Content Tagged As childhood_obesity
Tagged News
-
State lawmakers telling schools to play
March 29, 2011 10:59 PM
Colorado lawmakers from the House and Senate have reached an agreement on a bill that would require 30 minutes of exercise in elementary schools every day to help combat childhood obesity. "It's a shame that there would need to be legislation requiring something that is so valuable and that... more » -
Food companies say they'll remove 1.5 trillion calories
May 18, 2010 3:12 PM
Several of the nation's largest food companies say they will take 1.5 trillion calories out of their products by 2015 in an effort to reduce childhood obesity. First lady Michelle Obama announced the move Monday after a coalition of food manufacturers pledged to reduce the calories as part of... more » -
First lady releases child obesity recommendations
May 11, 2010 10:23 AM
A government panel says women could help reduce childhood obesity by maintaining a healthy weight when they become pregnant and by breast-feeding their babies. The suggestions are among 70 recommendations in the panel's report, released Tuesday by first lady Michelle Obama. One in 3 American children is overweight... more » -
Small soda taxes don't dent obesity
April 1, 2010 11:42 AM
A new study shows small taxes on soda do little to reduce soft drink consumption or prevent childhood obesity. The study is based on a 2004 health survey of children. It found that soda taxes, averaging about 4 cents on the dollar, didn't make much difference in consumption except... more »
As Seen On News 5
