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Childhood Obesity — Is it an Avoidable Epidemic?

Childhood Obesity — Is it an Avoidable Epidemic?


“The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake.”
~First Lady …

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Study Finds Weight in Children May Impact Lung Function

Study Finds Weight in Children May Impact Lung Function


There is new research to add to the growing list of why exercise and maintaining a healthy BMI is so critical for …

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Despite the Obesity Epidemic Among Black Children NAACP Is Against the NYC Ban on Sugary Drinks

Despite the Obesity Epidemic Among Black Children NAACP Is Against the NYC Ban on Sugary Drinks

If you are drinking a soda at the moment you may want to put it down and read this carefully. Data supports the …

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FLOTUS Michelle Obama Debuts New Cookbook

FLOTUS Michelle Obama Debuts New Cookbook


 
How could you not love the first lady? She’s beautiful, she’s stylish, she’s an awesome mother, a wonderful wife, and she cares about the …

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Money Moday: How To Fight Childhood Obesity On A Slim Budget

Money Moday: How To Fight Childhood Obesity On A Slim Budget


“But doctor, my kid can’t be overweight, he’s the same size as all his cousins.”
That’s the response we pediatricians often receive after informing parents …

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First Lady Criticized For 1,700 Calorie Meal As The Head Of “Let’s Move” Campaign

First Lady Criticized For 1,700 Calorie Meal As The Head Of “Let’s Move” Campaign

File this under “Can the FLOTUS have some breathing room, please? Thanks.”
From the Washington Post:
First lady Michelle Obama ordered a whopper of a meal …

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