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Living near fast-food restaurants may not have an effect on childhood obesity
Health experts around the world have been concerned for years about the impact of fast food on the eating habits of younger children.
Fri Jan 15 2021
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Child obesity an 'exploding nightmare' in developing world - WHO
Biological factors, inadequate access to healthy foods, a decline in physical activity in schools and the unregulated marketing of fattening foods are among the drivers of the worsening epidemic.
Tue Jan 26 2016
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Mindfulness could help curb childhood obesity
New research from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Tennessee, suggests that mindfulness training may help reduce childhood obesity.
Sat Jan 23 2016
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Turn off the TV during pregnancy to prevent childhood obesity
Expectant mothers can help prevent childhood obesity early by adopting healthy screentime habits even before the child is born.
Fri May 09 2014
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Parenting styles can lead to childhood obesity - Study
While supportive parenting can curb a child's risk of obesity, poor parenting can increase the odds sigificantly, says a new study.
Thu Feb 06 2014
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First Lady launches US schools push on obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama took her campaign against childhood obesity to a new level Thursday with a $150 million program to encourage more physical activity in American schools.
Thu Feb 28 2013
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Decline in childhood obesity in the US
Following recent media reports that in some cities in the US childhood obesity rates have dipped, new research now backs up with claims.
Thu Dec 27 2012