includes promoting initiatives such as the new $264 million California FreshWorks Fund, which finances grocery businesses in areas underserved by traditional supermarkets. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657721 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657720&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftimesfreepress.com%2Fnews%2F2012%2Ffeb%2F01%2Fstudy-says-students-not-so-healthy-well%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Thirty-five percent of Hamilton County high school students spend at least five hours a day watching television, playing video games and scouring the Internet, according to new survey results… Nearly 20 percent of students said they hadn't exercised in the seven days before they took the survey, and 18 percent drink three or more "sugar-sweetened soft drinks" every day. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657720 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657719&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisconsinrapidstribune.com%2Farticle%2F20120202%2FWRT10%2F202020360%2FSchool-lunches-feature-local-produce%3Fodyssey%3Dmod%257Cnewswell%257Ctext%257CWRT-News%257Cp%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Each month, the Farm to School program helps connect local farmers and school food service staff to bring a new Harvest of the Month product into Wood County schools. The program highlights a single, locally grown fruit or vegetable to taste test. Students, teachers and parents also receive educational materials about that item. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657719 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657722&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydesert.com%2Farticle%2F20120131%2FNEWS04%2F201310310%2FAgua-Caliente-Elementary-School-takes-step-toward-better-health%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd All students at Agua Caliente Elementary School received pedometers Monday to kick off the school’s monthlong walking program. Every Friday in February, students who record the highest number of steps on their pedometer will be given prizes. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657722 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644898&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daytondailynews.com%2Fnews%2Fdayton-news%2F78-000-area-residents-live-in-food-wastelands-1320083.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd About 78,000 people in the Miami Valley live in poorer areas that lack markets that sell affordable and nutritious food, and low-income residents and those without post-secondary educations have some of the highest obesity rates in the state. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644898 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644897&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwell.blogs.nytimes.com%2F2012%2F01%2F30%2Fcommunities-learn-the-good-life-can-be-a-killer%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Developers in the last half-century called it progress when they built homes and shopping malls far from city centers throughout the country, sounding the death knell for many downtowns. But now an alarmed cadre of public health experts say these expanded metropolitan areas have had a far more serious impact on the people who live there by creating vehicle-dependent environments that foster obesity, poor health, social isolation, excessive stress and depression. As a result, these experts say, our “built environment” — where we live, work, play and shop — has become a leading cause of disability and death in the 21st century. Editor’s Note: The upcoming “Designing Healthy Communities” public television series described in this article is partially... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644897 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636576&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminnesota.publicradio.org%2Fdisplay%2Fweb%2F2012%2F01%2F27%2Fhunger-obesity%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The picture of hunger in the America is changing. In the past, hunger may have conjured up images of gaunt faces or rail-thin children. Today, some people who struggle to feed their families are actually obese. It's a paradox that researchers are trying to untangle: how can people be both hungry and overweight? Editor’s Note: Mary Story, interviewed for this piece, is the director of Healthy Eating Research, an RWJF national program. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636576 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:48:17 +0100 5636576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644899&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlive.com%2Fopinion%2Fgrand-rapids%2Findex.ssf%2F2012%2F01%2Fmichigan_should_make_fitness_a.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd During his first year in office, [Governor Rick] Snyder has become a spokesperson reminding residents everyone has a responsibility to help Michigan fight its high rate of obesity. In addition to his Obesity Summit and his introduction of Pure Michigan Fit, he has taken a pledge to eat more nutritious foods, and exercise. While I applaud the efforts of his first year, he can and must do more. Gov. Snyder needs to expand Pure Michigan Fit to include comprehensive wellness programs for every K-12 student. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644899 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644900&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buffalonews.com%2Fcity%2Fcommunities%2Ftonawanda%2Farticle716310.ece%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Instead of using cartoon-size scissors, dozens of enthusiastic students broke through a ceremonial ribbon in full stride Thursday to mark the grand opening of the new fitness center at Charter School for Applied Technologies in the Town of Tonawanda… The 8,700-square-foot expansion of the elementary school gym means that all students in kindergarten through eighth grade receive four, 45-minute periods of physical education and one period of health-based classroom instruction weekly. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644900 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636577&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Flemongrove.patch.com%2Farticles%2F1-million-grant-will-help-lemon-grove-eat-better-live-healthier%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A new community group will help residents of Lemon Grove lighten up and improve their bottom lines. The San Diego-based nonprofit group Community Health Improvement Partners has received a $1 million grant from Kaiser Permanente to fight obesity in Lemon Grove through eating better and living more active lifestyles. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636577 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626004&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nola.com%2Feducation%2Findex.ssf%2F2012%2F01%2Fnew_orleans_area_schools_test.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Just outside the Gretna school's cafeteria, the Fresh Healthy Vending machines dispense such fare as baked pita chips, soy milk, apple sauce, low-fat granola bars and organic iced teas. Adjacent to it is a Pepsi machine that carries only water and flavored water. Gone are the chocolate bars and soft drinks to which students once flocked. Thomas Jefferson is among 17 public and private schools that have welcomed the machines on campuses in Jefferson and Orleans parishes amid a national obesity epidemic. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626004 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:53 +0100 5626004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636581&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fhostednews%2Fap%2Farticle%2FALeqM5gLyRVuUfghzUmJ48oaGlM89jSpRw%3FdocId%3Dad1f16508f8d4503b05ff223607d1cff%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Schoolchildren's favorite lunch — the ubiquitous frozen pizza — is about to get healthier. First lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are expected to announce Wednesday that most school meals, including pizza, will have less sodium, more whole grains and more fruits and vegetables as sides. The popular pizzas will still be on school lunch lines but made with healthier ingredients. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636581 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636580&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fla-me-county-obesity-20120125%2C0%2C4174815.story%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Los Angeles County supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday that requires new developments to have wider sidewalks, bicycle parking and other changes to promote exercise and reduce obesity. The ordinance also would make it easier for communities to start community gardens and hold farmers markets. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636580 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636579&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2012%2F01%2F26%2Fus%2Fpolitics%2Fnew-school-lunch-rules-aimed-at-reducing-obesity.html%3F_r%3D1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Hoping to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity, the Obama administration on Wednesday announced its long-awaited changes to government-subsidized school meals, a final round of rules that adds more fruits and green vegetables to breakfasts and lunches and reduces the amount of salt and fat. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636579 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636578&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansascity.com%2F2012%2F01%2F25%2F3392116%2Fschool-lunches-get-an-update.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s long-awaited rules to revamp school meals were announced Wednesday, the first major change to school meals in 15 years… The proposed rules were announced a year ago in December. Since then many schools, realizing change was coming, began preparations, working with vendors and finding new recipes. As a result, many Kansas City-area schools say they’ll be ready when the rules go into effect July 1. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636578 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636582&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fhealth%2Fboostershots%2Fla-heb-bicycling-walking-us-report-20120124%2C0%2C2327096.story%3Ftrack%3Drss%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report, released by the Alliance for Biking & Walking, provides a look at commuting by cycling and walking in the U.S., how safe those commutes are, and where transportation funding is going -- or not going -- to promote these alternative means of local travel. The report ranked states and cities on bicycling and walking levels (how many people commute by bike or foot) as well as fatality rates. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636582 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618042&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftimesfreepress.com%2Fnews%2F2012%2Fjan%2F20%2Ffood-lion-closings-expand-food-deserts%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd It takes hours for thousands of Chattanoogans to get to the grocery store. With Food Lion shutting down seven of its eight Chattanooga-area stores, that number is only going to rise. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618042 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:05:38 +0100 5618042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636583&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.tbo.com%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2F2012%2Fjan%2F22%2Fvwviewo1-physical-education-a-vital-link-to-studen-ar-349755%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Florida House Bill 4057, sponsored by Rep. Larry Metz, and Senate Bill 1644, sponsored by Sen. Evelyn Lynn, would remove the current requirement for physical education in our middle schools. According to Capital News Service, Metz said: "I don't think parents get a pass for the health and welfare of their students. I think they're primarily responsible for that." We absolutely agree that parents ultimately decide what is best for their children; however, schools serve as an excellent venue to assist parents in providing their children the opportunity for daily physical activity and educating them as to the importance of exercise and developing the skills necessary to support an active and healthy lifestyle. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636583 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626005&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stltoday.com%2Fbusiness%2Flocal%2Fwalgreens-targets-food-deserts-in-cities%2Farticle_35433d92-439b-11e1-9e05-0019bb30f31a.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Walgreens plans to turn at least 500 of its 7,800 U.S. stores, most in low-income neighborhoods, into what the company is calling “food oases.” (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626005 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636584&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.al.com%2Fspotnews%2F2012%2F01%2Fjefferson_county_food_council.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A group formed to tackle food access issues in Jefferson County has chosen a list of members that includes cooks, gardeners, food industry employees, health experts and business owners. The Birmingham-Jefferson Food Policy Council, which formed last fall, announced its 21 members and held its orientation meeting this month. Supported by the Greater Birmingham Community Food Partners and funded in part by a federal grant designed to tackle health issues in the county, the organization is part of a new breed of food councils forming around the country to tackle food-related problems from hunger to obesity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636584 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626006&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwichbulletin.com%2Fnewsnow%2Fx1771270418%2FGrant-will-help-Quiet-Corner-health-group-spread-its-winning-formula%23axzz1kIOciPTN%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The HealthQuest Northeast Connecticut coalition was one of 15 groups nationwide selected to mentor another community as part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program. HealthQuest is a grant-funded community collaboration project that is part of the Centers’ Action Communities for Health, Innovation and Environmental Change, or ACHIEVE. The HealthQuest project started informally in 2007 and formally in 2009 after receiving a three-year grant from the centers. The project seeks to improve community health, especially by lowering obesity rates, through policy change, according to its mission. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626006 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626007&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrib.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcasper%2Fsummit-focuses-on-community-health-in-natrona-county%2Farticle_dcea5393-87ce-5e68-9956-436c483923ed.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Natrona County could reduce chronic illness in the community by improving access to nutritious foods and creating more options for exercise, participants at a health summit said Friday. The recommendations will be used by a health committee to develop new resources for improving public health. The group, which goes by CINCH — Casper’s Initiative to Nurture Community Health — is working to cut obesity and other chronic illnesses in the Casper area. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626007 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605467&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-obesity-20120118%2C0%2C3676687.story%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd After a 30-year, record-shattering rise, U.S. obesity rates appear to be stabilizing. New statistics cited in two papers report only a slight uptick since 2005 — leaving public health experts tentatively optimistic that they may be gaining some ground in their efforts to slim down the nation. Many obesity specialists say the new data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are a sign that efforts to address the obesity problem — such as placing nutritional information on food packaging and revising school lunch menus — are beginning to have an effect in a country where two-thirds of adults and one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605467 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:32:14 +0100 5605467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618043&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2Fblogs%2Fthesalt%2F2012%2F01%2F19%2F145464710%2Fbig-city-mayors-dig-in-to-food-policy%3Fft%3D1%26f%3D1053%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Food policy can sound like a dreary enterprise best left to Washington, D.C. But big-city mayors are starting to see local food policy as a key step in getting healthy, affordable food to their constituents. This afternoon, the mayors of America are meeting in Washington, D.C., to launch their own food policy task force. The goal is to share information on projects that work, and also make sure that federal food policy doesn't muck up those local efforts. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618043 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618045&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lehighvalleylive.com%2Fallentown%2Findex.ssf%2F2012%2F01%2Fallentown_receives_120000_awar.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Allentown has received a $120,000 award for one of the city's childhood obesity prevention initiatives. The city was awarded for its Fruits and Veggies on the Move program, which includes a truck that brings free fruits and vegetables to Allentown playgrounds and recreation sites… Allentown was one of six cities around the world to receive 2012 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, according to city spokesman Mike Moore. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618045 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618044&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fazstarnet.com%2Fnews%2Fblogs%2Fhealth%2Ftwo-tucson-groups-receive-grants-to-fight-childhood-obesity%2Farticle_ba847848-4203-11e1-85f7-001871e3ce6c.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Tucson-based Grow 2B Fit Foundation and the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona have received grants from UnitedHealthcare for projects they developed to combat childhood obesity… The projects are two of eight youth-led initiatives to receive money from the healthcare company. UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, awarded $8,000 in HEROES grants to organizations in Arizona for youth-led projects that address childhood obesity. The program is considered important in Arizona, where 30.6 percent of children between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618044 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618047&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.msnbc.msn.com%2Fnightly-news%2F46032064%2346032064%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd With nearly 25 million American children being overweight or obese, the war is being waged on the front lines. A major anti-obesity initiative launched in 2006 has found its way into 13,000 schools, most of them in urban districts, changing menus from frozen to fresh, from sugary sodas to fresh-squeezed juices. Editor’s Note: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program is featured in this story. The program is a grantee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618047 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618046&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.today.msnbc.msn.com%2Ftoday%2F46038514%2346038514%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd President Clinton is working with 13,000 schools across the country to provide healthier meal choices to millions of kids… Nearly 25 million children in this nation… are overweight or obese. Today a war is being waged on the front lines, and students are getting the support of the school, ultimately choosing healthier foods and opting for exercise. Editor’s Note: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program is featured in this story. The program is a grantee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618046 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605468&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fhostednews%2Fap%2Farticle%2FALeqM5jHPZQImPFdYDngPErpHPaJlg-JKw%3FdocId%3D40b2411c1de44eb7968a87d890d1898e%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd More than one-third of adults and almost 17 percent of children were obese in 2009-2010, echoing results since 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. "It's good that we didn't see increases. On the other hand, we didn't see any decreases in any group," said CDC researcher Cynthia Ogden. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605468 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594818&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2012%2F01%2F12%2Fus-sugary-soda-idUSTRE80B1WS20120112%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Drinking a liter of regular cola every day increases the amount of fat in the liver and in the muscles and surrounding the organs in the belly, according to a new Danish study. That kind of fat buildup has been linked in other studies to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594818 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:21:07 +0100 5594818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605469&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2012%2F01%2F17%2Fhealth%2Flearning-to-be-lean.html%3F_r%3D2%26partner%3Drss%26emc%3Drss%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd As one of the many outgrowths of the sweeping federal health care law, health insurers and employers must now pay the cost of screening children for obesity and providing them with appropriate counseling. The early results of efforts [from UnitedHealth and YMCA of the USA] are promising, according to the insurer, which said that 84 percent of the 155 children and teenagers who completed the program had an average 3.5 percent reduction in weight after six months. Parents also lost weight, according to UnitedHealth. The insurer says it is expanding the program, even as it continues to study its longer-term impact. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605469 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605471&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vindy.com%2Fnews%2F2012%2Fjan%2F15%2Fvalley-schools-look-to-curb-childhood-ob%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Last year, Ohio’s Healthy Choices for Healthy Children Act took effect, aiming to curb childhood obesity by offering more-healthful food and beverage options and increasing students’ physical activity. Austintown schools have several programs in place that address the goals, said Superintendent Vince Colaluca. “We’re a big believer in impacting students on all avenues,” he said. “We have a total wellness committee that looks at the total welfare of children and staff.” (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605471 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605470&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressdemocrat.com%2Farticle%2F20120116%2FOPINION%2F120119650%2F1036%2Fbusiness%3Fp%3D1%26tc%3Dpg%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Kaiser Permanente recently awarded Santa Rosa a three-year Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) grant to help Santa Rosa residents, particularly those living on the southern edge of the city, eat better and move more. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605470 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605474&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indianapolisrecorder.com%2Fbusiness%2Farticle_1bc190f2-0ed1-11e1-92db-001cc4c03286.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Garden on the Go, Indiana University Health and Green B.E.A.N. Delivery's mobile produce truck, is on the move again, this time expanding its route to 16 stops shortly after celebrating its 5,000th transaction. The truck, which provides fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables to low-income Marion County neighborhoods, started in May with 12 stops and has already built a strong enough following to warrant expanding the route. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605474 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605473&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2Farticle%2F20120115%2FGPG0101%2F201150612%2FLive54218-initiative-gains-88-000-boost%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A Brown County initiative to reduce childhood obesity has gotten a boost from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Live54218, a collaboration between the Green Bay Press-Gazette and other community organizations, recently received $88,000 through Action Communities for Health, Innovation and EnVironmental change (ACHIEVE), an initiative of the CDC…The [Live54218] program kicked off in 2011, and its next steps will be to increase access to farmers markets, impact community street plans to encourage walking and biking, implement physical activity policies for child care, and introduce broad strategies for physical activity in schools. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605473 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605472&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cleveland.com%2Fopinion%2Findex.ssf%2F2012%2F01%2Furban_farming_and_lots_of_it_i.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Local nonprofit Neighborhood Progress Inc. led the way in re-imagining Cleveland's shift from cratered, garbage-strewn lots into sustainable civic investments and from inner-city food deserts into urban oases of grapevines, bean trellises and native plantings. Their innovative blueprint just won the 2012 American Planning Association's National Planning Excellence Award for Innovation in Sustaining Places. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605472 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5618048&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santacruzsentinel.com%2Flocalnews%2Fci_19735852%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A controversial soda tax aimed at fighting childhood obesity failed to make it out of a key state legislative committee this week, effectively killing the bill. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5618048 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5618048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605475&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redding.com%2Fnews%2F2012%2Fjan%2F13%2Fflipping-over-kids-health%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Workers from the Shasta Family YMCA were bending over backward to help students at Cypress Elementary School literally bend over backward. The students were also bouncing, jumping, rolling, cartwheeling, flipping and balancing Thursday, as workers from the YMCA stopped by to encourage kids to use unconventional ideas to stay fit… The program comes from a $20,000 Y-USA Pioneering Healthier Communities grant. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605475 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5605475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594819&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourlife.usatoday.com%2Ffitness-food%2Fdiet-nutrition%2Fstory%2F2012-01-11%2FEmpowering-your-kids-to-take-charge-of-their-health%2F52504920%2F1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Sure, you can stock your fridge with nutritious snacks and offer a good example when it comes to exercise, but recent studies suggest that, just like grown-ups, kids need strong internal motivation (not micromanagement) in order to get fit. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594819 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594823&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fopinion%2F20120110_In_U_S__food_desert__a_vision_of_oases.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd If we want to fight the obesity epidemic in this country, we should start with the most basic solution: access to healthy foods. Increasing access to grocery stores in underserved communities will address this growing problem and will help stimulate local economic development… To address this growing health and economic problem, we have recently reintroduced the bipartisan Healthy Food Financing Initiative, aimed at creating a national effort to expand access to healthful, fresh foods in underserved communities. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594823 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594822&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boston.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Frhode_island%2Farticles%2F2012%2F01%2F10%2Fri_congressman_pushes_farm_school_link%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A Rhode Island congressman called Tuesday for the expansion of an initiative that aims to increase the availability in the state's schools of healthy, locally-grown food. Rep. James Langevin visited schools in Warwick and North Kingstown to promote the "Farm to School" program. "Farm to School" encourages schools to buy produce and other foods locally as part of an effort to support local farms and get healthier lunches in schools. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594822 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594821&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fhealth%2Fboostershots%2Fla-heb-soda-tax-diabetes-obesity-20120110%2C0%2C6969808.story%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The soda tax is back on the table, and this time proponents say that a tax of a penny per ounce of sugar-sweetened beverage would not only raise $13 billion a year but also save $17 billion in medical costs by reducing the incidence of heart disease and diabetes. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594821 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594820&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthland.time.com%2F2012%2F01%2F10%2Fhow-online-games-can-influence-what-kids-eat%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd As if the ads on TV for the latest toy, fast food, sugary snacks and fat-laden meals weren’t bad enough, now researchers say you have to worry about another insidious way that manufacturers are appealing to the youngest among us — advergames. That’s the term for the enticing and engaging online games that food makers are increasingly supplying on their web sites as a way to introduce children to their products. The companies’ logos and goods are unavoidable on these games, which also include inducements to buy the products in order to launch new features on the game. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594820 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594825&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ajc.com%2Fbusiness%2Fchick-fil-a-kids-1291833.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Chick-fil-A is making some menu changes to offer a little healthier options for children. The Atlanta-based chain said on Monday it will introduce Grilled Chicken Nuggets and Buddy Fruits applesauce for kids meals and eliminate Hi-C from its children's beverage line… Chick-fil-A's said that when its grilled nuggets, fruit cup and one-percent milk are combined as a meal, the intake is 210 calories and 3 grams of fat. That is a 56 percent reduction in calories and 86 percent cut in fat from previous offerings, the company said. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594825 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594824&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.boston.com%2F2012-01-09%2Fyourtown%2F30608434_1_winter-squash-healthy-food-families%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Yesterday was opening day of the Dorchester Winter Farmers’ Market, which organizers hope will attract all members of the community - including low-income families - to shop healthy and locally… The farmers’ market in Codman Square is the only one in the city where shoppers can use their electronic benefit transfer cards issued as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to pay for groceries. Those who qualify for the program include low-income families and some people with disabilities. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594824 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570355&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesman.com%2Fopinion%2Falvarado-texas-must-win-war-on-diabetes-2083030.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Hopefully, lawmakers in the next session will realize it is more effective and efficient to use our resources to prevent a disease rather than waging a costly battle against it. Of course there is only so much laws can do. We need parents, teachers, and entire communities to help, to lead by example. Nobody wants our children to be permanently weighed down — literally — with bad choices made by default. Our children should have access to the building blocks they need to lead strong, healthy and productive lives. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570355 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:25:03 +0100 5570355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594826&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2Farticle%2F20120107%2FGPG0101%2F201070589%2FGreen-Bay-area-day-cares-take-steps-get-children-active-early%3Fodyssey%3Dnav%257Chead%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Active Early program, now in its second year…works with local child care centers to improve fitness among young children by teaching them to stay active through organized movement and free playtime. The goal is two hours of activity a day. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594826 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594827&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fphiladelphia%2Fblog%2Fgood-works%2F2012%2F01%2Fphilabundance-puts-groceries-in-chester.html%3Fpage%3Dall%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The city of Chester, Pa., which has been without a grocery store for more than 10 years, will soon be able to provide needy residents with low-cost, nutritious food. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation donated $1 million to the food pantry Philabundance to help build a new community food center in Chester. The food center will address food inequality by providing citizens with fresh produce and other food products at low prices, with some food free of charge. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594827 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594828&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-press.com%2Farticle%2F20120106%2FNEWS0104%2F301060030%2FPhys-ed-classes-target-bill%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Earlier this month, a Florida House committee approved a measure that would eliminate a state law requiring P.E. classes between sixth and eighth grades and instead leave that decision to locally elected school boards. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594828 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570357&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nydailynews.com%2Fnew-york%2Fbronx%2Fsen-gillibrand-visits-hostos-community-college-bronx-discuss-food-stamps-2012-farm-bill-article-1.1000940%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Farm country the Bronx is not. But the concrete jungle will have plenty at stake as Congress debates the 2012 Farm Bill, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand told nearly 100 anti-hunger advocates Wednesday at Hostos Community College. The junior senator outlined her Food Bill goals with U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Bronx/Queens) and addressed concerns about hunger and nutrition in poor Bronx neighborhoods. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570357 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570356&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2012%2F01%2F05%2Fus-sugary-drinks-weight-idUSTRE80423N20120105%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Babies who were breastfed longest and drank few or no sugary beverages were about half as likely to be obese as kids who weren't breastfed or who consumed the most sugary drinks, in a new study of Hispanic children in southern California. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570356 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626008&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2012%2F01%2F04%2Fus-daycare-inactive-idUSTRE8030YC20120104%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Potential playground hazards, a focus on classroom learning and boring play equipment have children spending too little time being physically active at daycare, according to a survey of staff members at child care centers in Ohio. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626008 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570361&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjournalstar.com%2Fnews%2Funicameral%2Flincoln-senator-would-tax-soda-pop-to-help-fight-childhood%2Farticle_5ec40c48-cb97-524b-8cf5-af68ec76d7d6.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Whether you call it soda, pop or a soft drink, Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery would like to tax it. Avery introduced a bill (LB753) Wednesday that would no longer allow sugary soft drinks to be classified as food, and thus take away their sales tax exemption. They would join alcoholic beverages, dietary supplements and tobacco as nonfood products. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570361 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570360&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseattletimes.nwsource.com%2Fhtml%2Flocalnews%2F2017162406_physicaled05.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd With public schools cutting back on spending for physical education, some members of Congress want to intervene… "It's obviously a clear problem," said Rep. Adam Smith, D-Tacoma. "Childhood obesity is spiking, and actually our overall health is to some degree declining." When Congress considers overhauling its federal education law early this year, Smith and a bipartisan group of 84 other House members want to include language that would pressure schools to offer more PE: Their idea is to force school officials to issue yearly reports on how much time students engage in physical activity, making it easier for the public to compare schools. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570360 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570359&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnky.cincinnati.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D%2FAB%2F20120104%2FNEWS0103%2F301040168%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The city of Dayton will receive a grant of $161,200 as part of a program Gov. Steve Beshear announced Wednesday that enables children to walk or bicycle safely to school. Dayton was among eight Kentucky cities to get a combined $1.53 million to help pay for projects tied to the Safe Routes to School program. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570359 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570358&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.njspotlight.com%2Fstories%2F12%2F0104%2F0034%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The struggle to eliminate New Jersey's food deserts -- urban neighborhoods where fresh fruit and vegetables are scare and obesity and diabetes are correspondingly common -- is getting critical assistance from two sources. First, the state Economic Development Authority's New Jersey Food Access Initiative has gotten a loan and a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Second, legislation is before the Assembly that could divert funds from Urban Enterprise Zones to the EDA initiative. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570358 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570364&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pri.org%2Fstories%2Fhealth%2Fbattle-to-stem-childhood-obesity-expected-to-be-a-focus-of-2012-7763.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd New research shows that kids who eat school lunches are more likely to be obese than kids who bring lunch from home. The battle to cut back childhood obesity is expected to be of increasing importance in the next few years. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570364 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570363&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.orlandosentinel.com%2Fhealth%2Fos-why-americans-are-fat-environment-20120103%2C0%2C355410.story%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Beyond what we eat, what we're born with and what we do, our environment contributes in major — and mostly unnoticed — ways to our health and our weight. All have conspired to make two-thirds of adult Americans and one-third of American youths overweight. As this four-part series has revealed, the reasons Americans are fat and getting fatter are complex. The answer is not simply that too many Americans eat too much and exercise too little… In today's finale, local and national obesity experts weigh in on 10 ways our environment and government policies have contributed to Americans' growing girth. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570363 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570362&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthycal.org%2Farchives%2F6805%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The preschool students at Toro Park School have been enjoying more time outdoors since community members and school officials helped to install pint-sized playground equipment at the Washington Union School District campus in Salinas. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570362 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570366&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconsumer.healthday.com%2FArticle.asp%3FAID%3D660288%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A Dutch review of prior research reveals that the more physically active school-aged children are, the better they fare in the classroom. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570366 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570365&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnj.com%2Farticle%2F20120103%2FNEWS01%2F201030319%2FHealthy-eating-fuels-students%3Fodyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CFRONTPAGE%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Escambia and Santa Rosa schools adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for nutrition. And they follow the MyPlate concept for their breakfast and lunch programs. MyPlate replaces the traditional food pyramid and calls for half of each meal to consist of fruits and vegetables, with servings of protein, dairy and whole grains. Teaching it to children is part of the state and national push to promote a healthy lifestyle. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570365 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570369&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.star-telegram.com%2F2012%2F01%2F01%2F3628433%2Fsalad-bars-are-a-hit-at-hurst.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd As part of a plan to promote health, introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables and wean them off junk food, the Hurst-Euless-Bedford district is adding salad bars to elementary schools.The bars have opened at Wilshire and South Euless elementary schools. Bedford Heights, Meadow Creek and Lakewood will have them next school year, and more are on the way.The salad bars have proved popular, school officials say. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570369 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570368&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ajc.com%2Fnews%2Fgrim-childhood-obesity-ads-1279499.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is hearing strong criticism from some camps for its in-your-face advertising campaign designed to attack Georgia’s childhood obesity epidemic. But the pediatric health system stands firmly by its approach, saying the grim advertisements featuring overweight kids are necessary to get families to recognize the widespread public health problem. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570368 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570367&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfgate.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Farticle.cgi%3Ff%3D%2Fc%2Fa%2F2011%2F12%2F30%2FFD681MGKPV.DTL%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd What's on the food politics agenda for 2012? (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570367 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5570367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570370&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annarbor.com%2Fnews%2Fbill-would-mandate-physical-education-in-all-public-k-12-schools%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Rep. Maureen Stapleton, D-Detroit, recently introduced a bill that would mandate every school offer physical education and health programs. The bill would establish the amount of time a student would take part in physical education during the course of the school year. The bill states that schools have a program for health and physical education for students of both sexes in all schools and that each student attending public schools that is physically able would have to take the class. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570370 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570371&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.usnews.com%2Fhealth-news%2Fdiet-fitness%2Fdiabetes%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F30%2Fobesity-diabetes-pose-1-2-threat-to-young-americans%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Doctors have long been concerned that increasing rates of childhood obesity could fuel a diabetes epidemic. Study results have now underscored that fear. Researchers have found that the length of time a person carries excess weight directly contributes to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570371 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570373&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.utsandiego.com%2Fnews%2F2011%2Fdec%2F29%2Ffruits-vegetables-go-direct-to-markets%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Each week farmer Steve White from Ramona delivers a small truckload of his fruits and vegetables to four corner stores in western Chula Vista. The fresh produce is brought in through a $75,000 program called Cilantro to Stores, which is intended to improve access of locally grown, healthy, affordable food to underserved communities. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570373 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570372&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansas.com%2F2011%2F12%2F29%2F2155836%2Fkansas-health-official-says-obesity.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Kansas' top health official has targeted obesity as his main priority for change in the new year, noting there has been steady rise in the number of overweight Kansans over the past 15 years. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570372 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570377&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.latimes.com%2F2011%2Fdec%2F28%2Flocal%2Fla-me-obesity-gap-20111228%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd One Manhattan Beach has the lowest child obesity rate in L.A. County, Bell Gardens the highest. Their demographics are starkly different, and residents' perceptions on the issue can contrast sharply. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570377 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570376&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daily-chronicle.com%2F2011%2F12%2F27%2Fkishwaukee-family-ymca-working-out-co-ops%2Faa8djcm%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Kishwaukee Family YMCA has opened a new facility at Huntley Middle School as the organization looks for ways to incorporate healthy habits in schools and workplaces… Kim Jass-Ramirez, community outreach director for the YMCA, said the new location is a great example of how the YMCA is teaming with entities such as DeKalb School District 428 to fight the obesity problem plaguing the community. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570376 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570375&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicoer.com%2Fbreakingnews%2Fci_19630313%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd More fruits, nuts and veggies in local hands is the goal of a new $500,000 grant awarded to Chico State University. Specifics of the program include more community gardens, cooking classes and better access to healthful food for low-income buyers. The grant was awarded by the specialty crop program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570375 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570374&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-leader.com%2Farticle%2F20111229%2FNEWS04%2F112290358%2Fschools-snacks-healthy-students-Springfield-grant%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd In December, students at 17 Springfield elementary schools snacked on snow peas, Satsuma mandarins, blood oranges and baby avocados. Thanks to a federal grant administered through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, students at select schools are trying a wide variety of fresh and healthy snacks each week. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570374 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570379&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052970203479104577122632650712066.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Obese children who grow up into normal-weight adults have the same cardiovascular risk as people without a history of obesity, according to a meta-analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine. Obese children are at high risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease but the contribution of childhood obesity to long-term cardiovascular risk, independent of adult weight, has never been clearly established, researchers said. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570379 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570378&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mpbn.net%2FHome%2Ftabid%2F36%2Fctl%2FViewItem%2Fmid%2F3478%2FItemId%2F19548%2FDefault.aspx%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd An anti-obesity program adopted by greater Portland-area schools and promoted by First Lady Michelle Obama is working so well that supporters are expanding it to other parts of Maine. The five fundamental principles of the program, known as "Let's Go!," are also catching notice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570378 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570380&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.philly.com%2F2011-12-26%2Fnews%2F30559230_1_food-deserts-rutgers-camden-pathmark%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The acute shortage of supermarkets has landed parts of Camden on the list of the country's worst food deserts - defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as low-income urban areas in which at least a third of residents live more than a mile from a supermarket that does at least $2 million in annual sales. Areas of downtown, North Camden, and Cramer Hill were labeled food deserts by the department this year. Nutrition and poverty experts have linked the lack of food options to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570380 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570381&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Farticle%2F20111227%2FLIFE%2F112250311%2FNew-Marion-County-program-gives-families-tools-live-healthier-lifestyle%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The 5210 in 30 (days) Challenge is simple. Every day, eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, spend less than two hours in front of the computer or television, exercise for at least one hour and don't drink any sweetened beverages. Track these goals in a booklet for 30 days, then share the challenge with others. The challenge was launched at various schools and workplaces throughout the county this year, including Howard Street Charter School, Marion County government offices and Hope Orthopedics. More than 600 people have participated in the program. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570381 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535183&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fhealth%2Fboostershots%2Fla-heb-obesity-fast-food-20111222%2C0%2C6642248.story%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The growing worldwide obesity epidemic has been blamed on a number of factors, but a study argues that it may be inexorably linked with wealthy nations and their fast-food restaurants. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535183 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:54:27 +0100 5535183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570383&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.usnews.com%2Fhealth-news%2Fdiet-fitness%2Fdiet%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F23%2Fparents-may-hold-key-to-healthy-weight-in-hispanic-kids%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Parents of overweight Hispanic children are willing to make food and lifestyle changes that will benefits their kids' health, a new study suggests. The findings may help improve efforts to combat the childhood obesity epidemic among Hispanic Americans, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, said the researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570383 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570382&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.usnews.com%2Fhealth-news%2Ffamily-health%2Fcancer%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F23%2Fobesity-linked-to-higher-esophageal-cancer-death-rates%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Obese people who have had surgery to treat esophageal cancer are twice as likely to have a recurrence of the disease or die from cancer within five years as patients of normal weight, according to a new study. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570382 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5570382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535186&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.usnews.com%2Fhealth-news%2Ffamily-health%2Fcancer%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F22%2Fas-obesity-rises-more-suffer-from-acid-reflux%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd As the obesity epidemic spreads around the world more people are suffering from acid reflux, likely increasing the number of those who will develop esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535186 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535185&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheadvocate.com%2Ffeatures%2Ffood%2F1542755-123%2Ffood-for-thought-for-dec.%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd While we have a plethora of supermarkets in many parts of the city — a direct result of the economic prosperity of those areas — some neighborhoods have few food options, if any. The grass-roots community group Together Baton Rouge is trying to change that. The organization, which seeks to bridge the wide gaps in income, education and quality of life that exist within our community, has identified a so-called food desert in Scotlandville and is working to bring a full-service grocery store to the north Baton Rouge area. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535185 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535184&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nola.com%2Fbusiness%2Findex.ssf%2F2011%2F12%2Fcentral_city_grocer_to_receive.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A Central City grocery store is the first to receive a loan through an initiative that seeks to provide residents with greater access to healthful food choices in New Orleans, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration announced Wednesday. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535184 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521644&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdaltondailycitizen.com%2Flocal%2Fx1253555669%2FShaping-up%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Lined up in the cafeteria at Blue Ridge School, two dozen or so students attempt to imitate the high-energy movements of Zumba instructor Natalie Rogers. In another wing of the school, a group of second-graders gets a lesson in proper hand-washing techniques from students in newly formed health care classes at Morris Innovative High School. Such mini-stations —16 of them in all — were coordinated for Blue Ridge’s first school-wide health fair last week. The fair is just one example of many ways in which Georgia schools are working to place more emphasis on health and wellness programs since 37.7 percent of children between the ages of 10 and 17 in Georgia are considered obese, according to a 2009 study by several national organizations, including the Childhood Obesity Act... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521644 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:55:37 +0100 5521644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535188&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonlive.com%2Fopinion%2Findex.ssf%2F2011%2F12%2Ffarm_subsidies_we_can_cut_the.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd At a time when America's waistlines and our national debt are both reaching record levels, we are spending billions of dollars every year on subsidies for the massive agribusinesses that grow genetically modified, pesticide-laden commodity products like corn that are ultimately turned into processed foods like Twinkies. Meanwhile, growers of fruits and vegetables are on their own. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535188 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535187&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20111220%2Foverweight-children-may-be-at-risk-for-asthma%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Overweight children may be more likely to develop asthma by the time they go to school, but losing weight early on may counter that risk. A new study shows children who were overweight at ages 1, 4, and 7 were up to twice as likely to have asthma by age 8 as normal-weight children. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535187 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535190&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fnational%2Fhealth-science%2Ffast-food-restaurants-contain-at-least-some-healthful-items-for-hungry-travelers%2F2011%2F12%2F12%2FgIQA0hdm4O_story.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd During a recent car trip to Florida with my kids, we were pressed for time and only made pit stops directly off the highway. This got me to wondering, as I look ahead to more long road trips this holiday season, whether it’s possible to eat healthfully if your main resource is fast-food establishments. The answer is yes, though it’s not always easy, says Baltimore dietitian Angela Ginn. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535190 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535189&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.latimes.com%2F2011%2Fdec%2F19%2Fhealth%2Fla-he-obesity-causes-20111219%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A leading fitness and nutrition expert at Louisiana State University, [Melinda Sothern] has a theory that the tide of obesity that has swept the nation in the last two decades had its roots in what young mothers did, or didn't do, in the postwar, suburban-sprouting 1950s. If she's right — and evidence is stacking up on her side — reproductive-age women may become the central focus of efforts to reverse America's fat problem. The obesity epidemic has multiple causes, Sothern acknowledges. Food has changed in the last five decades. Americans have become much more sedentary. But she thinks that obesity rates soared just when they did — in the 1980s — because a generation of young women decades earlier smoked, spurned breast-feeding and restricted their weight during nu... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535189 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521646&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2Fblogs%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2F143848259%2Ffor-black-girls-lack-of-exercise-heightens-obesity-risk%3Fft%3D1%26f%3D1128%26sc%3Dtw%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd About half of African-American women in the U.S. are obese, compared to 30 percent of white women. Black women not only carry more weight, but they start piling on extra pounds years before their white counterparts. So when does it begin, this excess and unhealthful weight? Research suggests the problem starts early, and it may have a lot to do with when girls give up regular exercise. Editor's Note: Shiriki Kumanyika, interviewed in this story, is the director of the African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network, a grantee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521646 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5521646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521645&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.usnews.com%2Fhealth-news%2Fdiet-fitness%2Fdiet%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2Fobesity-linked-to-lower-paychecks%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Obese Americans have smaller paychecks than those who aren't overweight, and this difference is especially strong among women, a new study finds. The analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth revealed that in 2004, overall average annual incomes were $8,666 less for obese women and $4,772 less for obese men compared with normal weight workers. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521645 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5521645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535191&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.timesdispatch.com%2Fnews%2F2011%2Fdec%2F18%2Ftdmain01-a-healthy-look-at-food-ar-1551947%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Over the past two years, Dominic Barrett and Steve Miles have transformed a fertile piece of Goochland County soil into a source of produce, education and inspiration for low-income, inner-city families. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535191 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521647&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2Fus%2Floma-linda-calif-frets-about-first-mcdonalds-outlet.html%3F_r%3D1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Last week, when the City Council approved Loma Linda’s first McDonald’s restaurant, many residents bemoaned the decision, worrying that the officials were jeopardizing the city’s reputation as a paragon of healthy lifestyles. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521647 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5521647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513545&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Fthe-checkup%2Fpost%2Fteens-who-see-calorie-info-buy-fewer-sugary-drinks%2F2010%2F12%2F20%2FgIQA5TvRwO_blog.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd This study was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its national program Healthy Eating Research. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513545 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:18:44 +0100 5513545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521648&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgeneva.patch.com%2Farticles%2Ffit-kids-2020-grants-take-on-child-obesity%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Making Kane County Fit for Kids Funders Consortium announced the award of 11 grants going to local agencies and community groups in an effort to fight childhood obesity. The grants range from $1,200 to $10,000 and will help fund a variety of programs designed to promote active lifestyles and to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521648 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5521648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513548&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tampabay.com%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fk12%2Fmore-local-healthy-food-needed-in-schools-state-panel-says%2F1206288%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd 40 guests at [a state panel] included growers, suppliers, school nutrition officials and health educators. After feasting on a meal of mostly Florida ingredients — which Putnam insisted could be prepared for the cost of a school lunch (about $3) — they discussed obstacles to serving local and healthy food. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513548 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513547&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2Fschoolbook%2F2011%2F12%2F15%2Fobesity-in-new-york-children-on-the-decline-officials-say%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The number of obese New York City schoolchildren fell by 5.5 percent over five years, federal and city officials said Thursday, offering a glimmer of optimism about one of the country’s intractable health scourges. The decline, documented by annual fitness exams given to most of the city’s kindergarten through eighth-grade students, was the biggest reported by any large city… [health commissioner Thomas A.] Farley attributed the progress partly to the city’s aggressive advertising campaign against sugary sodas, which he said may have altered what parents were providing to their children. The city has also tried to add healthier options to school lunch menus, enacted strict rules on the calorie and sugar content of snacks and drinks in school vending machines, and e... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513547 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513546&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fbusiness%2Feconomy%2Flawmakers-want-cost-benefit-analysis-on-child-food-marketing-restrictions%2F2011%2F12%2F15%2FgIQAdqxywO_story.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A long-delayed Obama administration proposal that would restrict the types of foods and drinks that are marketed to children suffered another setback Thursday when Capitol Hill demanded a cost-benefit analysis. An inter-agency working group was supposed to finalize the proposal more than a year and a half ago. But strong push back from the food and beverage industry forced deeper deliberation of the initiative and several delays. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513546 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502518&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.upi.com%2FHealth_News%2F2011%2F12%2F13%2FWeb-site-to-promote-food-stamp-reform%2FUPI-91291323835427%2F%3Fspt%3Dhs%26or%3Dhn%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health, announced www.SNAPtoHealth.org to help develop strategies to promote health and prevent obesity in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamps Program. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502518 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:08:05 +0100 5502518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513549&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northjersey.com%2Fnews%2F135639333_Indeed__it_s_true__Montclair__kids_need_exercise__too.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd For… parents who have campaigned for healthier lunch choices in the Montclair School District's 11 schools, exercise is an important part of good nutrition. They fear that all the recent work done to improve school lunches by offering students low-fat foods along with fresh fruits and vegetables could be undone if youngsters maintain a sedentary lifestyle. It is one of the reasons why parents have joined with teachers at Bullock and other schools to get youngsters out in the playgrounds and play, run or just walk around. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513549 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513550&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlive.com%2Fnews%2Fflint%2Findex.ssf%2F2011%2F12%2Fpost_256.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Walking to school is about to get easier around Flint's Washington Elementary School, one of 10 schools in Michigan to receive federal grants to pay for safety improvements. Washington will receive more than $331,000 to install sidewalks and crosswalks on Ohio, Missouri, Arlington, Franklin, and Vernon avenues, along with pedestrian countdown signals at Vernon Avenue and Davison Road, according to a news release from the state Department of Transportation. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513550 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502520&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfgate.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Farticle.cgi%3Ff%3D%2Fc%2Fa%2F2011%2F12%2F12%2FMNRV1MAK70.DTL%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd An effort by four federal agencies to limit marketing of junk food to children has provoked a fight between the packaged food industry and public health groups as intense as the cigarette wars of the 1980s. The agency guidelines, ordered by Congress in 2009, are due this month after a 1 1/2-year delay. They will be scaled back after a ferocious lobbying campaign by food manufacturers who fear that Twinkies are fast becoming the next tobacco. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502520 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502519&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeaconnews.suntimes.com%2Fnews%2F9400348-418%2Fkane-groups-get-grants-to-combat-obesity-in-kids.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Eleven Kane County agencies and community groups will receive additional funding to battle childhood obesity and promote healthier lifestyles for children. The Healthy Living Council of Aurora, Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Elgin Harvest Market and the Batavia School District are among the recipients of the grants, issued by the Kane County Fit For Kids Funders Consortium. The grants range from $1,200 to $10,000. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502519 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493239&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pittsburghlive.com%2Fx%2Fpittsburghtrib%2Fnews%2Fs_770900.html%3F_s_icmp%3DNetworkHeadlines%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's Produce to People program… distributes free fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible Western Pennsylvanians in need. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493239 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:51:45 +0100 5493239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502522&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesreporter.com%2Fcommunities%2Fx1722160097%2FSchools-building-more-physical-activity-into-programs%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary is just one of several schools in Tuscarawas County that are instituting new programs to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity and physically inactive lifestyles. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502522 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502521&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailycomet.com%2Farticle%2F20111210%2FARTICLES%2F111219973%3FTitle%3DHealthy-vending-machines-come-to-area%26tc%3Dar%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A vending-machine company that sells fruits and vegetables instead of cookies and chips is currently installing devices in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502521 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502523&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Forlando%2Fnews%2F2011%2F12%2F09%2Fgrant-helps-nemours-expand-childhood.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Winter Park Health Foundation has approved a $50,000 grant for Nemours Children’s Hospital to launch a child care obesity prevention initiative in Eatonville, Maitland and Winter Park. The goal is to help child care providers teach pre-schoolers about nutritious eating and how to be physically active in order to establish healthy habits for the rest of their lives. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502523 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484643&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamiherald.com%2F2011%2F12%2F08%2F2535990%2Fin-overweight-kids-heart-risks.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd When children are overweight, heart health risk factors such as dangerous cholesterol levels and artery inflammation can start as early as age 3, according to a University of Miami study published in this week’s medical journal Obesity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484643 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:13:08 +0100 5484643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502524&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.pasadenasun.com%2F2011-12-08%2Fnews%2F30491757_1_food-desert-offer-healthier-choices-fast-food%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Gripping plastic bags filled with milk, eggs and a two-liter bottle of orange soda, Itzel Hernandez made her way down Orange Grove Avenue one recent evening, keeping a brisk pace and wearing a gray hoodie to keep away the fall chill. Hernandez, 18, said she expected her trip home from Latino Market to take 25 minutes. The convenience store is the closest market to Hernandez’s home… Hernandez’s shopping trip is common among Northwest Pasadena residents, many of whom do not have cars and do not live close to supermarkets but are close to fast-food restaurants and convenience stores. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502524 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493243&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthland.time.com%2F2011%2F12%2F08%2Fcan-fast-food-toy-bans-really-help-kids-eat-better%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd This study was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its national program Healthy Eating Research. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493243 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493242&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbostonglobe.com%2Flifestyle%2Fhealth-wellness%2F2011%2F12%2F08%2Fwhat-really-works-prevent-obesity-kids%2FE9VKeJcPiiEfdReJ7z5eaM%2Fstory.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Australian researchers reviewed 55 studies mostly targeting children ages 6 to 12 and found that overall, obesity prevention programs led to less excess body fat but that some programs were far more effective than others… Some broad strategies that appeared to have the most impact [included] a school curriculum that includes healthy eating, physical activity, and body image discussions; increased time for gym, and movement activities built into English, science, or math classes; improved nutrition in school lunches emphasizing less saturated fat and calories and more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; creating an environment that makes it easy for kids to choose healthful foods and be active throughout the day; support for teachers and other staff trying to implement new strategi... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493242 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493241&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysuburbanlife.com%2Fmarengo%2Fnewsnow%2Fx828553913%2FNew-grants-to-combat-childhood-obesity-in-Kane-County%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market are among 11 organizations in Kane County that will receive grant funding to combat childhood obesity. For the second time this year, grants ranging from $1,200 to $10,000 will be provided by the Making Kane County Fit for Kids Funders Consortium. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493241 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493240&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidebayarea.com%2Fopinion%2Fci_19499553%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Picture yourself in the Bay Area, working two low-paying jobs. You need to buy groceries for yourself and your children. You have no car. The nearest grocery store is three to four miles from your home. You walk two blocks to the liquor store or fast-food restaurant and buy a ready-made meal. There are no fresh vegetables available, so there are little or no vegetables in this meal. In fact, according to a 2008 study, "nutritious choices have all but dried up in some communities across America," and fast-food restaurants and liquor stores rule the land previously dominated by healthful food. This dilemma is known as living in a food desert, and it is a public-health issue. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493240 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484647&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sacbee.com%2F2011%2F12%2F07%2F4105105%2Fhospital-cafeterias-fall-short.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Try to find a healthy entree at the state's children's hospitals and you might have better luck at the neighborhood drive-thru. Just 7 percent of entrees sold in hospital cafeterias statewide are classified as "healthy" in a new study by UCLA and the Rand Corp. Researchers said their findings are troubling, given the ongoing epidemic of childhood obesity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484647 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484646&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ledger-enquirer.com%2F2011%2F12%2F07%2F1848292%2Fphenix-city-elementary-schools.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Six Phenix City public elementary schools were honored by the United States Department of Agriculture at a special celebration Tuesday in the Central Activity Center. All were applauded for their performance in the HealthierUS School Challenge sponsored by the USDA. The program is a voluntary initiative begun in 2004 which recognizes excellence in nutrition and physical activity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484646 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484645&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.denverpost.com%2Frecommended%2Fci_19485843%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd From Barnum to North Park Hill, Denver is dotted with neighborhoods where grocery stores are all but nonexistent and fresh fruits and vegetables are as rare as snow in the Sahara. On Tuesday, city leaders heard ideas for encouraging healthy food to grow in those food deserts. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484645 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484644&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.wsj.com%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F12%2F07%2Fprogress-from-portland-on-improving-kids-healthy-behaviors%2F%3Fmod%3Dgoogle_news_blog%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd While many cities and towns have programs and events to attack childhood obesity, few really know whether they’re making a difference. One program that has been tracking its impact reports new signs of progress [is] Portland, Maine, which has rallied schools and other sites in the state to get more families to adopt its daily 5-2-1-0 message: every day, eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables, get two hours or less of screen time, get at least one hour of exercise and consume zero sugary drinks. New data from an independent telephone survey of about 800 parents in the greater Portland area show some steady improvements in healthy behavior. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484644 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484652&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.usnews.com%2Fhealth-news%2Fdiet-fitness%2Fdiet%2Farticles%2F2011%2F12%2F06%2Fmost-doctors-dont-tell-parents-kids-are-overweight%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Less than one-quarter of American parents with an overweight child remember ever being told by a health care professional that this was the case, a new study says. "Parents might be more motivated to follow healthy eating and activity advice if they knew their children were overweight, but very few parents of overweight children say they have ever heard that from their doctor," lead author Dr. Eliana Perrin, an associate professor in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a pediatrician at North Carolina Children's Hospital, said in a university news release. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484652 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484651&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mercurynews.com%2Fbreaking-news%2Fci_19486689%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Richmond voters will get a chance to weigh in on a penny-per-ounce soda tax next year. The City Council directed staffers Tuesday to prepare a measure for the November 2012 ballot that would impose a sales tax on "sweetened beverages." (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484651 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484650&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fbusiness%2Feconomy%2Fsome-childrens-cereals-packed-with-sugar-ewg-study-finds%2F2011%2F12%2F06%2FgIQAayYlaO_story.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd At least three popular children’s cereals are packed with more sugar in a one-cup serving than a Hostess Twinkie, and an additional 44 are loaded with more sugar in a cup than three Chips Ahoy cookies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Environmental Working Group. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484650 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484649&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Farticle%2F20111206%2FBUSINESS01%2F312060040%2FDollar-General-tackles-food-deserts-%3Fodyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CBusiness%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd As Dollar General posted yet another strong quarterly profit on Monday, the discount retailer said it soon will turn its attention to targeting food deserts — areas not served by supermarkets or nearby grocers — in a bid to fill voids in many communities. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484649 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484648&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petoskeynews.com%2Fhealth%2Fpnr-grant-will-help-area-schools-fight-childhood-obesity-20111206%2C0%2C1673675.story%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is one of five local health departments awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health to develop Safe Routes to School action plans in partnership with local schools. Boyne City elementary and middle school, along with Gaylord intermediate and middle school, and Pellston elementary and middle school, are all participating in the program, designed to encourage and enable school children, including children with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to and from school when distance is reasonable and routes are safe. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484648 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474499&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intersectionssouthla.org%2Findex.php%2Fstory%2Fobesity_epidemic_hits_south_l.a._harder_than_most%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd From 1980 to 2004, the percentage of young people who were obese tripled nationwide, rising to 18 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Here in Los Angeles County, officials report more than half the adult population is now overweight. And while obesity is a problem for Americans in all walks of life, it’s worse when you don’t live near a park, when access to public transportation is limited, when sidewalks are broken and streetlights are few. "We have to recognize that where we live affects our health," says Anthony Crump, a policy analyst for Community Health Council, a group that aims to eliminate health disparities in South Los Angeles. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474499 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:11:55 +0100 5474499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484654&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2011%2F12%2F05%2Fus-recess-activity-kids-idUSTRE7B42IH20111205%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd This study was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its national research program Bridging the Gap. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484654 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484653&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.startribune.com%2Flifestyle%2Fwellness%2F134870033.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd For two years, [researcher Toben] Nelson has been working on the Healthy Youth Sports Study. One finding in the continuing study is that almost half of kids 12 to 17 who are overweight participate in sports. Youths who engage in sports eat more fast food and sports drinks, adding up to more calories than their non-participating peers. Three out of four kids participate in some sort of organized sport, according to Nelson. "Lots of attention in obesity prevention has focused on school, preschool and after-school programs," said Nelson, who previously worked with the Harvard Prevention Research Center on a project to help the YMCA improve nutrition and physical activity in after-school programs. "It seemed to me that youth sport was the next major area to focus, since kids spe... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484653 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484655&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.startribune.com%2Flocal%2F135003148.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd More Minnesota students are signing on for free or reduced-price meals, as middle-class families coping with cutbacks and foreclosures are becoming first-time users of the subsidized National School Lunch Program. Reflecting a surge seen nationally, nearly 33,000 Minnesota kids have joined the program in the past two years. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484655 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474502&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourlife.usatoday.com%2Fhealth%2Fstory%2F2011-12-04%2FColon-cancer-prognosis-worse-for-the-obese-type-2-diabetics%2F51594840%2F1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd People who have been diagnosed with colon cancer have a poorer prognosis if they're obese or have type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Two new studies that looked at the impact that body-mass index (BMI) and a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes had on survival rates after a colon cancer diagnosis found that both factors influence whether or not someone survives colorectal cancer. In addition, both studies found that deaths from any cause, including heart disease, were also increased in those who were obese or had type 2 diabetes. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474502 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474501&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2011%2F12%2F04%2Fopinion%2Fsunday%2Fschool-lunches-and-the-food-industry.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Each day, 32 million children in the United States get lunch at schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, which uses agricultural surplus to feed children. About 21 million of these students eat free or reduced-price meals, a number that has surged since the recession. The program, which also provides breakfast, costs $13.3 billion a year. Sadly, it is being mismanaged and exploited. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474501 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474500&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimesherald.com%2Farticle%2FA5%2F20111204%2FNEWS01%2F112040325%2Fhealthy-food-Calhoun-County-Health-Department%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Not everyone living the Battle Creek area enjoys quick and easy access to healthy, affordable food -- and a coalition of concerned activists is taking that challenge seriously. The effort has broad ramifications for encouraging healthy lifestyle choices across the region, said Paul Makoski, environmental health manager for the Calhoun County Health Department. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474500 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484656&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenvilleonline.com%2Farticle%2F20111204%2FLIFE%2F312040010%2FNew-map-offers-area-residents-options-active-lives%3Fodyssey%3Dnav%257Chead%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd If you’ve got an excuse for not being more active — or for not being active at all — LiveWell Greenville has you covered. With a new map highlighting locations of parks, schools, colleges, recreation centers and even farmer’s markets and u-pick farms, LiveWell Greenville is trying to give individuals and whole families options to rid their lives of inactivity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484656 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474503&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.wsj.com%2Feconomics%2F2011%2F12%2F03%2Fnumber-of-the-week-the-economics-of-obesity%2F%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd This year, 29.5% of the U.S. population over 20 was obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from 21.8% in 2000. That’s creating not just a big health problem for the country, but a big economics one. Economists John Cawley at Cornell University and Chad Meyerhoefer at the Lehigh University have estimated that annual cost of treating obesity in the U.S. accounts for 16.5% of national spending on health care. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474503 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466605&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2011%2F12%2F02%2F143039977%2Fbusinesses-pledge-healthier-choices-for-customers%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Corporate America is jumping on the opportunities to make people healthier, while keep their bottoms line strong. Leaders of supermarkets, hotel chains and restaurant groups gathered in Washington this week for a summit aimed at shaping private sector solutions to the obesity epidemic. Editor's Note: This summit was held by the Partnership for a Healthier America. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is one of six founding organizations of the Partnership. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466605 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:19:33 +0100 5466605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484657&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressdemocrat.com%2Farticle%2F20111204%2FOPINION%2F111209877%2F1042%3FTitle%3DSchool-fundraising-fueled-by-salt-fat-sugar%26tc%3Dar%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Here's a sample of what came home in my sons' backpacks last week: a flier announcing a before-school sale on bags of Hot Cheetos, Funyuns and other high-salt-and-fat junk foods. Plus, reminders about two separate parent-teacher organization fundraisers — one an offer to buy candied apples and the other a request for the children to sell chocolate bars... This is what our communities are up against. We're in the middle of a national, multigenerational obesity epidemic, yet so many of our public schools are in such tight financial spots that they resort to unhealthy appeals to help fund programs they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484657 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474504&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2011%2F12%2F02%2Fus-obese-idUSTRE7B11Y820111202%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Obese adults in the United States use a number of prescription drug types more frequently than normal-weight adults, says a new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol topped the list. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474504 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5474504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466606&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aurorasentinel.com%2Fhp_metro%2Farticle_8744e64c-1c4d-11e1-9115-0019bb2963f4.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The crowd gathered at Virginia Court Elementary on Nov. 17 seemed to hang on every word from Daniela Becerra-Navarro. The 5-year-old elementary student had a straightforward and unsurprising message as she sped through her remarks. One of her favorite parts of her campus in Aurora is the playground, she said, and the best part of that playground is the slide, she added. It was a very pertinent message, considering the fact that Virginia Court Elementary School was one of three sites in the Aurora Public Schools district to receive new playground equipment as part of a $50,000 grant from the Tri-County Health Department. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466606 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466610&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenewsstar.com%2Farticle%2F20111130%2FNEWS01%2F111300337%2FEat-right-everyone-wins%3Fodyssey%3Dnav%257Chead%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Local entities are taking steps to increase children's physical activity and to get them to eat right in light of the state's health care report card for children and youth released this month, which show no improvement in the last three years. Now, the state is setting new goals to tackle childhood obesity, which has doubled from 17 to 34 percent since 1999. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466610 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466609&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fhealthcare%2Fstory%2F2011-11-29%2FMedicare-to-pay-for-obesity-prevention%2F51478232%2F1%3Fcsp%3D34news%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Medicare announced Tuesday it will pay for screenings and preventive services to help recipients curb obesity and the medical ailments associated with it, primarily heart disease, strokes and diabetes. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466609 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466608&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fhostednews%2Fap%2Farticle%2FALeqM5gh-gDM2boEZMge1xFHfHdprbSQhw%3FdocId%3D920b7940582d4a6c87307a75c1473723%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd A new city law aimed at making fast food for kids follow nutritional guidelines won't be making Happy Meals healthier, just more expensive — if you want a toy. Beginning Thursday, it will cost an extra dime in San Francisco to get a toy in a Happy Meal — a move one county supervisor called a marketing ploy prompted by the new law. San Francisco was the first major U.S. city to prohibit fast-food restaurants from including toy giveaways with children's meals that don't meet nutritional guidelines for sodium, calories and fat. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466608 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466607&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mercurynews.com%2Fnews%2Fci_19443677%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Adding more fuel to arguments that California children need to ditch the TV in favor of more athletic pursuits, a report released Wednesday shows that fewer than one-third of students meet state fitness goals. "Today's results are clear," said State Superintendent Tom Torlakson in a news release. "When only 31 percent of children are physically fit, that's a public health challenge we can't wait to address." (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466607 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5455129&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F1111%2F69234.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd If the public and private sectors can come together to effect meaningful, voluntary change, we can end childhood obesity within a generation. Some companies have already stepped forward… But their leadership will succeed only if the entire marketplace follows. These companies must show their competitors that by making the healthy choice the easy choice, a company can also make its bottom line healthier. Editor’s Note: The research on better-for-you foods described in this piece was conducted by the Hudson Institute with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5455129 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:44:51 +0100 5455129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466615&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftravel.usatoday.com%2Fhotels%2Fpost%2F2011%2F11%2Fhyatt-hotels-resorts-to-revamp-childrens-menus-first-lady-issue%2F574586%2F1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd In a move that could ripple across the hotel industry, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts today will announce a commitment to making its kids' menus healthier… The news means that over the coming year, you'll likely see fruits or vegetables automatically arrive on your child's plate - instead of fries or chips. French toast will be made with whole grain bread instead of white bread. And eventually, kids will be able to get a free refill on their low-fat milk, similar to the way soda is typically sold today. Editor’s Note: Hyatt Hotels and Resorts worked with the Partnership for a Healthier America to develop this commitment, and the Partnership will be monitoring the menu changes. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is one of six founding organizations of the Partnership for a Healthier... RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466615 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466614&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2011%2F11%2F30%2Fus%2Fymca-healthy-living-standards-for-children.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Y.M.C.A., one of the nation’s largest child-care providers, intends to announce Wednesday that it is adopting new “healthy living standards,” including offering fruits, vegetables and water at snack time, increasing the amount of exercise and limiting video games and television for youngsters in its programs. The guidelines grow out of discussions the Y has been having with Michelle Obama, the first lady, and the Partnership for a Healthier America, a year-old nonprofit group dedicated to supporting Mrs. Obama’s campaign to reduce childhood obesity. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466614 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466613&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accessatlanta.com%2Fatlanta-restaurants-food%2Feating-out-provide-healthier-1244418.html%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd The Atlanta Community Food Bank… distributes 23 million pounds of food annually. Donated boxes, cans and bags from consumers and companies stock the shelves, and while providing a sufficient quantity to meet demand is critical, there’s an increasing concern today that the food should be of better nutritional quality. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466613 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466612&cid=s_36555_164_f&fid=36555&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2011%2F11%2F30%2Feducation%2Fsurge-in-free-school-lunches-reflects-economic-crisis.html%3F_r%3D1%3Fcid%3Dxrs_rss-nd Millions of American schoolchildren are receiving free or low-cost meals for the first time as their parents, many once solidly middle class, have lost jobs or homes during the economic crisis, qualifying their families for the decades-old safety-net program. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity) RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466612 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466612