MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'childhood obesity'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:54 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069530&cid=t_99937_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Flunch-wars-win-the-battle-for-our-childrens-health%2F Oh how happy I was to see the new book Lunch Wars: How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Children’s Heath by Amy Kalafa, producer of the award-winning documentary “Two Angry Moms.” I get on my soapbox all too often about this very issue, because I have one child who is so sensitive to food that teachers can tell if he ate a cookie at lunch, and the other possesses about as much will power as I have when it comes to saying no to cinnamon-flavored soft pretzels. Why, in the world, would they offer seven-year-olds the option to buy Klondike bars, cinnamon-flavored soft-pretzels, Doritos, and Gatorade? I think the answer has to do with budgets. But in the process we are raising fat kids whose academic progress is compromised by all the crap they shove in their ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069530 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:56:50 +0100 5069530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768123&cid=t_99937_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fwhat-are-you-eating.html You Are What You EatPut down your Coke and start reading. Yes, everyone has the day when cheesecake or cold pizza seems like the best breakfast option. I am no exception, and cheesecake is my favorite, but I also know that if we don’t take good care of ourselves now we will pay for it in the future. So, ask your self, “What are we doing to our kids?”According the CDC, Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.In order for our kids to succeed in life, they need to have a good start.Michelle Obama promotes the "Let's Move!" campaign to target childhood obesity. It is a g... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768123 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:05:00 +0100 4768123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482757&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fworking-mom-overweight-kid%2F2011.02.15 A study about working mothers is getting a lot of buzz. The official title of the paper is ”Maternal Employment, Work Schedules, and Childen’s Body Mass Index.” Most media summaries, however, are entitled something like this: “Mothers Who Work Have Fat Kids.” I’m not kidding. I hate seeing studies and media reports like this. Not because they’re not helpful or worthy of our time, but because they examine the effect of mothers working — not mothers and fathers working — on our childrens’ health. In addition, the media/blogosphere goes bananas. This is the stuff that sells — studies on working moms get our attention. They feed the so-called “mommy wars.” They suggest that with the rise of women in the work force over the last five decades, our... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482757 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:00:45 +0100 4482757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429018&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-food-culture-change-is-upon-us%2F2011.02.02 As a pediatric endocrinologist, I am on the frontline of the childhood obesity epidemic. In fact, I am now seeing 100-pound two year olds and 150-pound three-year-old kids in my clinic and I am concerned. The obesity epidemic is perpetuated by a processed food-culture that lacks healthier local whole foods.    Diets dominated by processed foods (refined carbohydrates with high fat- and/or high-sugar content and artificial ingredients) over whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) spur more obesity and diabetes, and have even been shown to negatively change gene expression of the offspring during pregnancy. All-processed ingredients reflect the balance of desirable factors in the modern way of life such as shelf life (long), taste (sweet), texture (fat) convenience (high), and pric... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429018 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:00:50 +0100 4429018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018180&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-obesity-causing-virus%2F2010.09.29 Finally, the answer to the obesity epidemic. [According to the LA Times], it’s a virus: New evidence indicates that children who are exposed to a virus called adenovirus-36 are more likely to be obese than those who are not exposed to it, and to be heavier than other obese kids who were not exposed to it, researchers said this week. The virus…is one of 10 bacteria and viruses that have been associated with a propensity for putting on plural poundage. Maybe this explains why I and two of my sisters all became fat in the same year. Well, that — combined with the fact that we had just moved to a new neighborhood where there were no kids we knew to play outside with, and we started taking a bus to school instead of walking, and “Dark Shadows” had just started, leadi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018180 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:08 +0100 4018180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866957&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-multi-prong-attack-on-fatness%2F2010.08.14 If I was Surgeon General, I would follow the lead of our country’s first Mom, Michelle Obama. This is serious folks. We as an American society need to solve the obesity crisis, not just for our physical health, but for our country’s financial stability. Reducing the spiraling costs of healthcare is wanted by all. So far, prevention of the diseases which contribute most to our healthcare costs, (heart disease, cancer and orthopedic issues, to name just a few) has been given only lip service, by our future supplier of healthcare — the American government. It turns out that the mechanisms to reduce our most costly ailments are the same as those that mitigate obesity. It is like simple math. (If a=b, and b=c, than a=c.)  If lifestyle choices reduce obesity, and less obesity ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866957 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3866957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678527&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fovermedicating-our-kids%2F2010.06.19 One of the blogs I read by Maggie Mahar pointed out a new study that found that 26 percent of kids under age 19 are now taking prescription drugs for a chronic condition. The drugs include asthma medication, anti-psychotics, diabetes drugs, anti-hypertensives, and heartburn medications. According to the Medco study (the largest pharmacy benefit manager), the incidence of type-2 diabetes increased over 150 percent in children between 2001 and 2009. This is staggering. Children are supposed to be healthy and active, not tied to a regimen of pills. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678527 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3678527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640991&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F181565%2F Abused Moms More Likely to Have Obese Children: Kids of women who reported chronic abuse by a partner were more likely to be obese by the age of 5 than children from violence-free environments, researchers say. (via ABC) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640991 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:03:25 +0100 3640991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633447&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flet-kids-be-willy-nilly%2F2010.06.05 As a cardiologist and advocate for healthy living through exercise, the bleak news of rising childhood obesity hits me hard. But as an endurance athlete well versed in the inflammatory effects of excessive exercise, and a coach of middle school children, recent news reports on the overtraining of American youth is equally troublesome. The overtraining of the young American athlete has risen to the level of capturing the attention of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  I planned on letting this New York Times piece pass quietly, as yet another documentation of how adults are either explicitly or implicitly drilling out the young athlete — sacrificing fun at the alter of performance. Little League-like overzealousness is old news dating back to my era, I thought. But I just couldn&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633447 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3633447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533825&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D458 A recent article in the LA TImes reports that efforts to curb or eliminate obesity smoking during pregnancy would have an impact on the number of school aged children who suffer from obesity and the diseases that often accompany it. There are already guidelines on weight gain and smoking cessation, but the article reports that coordinated efforts might accelerate the improvement in children with obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/04/to-tackle-childhood-obesity-focus-more-on-pregnancy-and-infancy.html (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533825 Wed, 05 May 2010 14:24:24 +0100 3533825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515320&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmichelle-obamas-white-house-garden-is-not-organic%2F photo: WENN.com When you think Michelle Obama, it’s hard not to picture her in the White House garden. She talks about it interviews; we’ve read about it everywhere; and she even did some mulching with The Muppets. With all the recent national emphasis on the benefits of healthy eating, (including the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign), no one would blame you for assuming that the White House garden is organic. But it’s not. The world’s most important gardeners actually use fertilizers and pesticides – though they’re natural, and not synthetic. Last year, the garden produced 55 different kinds of fruits and vegetables, and more than 1,000 pounds of food. Half of the yield went to local charities, and the other half was used right the... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515320 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:00:01 +0100 3515320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471962&cid=t_99937_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FL-bB6dd8JyE%2F In our fast food, TV-obsessed nation, childhood obesity is a huge problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise has led to an epidemic among children in which childhood obesity has increased by three times over the past 30 years. One in three children are overweight or obese, and the country spends $150 billion each year to treat conditions related to obesity. Let’s face it – our kids are fat! Overweight Kid Being overweight as a child can lead to the development of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, depression, and a number of other diseases and ailments. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama has been leading a nationwide campaign called “Let’s Move”... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471962 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:39 +0100 3471962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318382&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FF0QMQ_JBBHA%2F First Lady Michelle Obama recently launched a nationwide campaign to lower childhood obesity, citing that one-third of U.S. children are overweight. NHMA is proud to be invited to partner with the First Lady and the White House in this effort. The Let’s Move campaign will combat childhood obesity by focusing on four main strategies: helping parents make health family choices, providing healthier food options in schools, promoting physical activity and ensuring that low-income urban and rural areas have access to healthy and affordable food. One in four Latino youth is overweight, and the result has been an alarming increase in Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure among children. The causes are numerous and range from a lack of supermarkets in Hispanic neighborhoods to disparities in a... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318382 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:24:04 +0100 3318382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862581&cid=t_99937_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmkcsRIy-d70%2F Today, October 5, 2009, National Child Health Day in the United States. This year’s topic is Medical Home, providing all children with a medical home. What is a medical home? It is a continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective way of providing medical care. OK, that’s fine, but what does that mean to you as a parent, as a caregiver, or as a child? The American Academy of Pediatrics has made available PDF documents for you to learn more about medical homes. In the documents, you learn about what to expect from a pediatric team, how to make medical home improvements, and how to work with your medical team. Children can learn about their role in health care. Medical Home for Parents Medical Home for Kids Healthy Living The AA... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862581 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:37:50 +0100 2862581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859168&cid=t_99937_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F10%2F03%2Fsan-francisco-may-charge-soda-sales-fee%2F In this study researchers reported: Adults who drink at least one soft drink a day are 27 percent more likely to be obese than those who do not. The study, Commissioned by CCPHA (California Center for Public Health Advocacy),  provides scientific evidence of the direct contribution of sugar-sweetened beverages to California’s $41 billion obesity epidemic. Opposing the Fees Understandably, the American Beverage Association has fought attempts to implement soda taxes. They released a statement about the new study. If our goal is to address obesity, then educating consumers about the importance of balancing calories consumed from all foods and beverages with the calories expended through physical activity is what matters – not demonizing any one particular food. Another soda fe... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859168 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:10:18 +0100 2859168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859169&cid=t_99937_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F09%2F20%2Fresearch-links-soda-to-obesity%2F A new study c ommissioned by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) is provides scientific evidence of the direct contribution of sugar-sweetened beverages to California’s $41 billion obesity epidemic. Researchers at UCLA, lead by Susan Babey, examined sugary drinks and their effect on state spending and consumers’ health published in the report, Bubbling Over: Soda Consumption and Its Link to Obesity in California.  Babey pointed out: Soda is cheap, sweet and irresistibly marketed to teens.  Not enough teens know about the health and dietary risks of drinking huge quantities of what is essentially liquid sugar. Hear what Dr. Harold Goldstein, another study author and executive director for CCPHA has to say about the study and their findings. To get to his... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859169 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:05:35 +0100 2859169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879562&cid=t_99937_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fshould-babies-drink-soda-pop.html So, I was doing research for something else entirely and this ad came up. Here's what is says:How soon is too soon?Not soon enough. Laboratory tests over the last few years have proven that babies who start drinking soda during their early formative period have a much higher chance of gaining acceptance and "fitting in" during those awkward pre-teen and teen years. So, do yourself a favor. Do your child a favor. Start them on a strict regimen of sodas and other sugary carbonated beverages right now, for a lifetime of guaranteed happiness.How scary is this?It's no wonder we have such a huge obesity epidemic that is growing by the day. High fructose syrup is killing us, and we willing keep putting it into our bodies. Not to mention our fondness of technology which is keeping us from being ou... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879562 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:39:00 +0100 2879562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376276&cid=t_99937_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FXm48PQvqjnU%2F We’ve written here about childhood obesity before, but I just caught this statistic: “About a third of children today are obese starting at age 2,” according to Joseph Skelton, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Brenner Children’s Hospital. A third? Apparently so. One organization says that the way to prevent childhood obesity is by the entire family embracing a healthy lifestyle. A spokesperson for TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) says “parents are the single most influential factor in children’s lives when it comes to weight.” I believe that. Parents can encourage children to get exercise, or can belittle them and cause them problems with their self-image and weight. It’s up to the parents to be the support group. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Bli... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376276 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:50:05 +0100 2376276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241178&cid=t_99937_140_f&fid=35457&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fbattlingforhealthcom%2F%7E3%2F0KWNdXMJvuk%2F We have a common enemy and it’s called children obesity. Let us look at the latest statistics for children aged 6 to 11 years old who are overweight: non-Hispanic whites:16.9% of boys and 15.6% of girls non-Hispanic blacks: 17.2% of boys and 24.8%of girls Mexican Americans: 25.6% of boys and 16.6% of girls. While the majority of the efforts fighting the obesity battle come from health advocacy groups, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations, it is great to know that corporate America also has a social conscience and has joined the battle. Two of these corporate initiatives are described below. Obesity and advertising The Council of Better Business Bureaus’ (BBB) Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative is fighting obesity at the consumer level. T... Battling-Schizophrenia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241178 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:13:27 +0100 2241178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779521&cid=t_99937_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F-8B6qsfRaDA%2F Do you think that school lunches are healthy? I remember growing up- pizza, sloppy joe, burger and fries… Now there is baked chicken, spaghetti and meat sauce, tuna on wheat, peanut butter celery and a salad and veggie on every tray. Much better then what I remember. Do you think school lunches are heart healthy? When my eldest started school I packed her lunch out of fear of ‘what the heck would she get on a school lunch tray’? Now with my older two at school- they buy lunch about 50% of the time. To be totally honest, I think the lunches are priced way to high at over $3 a lunch but I go with it. My kids always, and I mean always, get the tuna on wheat with celery and carrot sticks and milk or peanut butter with sunflowers on bread with fruit and a salad- yes they are b... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779521 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:02:17 +0100 1779521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618126&cid=t_99937_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F334620734%2F Do you think that school lunches are healthy? I remember growing up- pizza, sloppy joe, burger and fries… Now there is baked chicken, spaghetti and meat sauce, tuna on wheat, peanut butter celery and a salad and veggie on every tray. Much better then what I remember. Do you think school lunches are heart healthy? When my eldest started school I packed her lunch out of fear of ‘what the heck would she get on a school lunch tray’? Now with my older two at school- they buy lunch about 50% of the time. To be totally honest, I think the lunches are priced way to high at over $3 a lunch but I go with it. My kids always, and I mean always, get the tuna on wheat with celery and carrot sticks and milk or peanut butter with sunflowers on bread with fruit and a salad- yes they are b... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618126 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:49:26 +0100 1618126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594007&cid=t_99937_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F328839452%2F The nation’s pediatricians are recommending wider cholesterol screening for children and more aggressive use of cholesterol meds starting as early as the age of 8 in hopes of preventing adult heart problems, The New York Times reports, adding that new guidelines are expected to be issued today by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Why do this? The Times writes that proponents say there is growing evidence the first signs of heart disease show up in childhood. And with 30 percent of the nation’s children overweight or obese, many docs fear a rash of early heart attacks and diabetes is on the horizon as these children grow up. Previously, the academy had said cholesterol drugs should be considered in children older than 10 if they fail to lose weight after a 6-to 12-month effort. The a... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594007 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:31:02 +0100 1594007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1140918&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F1%2F10%2Fleveraging-the-doctor-as-a-trusted-authority.html Brian Klepper I was on the phone with my good friend, fellow TDWI columnist Bill Bestermann MD yesterday.  Dr. B, a preventive cardiologist who is passionate about the underlying mechanics of cardiovascular disease and the horrific toll the American diet and lack of exercise is taking on everyday people, lives in spectacularly beautiful, rural Kingsport TN. He told me he was driving through town, channel surfing on his radio, and he happened upon the station that broadcasts information for the local schools. They were announcing the menu in the school cafeterias. He said it was appalling. "Honeybuns and processed foods. It was all the stuff I tell my patients to avoid." Never one to shrink from suggesting that other people embark on courageous courses of action, I ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1140918 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:17:01 +0100 1140918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122607&cid=t_99937_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F208797533%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122607 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:16:08 +0100 1122607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027079&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F14%2Fworld-diabetes-day-no-child-should-die-of-diabetes.html by Pat SalberToday is the first ever UN-observed World Diabetes Day led by the International Diabetes Federation. It was established as a result of a resolution passed last December by the General Assembly of the UN. The idea behind the Day is to increase visibility of diabetes world-wide.  Hopefully this will lead to better funding, more research, public education, and other resources being applied to the condition.The focus of this year’s World Diabetes Day campaign is diabetes in children and adolescents. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic disease of childhood. Children and teens can develop Type 1 diabetes – an autoimmune disorder in which the insulin producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed – or they can develop Type 2 diabetes – a condit... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027079 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:51:25 +0100 1027079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015094&cid=t_99937_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fandrewschorr%2Fchildhood-obesity-is-it-a-healthcare-crisis%2F Someday, we will cure cancer. Someday, we will turn off autoimmune diseases. Someday, we will have joint replacements that don’t wear out. But will we be able to reverse the terrible increase in childhood obesity? The fact is a scary number of our children will predecease us because they are overweight, have high blood pressure, diabetes and heart trouble. You will begin hearing more and more of children having heart attack or stroke. How can this be? The truth is, 17 percent of kids in the United States are overweight, and in some ethnic groups it is much higher, especially among Hispanics and African-Americans. Many kids eat fast food every day. They eat junk food, and they are not active. Too often this behavior is modeled by their parents. Then there’s the food industry trying to m... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015094 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:30:47 +0100 1015094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009543&cid=t_99937_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F180597664%2F Yet another reason to get the sleep you need at night. I should so not be preaching this since I am not good at the whole sleep thing, but my kids sure are. I have a 3, 5 and 7 year old and they all have a bedtime of 7:30-8:00 PM and get up around 7:00-7:30 AM. My youngest sometimes hits the sack closer to 7 PM. It is so important… the sleep thing. In my defense though, I get home from work 2-3 evenings a week at 11:30 PM. And then I need to rise around 5:30 AM to get on the computer, get some writing done and greet my nephews at 6 AM sharp 3 days a week. So… there isn’t a heck of a lot of time for sleep in my life. I always make sure my kids are well rested though, and good thing because… Of the children who slept 10-12 hours each night at age eight, around 12% wer... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009543 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:19:43 +0100 1009543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512845&cid=t_99937_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fandrewschorr%2Fchildhood-obesity-is-it-a-healthcare-crisis%2F Someday, we will cure cancer. Someday, we will turn off autoimmune diseases. Someday, we will have joint replacements that don’t wear out. But will we be able to reverse the terrible increase in childhood obesity? The fact is a scary number of our children will predecease us because they are overweight, have high blood pressure, diabetes and heart trouble. You will begin hearing more and more of children having heart attack or stroke. How can this be? The truth is, 17 percent of kids in the United States are overweight, and in some ethnic groups it is much higher, especially among Hispanics and African-Americans. Many kids eat fast food every day. They eat junk food, and they are not active. Too often this behavior is modeled by their parents. Then there’s the food industry try... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512845 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:22:18 +0100 2512845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=966603&cid=t_99937_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F165036461%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=966603 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:14:56 +0100 966603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828369&cid=t_99937_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F149007708%2F Obesity rates in the US continue to go up, up, up! And we all know what that means. So will all the medical conditions and diseases that accompany obesity. High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes to name a few. So, what states topped the list? By the way, this is not the list to be bragging about! Anyway, Mississippi has won the gold on this one. They are now considered the most obese state in the US with over 30% of persons meeting the criteria. Alabama and West Virginia took second and third place. Colorado is the leanest state with only 17%. Childhood obesity was also measured and District of Columbia weighed in with over 20% of their children overweight. The leanest children in the US can be found in Utah. If you care to read more about how childhood obesity can prove to be fat... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828369 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:33:13 +0100 828369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790562&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F09%2Fdiet-foods-may-make-kids-gain-weight%2F Filed under: Diet, Nutrition, Children Heart HealthRecent rat studies have helped scientists better understand the connection between taste and calorie consumption. It seems that early on, in rodents at least, rats learn by taste that certain foods provide varying levels of calories. So when young rats were fed low-calorie foods they tended to overeat, because their bodies weren't receiving the proper information. Adolescent rats who were not affected by the low-calorie foods, leading researchers to conclude that this is something that develops in childhood.From this research, scientists concluded that human children may similarly be affected if fed low-calories foods at a young age. Because childhood obesity and weight is such a concern in our society today, parents may be tempted to feed... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790562 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 790562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749640&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F7%2F20%2Fbetter-food-ads-for-kids-is-it-a-step-in-the-right-direction.html This article motivated me to dig a bit deeper. According to a press release found on the CBBB’s website, the eleven companies* participating in its Childrens Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, have“pledged to focus essentially all of their advertising primarily directed to children under 12 on products meeting better-for-you standards or refrain from advertising to that age group.” (Better-for you, compared to what?? … the high sugar, high fat they were advertising to kids before?). Steven J Cole, President and CEO of the CBBB goes on to day, “These expansive commitments significantly exceed the Initiative’s baseline requirements.” The PledgesHere are some of the pledges:McDonalds:All advertising primarily directed to children under 12... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749640 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:22:33 +0100 749640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733550&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F7%2F14%2Fthose-crazy-californians-this-time-its-childhood-obesity.html Brian Klepper California always seems to be ahead on things that matter. A CNN story this week highlights that state's terrific anti-obesity TV campaign. The ads have cute kids sweetly asking "Dad, could you buy me some diabetes?" and "Can I drink another cup of sugar?" The goal is to shock adults into appreciating that the cheap, tasty foods they shovel down their children's gullets will have real impact. In one of the CNN clips, Adam Sandler says the ads work so well that he and his little girl suddenly dropped their cheeseburgers. I passed along the link to folks in Florida's government, and asked, "Why aren't we doing something like this?"It's a fair question, but as I tried to point out in my post the other day on food companies' lobbying influence, ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733550 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:44:52 +0100 733550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=718032&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F06%2Fhigh-squamish-nation-diabetes-rates-put-brakes-on-ice-cream-truc%2F Filed under: Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Daily NewsIn my neighborhood, the jingle of the ice cream truck is ever in the distance. For some lucky reason, the truck does not drive through my family's subdivision. I say 'lucky' because if the truck did roll through daily, I'd constantly be saying "no" and disappointing my kids. To me, ice cream is a treat. But somewhere along the way, junk food and so-called treats have become the anchor of many children's diets. Call me an ice cream truck grouch, but children are suffering from the highest rate of childhood obesity in our nation's history. It is well known childhood obesity is a contributing factor in the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among today's youth. What are we going to do about it? Doris Paul from the Squamish N... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=718032 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 718032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=688578&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F20%2Fenvironmental-cues-that-make-us-hungry.html We modern humans have a tough time curbing our appetite. The reason for that is that our primitive ancestors, leading a life of hunters/gatherers (or scavengers, as recent research suggests) did not have a steady, predictable supply of food. So our physiology has evolved to store calories when we could get them, in the form of fat. The need was to maximize conservation of energy (or calories), and an elaborate system has evolved in the gut and the brain to accomplish that. This state of affairs served our species well until relatively recently. When the industrial revolution arrived about 200 years ago, farms became more efficient and produced more food, people became more affluent working in factories and offices, being able to afford the cornucopia of food and drink. At the same time wor... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=688578 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:49:55 +0100 688578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682487&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F18%2Ffarm-bill-or-healthy-food-bill.html Thanks heavens, the Farm Bill is finally getting the attention of the healthcare community. In case you can’t make the link here are some equations:Cheap corn = cheap high fructose corn syrup = fat = diabesity.Pesticides + chemical fertilizers = toxic soil and toxic water I could go on and on, but you get the point. Michael Pollan, journalist and author of the best-selling book, "The Omnivore’s Dilemma," summed it up nicely in his April 22, 2007  NY Times opinion piece, "You Are What You Grow":“Compared with a bunch of carrots, a package of Twinkies, to take one iconic processed foodlike substance as an example, is a highly complicated, high-tech piece of manufacture, involving no fewer than 39 ingredients, many themselves elaborately manufactured... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682487 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:56:07 +0100 682487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682804&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2Fkellogg-company-attempts-to-alter-products-for-a-better-diet%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, Nutrition, Children Heart HealthThe feat of raising a child with a heart healthy diet is often one that parents find to be a struggle. It is hard enough to put balanced meals on the table, but with the marketing of junk food aimed specifically at the very young ,our efforts often seem in vain. The Kellogg company, the one that encourages our young ones to eat such things as Pop Tarts and sugary cereals, is feeling the pressure of parental complaints and the societal need to curb childhood obesity. The company has agreed to rework such classic recipes as Froot Loops and the ever famous Pop Tarts to see if they can cut the fats and sugars. New standards of health are the goal for the company, according to an article that outlines the plans to either alter the r... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682804 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682803&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2Fwhy-not-just-call-it-as-it-is-and-admit-that-kids-are-fat%2F Filed under: Diet, Obesity, NutritionWhile that headline might sound a bit harsh, there is a growing number of medical experts that feel this might be a more productive approach to dealing with ever growing problem of childhood obesity. Some experts recently reached a conclusion that descriptions such as "overweight" or "heavy" do not deter children or families from eating poorly or continuing with unhealthy lifestyles, despite the fact that their weight is a serious health risk. In order to face the problem more head on, there is a growing movement to encourage doctors to use the terms "obese" or "fat" with patients and families. The thinking behind the move would be to avoid sugar coating the problem and to encourage families to see the problem for what it really is: childhood obesity ca... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682803 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675449&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F14%2Fkellogg-vows-to-limit-ads-aimed-at-kids%2F Filed under: Type 2, Childhood, Diet, Daily NewsShrek, Cocoa Krispies, Frosted Flakes. You don't have to be a health nut to find the breakfast cereal and snack treat aisles at your local supermarket a bit disturbing. Sugar, sugar and more sugar: seems that's the main ingredient in most of the cereals pitched at children. And the appalling effect of all that consumption on the nation's children is evident in record (and rising) levels of childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes. But it seems the food industry is beginning to respond to these concerns. The New York Times reports that the Kellogg Company plans to quit advertising some of its least nutritious products to children younger than twelve. Those products are the ones packed with so-called "empty-energy" calories derived from sugar and ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675449 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675555&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F12%2Fchildhood-obesity-whos-to-blame%2F Filed under: Obesity, Children Heart HealthChildhood obesity is a huge epidemic, one which begs the question: who's to blame? Is it the parents who set a bad example? Is it the schools who have cut down gym time in favour of academic learning? Is it video games that keep kids inside and in one spot? Is it McDonald's and their incessant advertising to kids? I would say all of the above, and even that society as a whole is to blame. The truth is, we're all responsible. eDiets examines this in detail, but the jist of it is this: We all need to work together to encourage good, healthy habits in kids, whether we're their parents, teachers, aunts, uncles, siblings, mentors, etc. And we need to teach by example by first improving our own lives and making health a priority. What are your thoughts?... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675555 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=542495&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F12%2Fobesity-the-devil-made-me-do-it.html The April 12, 2007 online edition of Science (www.sciencemag.org/cgi/contrent/abstract), has important news from the field of obesity/diabetes type 2 research. Is FTO the culprit? FTO is an obscure gene that was discovered in mice who were born with fused toes (hence the name), and since that earthshaking discovery nobody bothered to study it, or find out what its function is, or in which pathway it participates.  In other words, the gene is, well, totally obscure. And so it lay dormant until a group of scientists from nine institutions in Britain and one in Finland examined the genomes of 38,750 adults and children. Lo and behold, FTO stood out like a sore thumb (or toe)—people who had 2 copies (alleles) of a variant (or mutation) of the gene were 67% likelier to have a BMI of ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=542495 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:47:24 +0100 542495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=540446&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2007%2F04%2Fare-obesity-report-cards-interference.html So you open up your 10 year old daughter's report card. It shows good grades in her academic subjects, her behavior is fine, and she gets along well with other kids. And, oh, by the way, "her body mass index (BMI) is greater than 90% of children her age." Translation: she's overweight and "eventually could be at risk for serious medical problems which you need to discuss ASAP with her pediatric provider." This "obesity report card" is becoming more popular as the schools look to intervene on the epidemic of childhood obesity. How would you feel if this happened to you? Would you be angry or grateful for the heads-up? **************************************** For many years, I co-taught a class in the Boston University School of Public Health in which we discussed "the child, the family, and... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=540446 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 540446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=509065&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fyou-are-what-you-eat.html What did you learn growing up about nutrition, fitness and shopping for food? If you are like me, not much. Those tides are changing in some schools and it couldn't come at a better time. Our kids are being truly inundated with messages about foods that are not healthy. The impact is enormous!Trenton High School seems to agree and has developed an interesting program called Team Esteem. Now three years old, the program uses some creative approaches to teaching impressionable teens about their bodies including how best to feed those bodies. According to AP writer Janet Lorin:The young women are students in Teem Esteem, a 3-year-old program that aims to teach good nutrition and offers options to the standard physical education classes at Trenton Central High School. The girls are guided thro... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=509065 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:47:00 +0100 509065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=489982&cid=t_99937_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F22%2Fa-socially-responsible-super-hero-to-fight-childhood-obesity%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, ProductsUnless public health takes urgent measures, the Institute of Medicine warned in a report one in five children in the United States will be obese by the year 2010. In response to this alarming message, Just Different Specialty Tea Company now offers Captain Teao's organic Tea for Kids - a calorie and caffeine free kid-friendly beverage. The tea is a refreshing drink that provides a healthy beverage option in the fight against childhood obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is made with organic rooibos and is available in several flavors, such as: Very Vanilla, Orangie Orange, Lip Licking Lemon, Mango Madness and Peachy Keen Peach. Captain Teao is the first character of his kind. He is a fictional, fun lo... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=489982 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 489982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=489449&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2F15-day-keeps-pounds-away.html Strapped for time? Not sure how to get your kids the exercise they need? A new study from Britain from the Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine concludes that only 15minutes a day is all kids need to stay in shape.Researchers followed 5500 kids who wore motion sensors. The kids who were more active tended to be more slim compared to the less active kids. According to the AP report of the study, "children who did 15 minutes a day of moderate exercise -- equivalent to a brisk walk -- were 50 percent less likely than inactive children to be obese, the researchers reported in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine."The full study is available free online and is worth the read. In a way this is nothing new. More active is better than less active. And, among the active, t... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=489449 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:26:00 +0100 489449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469686&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fdr-gwenn-on-necn-childhood-obesity-and.html Today I talked to Karen Swensen about some interesting studies in kids, and adults, on obesity. Click on my picture to view the video clip.The bottom line: the wake up call is today! Kids need to get more fit and learn to eat better, and parents have to become more involved. I wish there were another solution but this is really a family problem in the end and each family has to step up and help each other out. For more information, check out my blog posts last week:Diet News With A Twist Of RealityA Dangerous Sign Of The TimesEmail Dr. GwennImages: NECN GML Web Site (Source: Your Child's Health Blog) Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469686 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:31:00 +0100 469686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469688&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fdiet-news-with-twist-of-reality.html This study really didn't tell us much more than we already knew. The bottom line is you WILL lose weight on any program if you follow it but once you go back to your pre-diet plan ways you'll regain. Thus the yo-yo cycle. This is why I am a fan of Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. At least these plans promote eating real food combined with exercise and diets, and they don't candy coat how difficult it is to keep the weight off. Both emphasize portion control as well as living a full life. I applaud anyone attempting to shed pounds but the true work begins once you hit your goal. For most of us as adults, weight issues are life long struggles. Small increases in activity and good healthy choices daily all add up to positive results on the scale.By the way, if you read the study, the actual c... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469688 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:53:00 +0100 469688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469689&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fdangerous-sign-of-times.html This is a frightening sign of the times. Obesity surgery in teens. I don't even know where to begin. My gut is to dive into all the facts - but I've done that before, many times. I could also share stories from the news about kids overweight. Done that, too. The problem is getting worse. The last week alone there have been three major headlines about childhood obesity. Wait! Did I say week? Actually, it was over a 5 day period, with 2 on the same day:1. Puberty occurring earlier in overweight kids (2/28/07)2. Kids gain more weight over the summer, a study says (3/5/07)3. Now, this headline: Teens Getting Obesity Surgery (3/5/07)I'm frustrated and saddened by what is happening to kids today but I refuse to give up. My kids do not have a weight problem but that's today. The way our culture h... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469689 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:25:00 +0100 469689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469691&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Funheard-wakeup-call-continues.html I'll never forget the look on a mom's face about 10 years ago when I told her her cute 4 year old daughter was overweight. Same reaction from a mom later that week with an 8 year old son. I wish I could say that reaction has changed over the last decade but the scary reality is parents are just not listening. They just don't want to hear that childhood obesity IS associated with serious health problems - life-threatening ones at that.Today alone I heard another headline about a young child, 8 years old in fact, so morbidly obese officials tried to remove him from his home. Now a study from Ohio State University reports that kids gain more weight over the summer than during the school year. The story of the boy in Britain is so upsetting I don't know where to being. His mom has been feeding... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469691 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:45:00 +0100 469691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469703&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fhealthy-athletes-new-oxymoron_07.html Stories like this confound me - not because of what they have to say or conclude but because they identify a problem cited by a study that begs the question: did we need a study to confirm this? The facts speak for themselves:Population: teenage football playersWeight: 300+poundsAppearance: overweight at best and obese at worstThese are the facts, plain and simple. And, there is no doubt that this is very, very unhealthy. Again, do we really need a study to tell us this? The AP writer states:Heavy tackles and 300-pound nose guards are common in pro and college football. Now a study shows the trend toward beefier, overweight linemen is emerging at the high school level.Researchers at Iowa State University found nearly half of the offensive and defensive linemen playing on Iowa high school t... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469703 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:13:00 +0100 469703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469710&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34772&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyourchildshealth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fchildhood-obesity-time-to-really-look.html A new childhood obesity campaign is launching in my area this week. The campaign is multiprong and very interesting. On the public facing side, the campaign is targeting parents with the hope to get parents to stop buying the foods that are contributing to the problem. On the educational side, the foundation has a very robust web site and targets healthy changes for life. And, seems to promote small changes over time without quick fix promises. If a child is overweight, that child knows and so do the child's parents. It is not being mean to factually state there is a problem. If a child is struggling in math, we don't call that child stupid - we get that child help. If a child has a broken arm or needs braces, we take the child to specialists and tackle the problem. Childhood obesity needs... Your Child's Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469710 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:03:00 +0100 469710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470422&cid=t_99937_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2006%2F09%2Fheads-up-great-upcoming-webmd.html I think you all know how important this area is for promoting kid's health (eg, see my latest blog on "Dr. P's 8 steps for a healthier family").Next week we begin the last WebMD University: "Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids." It's open to all of you and I encourage you to participate.Have a look:Read about it and sign up at http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/101907.htm The live events schedule is at http://www.webmd.com/content/chat_schedules/5/116450.htm. The course leader is Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, author of The Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom's Guide to Keeping You and Your Kids Trim. We have some great guests, including Reginald Washington, MD, professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado and co-chairman of the American Academy of Pediatricstask force on obesity and psych... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470422 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 470422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=463418&cid=t_99937_113_f&fid=34649&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftechnhealth.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F09%2Fchildhood-obesity-urban-design-at.html This article from news.com.au details the findings.tags technorati : childhood obesity urban planning (Source: Tech 'n' Health) Tech 'n' Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=463418 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 463418