childhood obesity

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March 31, 2016

Studies have shown that children entering kindergarten at a healthy weight are least likely to develop diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other health issues. They're also more likely to become healthy adults. And that's something to aspire to! Join #FoodFri on April 1, 2016, between 1 and 2pm, Eastern...

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Migdalia Rivera

Research

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February 29, 2016

More Latino kids ages 2-5 are overweight/obese (30%) than white kids (21%). That’s because of maternal obesity, less exclusive breastfeeding, and workplace and childcare issues that affect nutrition and physical activity levels, according to a new package of research from Salud America! , a...

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Dr. Amelie Ramirez

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May 8, 2015

As you may know, recently I launched a global petition to fight for compulsory, practical food education for all children in schools across the world. Within a month, we had well over 700,000 signatures but now I really need your help to get more. I profoundly believe that it is every child’s human...

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Jamie Oliver

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April 7, 2015

Got a minute? Mom to mom: we really need your help to keep the pressure on Nickelodeon to STOP marketing junk food to kids! Can you add your voice? You see, Nickelodeon has a huge influence on children, like my son J.P. A 2012 study by the Center for Science and the Public Interest found that 69%...

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Karen Showalter

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November 14, 2014

From the moment I step out my door the nightmare begins. My Big Boy, who is six, asks where we are going and I answer ‘the grocery store.’ Immediately the nagging begins from the Little Tike, now 3, asking for candy and bargaining good behavior for a lollipop. Mind you, he had a big lunch right...

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Sarene Alsharif

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November 11, 2014

Obesity is threatening the United States. Today, more than 23 million children and teenagers, approximately 1 in 3 , are obese or overweight. This number is staggering and far-reaching. Children who are obese or overweight have a higher risk of developing obesity related diseases, like diabetes,...

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Migdalia Rivera

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November 6, 2014

Today more than 23 million children and teens in the U.S. are overweight or obese contributing to the rise of diabetes in our youth. As a result, it's become important for parents to learn the difference between the two types of diabetes, their symptoms, and what can be done to keep children...

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Migdalia Rivera

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October 23, 2014

Teaching Gardens were designed by the American Heart Association to encourage children. Participating children are fascinated by the gardening process! Unbeknowst to them, they are learning healthy nutrition & learning through school based gardening to connect with healthy foods that help to...

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Migdalia Rivera

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October 17, 2014

We envision a world in which all people have access to healthy, affordable food that nourishes our bodies and environments. Yet right now, that vision is plagued by severe inequality.

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Migdalia Rivera

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October 8, 2014

Join #FoodFri on October 10, at 1 p.m., EST , to chat with Richard Chisolm the Director of Cafeteria Man , a documentary that follows Tony Geraci, Chef and Baltimore School Food-Service Director, on his journey to replace processed school meals with locally-grown, freshly-prepared meals. The film,...

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Migdalia Rivera