http://news.prlog.org/tag/childhood-obesity/Childhood Obesity - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12112174-should-employers-be-doing-more-to-promote-family-health-and-help-fight-childhood-obesity.htmlThe battle to control the childhood obesity could benefit from targeted programs and funding to support and integrate worksite and school-based health promotion... http://www.prlog.org/12108995-hangtime-fitness-is-helping-canadian-educators-fight-obesity-in-children.htmlHangtime Fitness is hosting Canada’s first ever Youth Fitness Summit May 4th and 5th at York University to unite Educators and the youth fitness industry by providing a solid leadership and defining voice in youth fitness... http://www.prlog.org/12102547-florida-hospital-flagler-and-old-kings-elementary-team-up-to-fight-childhood-obesity.htmlPALM COAST – With the help of Florida Hospital Flagler, approximately 700 students at Old Kings Elementary are now training for a 5K. http://www.prlog.org/12101234-nation-foundation-for-governors-fitness-councils-brings-youth-fitness-campaign-to-georgia.htmlThe National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils is bringing its multi-million dollar physical fitness campaign to Georgia. http://www.prlog.org/12033316-which-group-of-asian-american-children-is-at-highest-risk-for-obesity.htmlAsian-American children have been at low risk for being overweight or obese compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., but that may be changing. http://www.prlog.org/12025093-new-sneb-journal-club-featuring-authors-from-the-journal-of-nutrition-education-and-behavior.htmlBeginning in January, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior launches the first JNEB Journal Club. The Journal Club will consist of weekly webinars featuring authors from the latest issue of Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. http://www.prlog.org/11999933-celebrity-nutritionist-robert-ferguson-to-appear-on-the-ricki-lake-show.htmlCelebrity nutritionist and health expert Robert Ferguson discusses "The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity" http://www.prlog.org/11972168-kids-book-on-healthy-lifestyle-choices-gets-praise-recognition-during-childhood-obesity-month.htmlSeptember is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and author Vanessa Pasiadis has been recognized for her book "Don’t Call Me Cookie," which calls attention to this affliction that affects so many children’s lives. http://www.prlog.org/11950952-help-your-child-fight-childhood-obesity.htmlWhile genetics and hormones can contribute to being overweight, poor diet and lack of exercise are the leading contributors of childhood obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11950344-school-foodon-the-front-line-in-the-fight-against-childhood-obesity.htmlChildhood Obesity has published a special issue dedicated to the role that schools can and should play in providing and encouraging healthy nutrition and good eating habits to help stem the tide of the obesity epidemic in children and adolescents. http://www.prlog.org/11947675-2012-naafa-convention-rousing-success.htmlNAAFA’s annual fund raising convention in Millbrae, CA brought together civil rights and body positive organizations who are working to change the world’s perception of body diversity. http://www.prlog.org/11942886-stand2learn-hires-westbrook-as-president-to-forge-new-company-forward-to-fight-childhood-obesity.html“STAND2LEARN™ is a leader in providing innovative stand-biased desks and educational solutions,” states Westbrook, “I am excited to be a part of the business and look forward to helping with student learning and well being.” http://www.prlog.org/11942050-us-faces-its-largest-scale-natural-disasterprotect-yourself-and-your-loved-ones-now.html60% of the US population (including children and elders) are suffering the ramifications of overweight, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. The cause of this epidemics is being kept quiet, the solution is being kept secret. http://www.prlog.org/11936095-magnetic-field-exposure-before-birth-may-contribute-to-childhood-obesity.htmlResearch studies find that children exposed before birth to high levels of magnetic fields from common household appliances are at increased risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing asthma. http://www.prlog.org/11890027-macho-movement-against-childhood-obesity-healthy-lifestyle-fair-for-the-bucksmont-area.htmlThis Healthy Lifestyle Fair will be chuck full of interactive activities, games and samplings to get children and families involved as they try out new healthy lifestyle choices. http://www.prlog.org/11888116-wat-aah-announces-the-re-launch-of-its-viral-campaign-blame-it-on-the-sug-aah.htmlThe viral campaign will be spread across digital platforms and the brand's social media networks and will also include a photo contest where kids/teens can submit a photo stating how they "Blame It On The SUG-AAH!" with the chance to win cash prizes. http://www.prlog.org/11880189-systems-approach-to-preventing-obesity-in-early-life.htmlCurrently more than 10% of preschoolers in the U.S. are obese and effective strategies that target pregnancy, infancy, and toddlers are urgently needed to stop the progression of the childhood obesity epidemic. http://www.prlog.org/11875618-the-childhood-obesity-crisis-one-company-offers-simple-solution-to-staggering-health-problem.htmlChildhood obesity is a crisis of epic proportions. Obesity is caused by too much food intake, not enough exercise or a combination of the two. Now, one company has found a simple solution that is nearly impossible for kids and young adults to resist http://www.prlog.org/11859048-update-grassroots-power-forward-event-postponed-partnership-with-the-ny-liberty-to-continue.htmlThe “Power Forward” charity concert sponsored by the GrassROOTS Community Foundation (GCF) and the WNBA's New York Liberty has been postponed until further notice. http://www.prlog.org/11842667-chicagos-restaurants-challenged-to-join-forces-and-offer-healthy-fare-for-kids.htmlAfter much success in Chicago's 43rd Ward, Healthy Fare for Kids program encourages restaurants across Chicagoland to offer at least one healthy meal for children http://www.prlog.org/11840810-texas-asla-announces-2012-conference-connecting-spaces-connecting-people.htmlTexas American Society of Landscape Architects to Bring Together Top Outdoor Space Designers, Sustainability Experts to Grapevine http://www.prlog.org/11824988-the-best-way-in-which-parents-can-help-their-obese-children-lose-weight-is-to-lose-weight-themselves.htmlA study by the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the University of Minnesota has indicated that a parent's weight change is a key to the success of a child's weight loss in family-based treatment of childhood obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11818332-us-soccer-foundation-awards-36-million-in-social-innovation-fund-sub-grants.htmlOn March 7, the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded 13 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grants, totaling $3.6 million over 2 years, to support the expansion of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s program that uses soccer to combat childhood obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11806743-childrens-author-anna-lee-everhart-gets-kids-moving.htmlChildren's Author Anna Lee Everhart is trying to do her part in affecting a change in childhood obesity by getting kids moving. Her first children's book entices children to jump, hop, fly, gallop, and groove. http://www.prlog.org/11804765-childhood-obesitycan-faith-based-organizations-make-difference.htmlFaith-based advocacy has been cited as a valuable tool in combating childhood obesity, but evidence is needed to support this assertion and to define how the link between advocacy and policy can contribute to promoting permanent lifestyle changes. http://www.prlog.org/11800056-middleton-resident-crowned-mrs-wisconsin-international.htmlJamie Eberle-Bradford of Middleton was crowned Mrs. Wisconsin International this month and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2012 during the final competition in Chicago, July 17-21, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11797475-games-and-interactive-media-are-powerful-tools-for-health-promotion-and-childhood-obesity-prevention.htmlChildren are naturally drawn toward gaming and other types of technology, creating an ideal opportunity to design interactive media tools to encourage physical activity and promote healthy eating habits. http://www.prlog.org/11793720-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-obesity-start-in-childhood-making-early-intervention-essential.htmlDisparities in obesity prevalence and risk factors are already evident in minority populations by the preschool years according to an article in a special issue of Childhood Obesity celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. http://www.prlog.org/11793640-childhood-obesity-journal-celebrates-lets-move-initiative-foreword-by-first-lady-michelle-obama.htmlPublisher Mary Ann Liebert released a special issue of the journal Childhood Obesity celebrating the second anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, with a special Foreword by Mrs. Obama. http://www.prlog.org/11788811-wat-aah-announces-official-partnership-with-schooltube-to-promote-move-your-body-challenge.htmlWAT-AAH!, functional water for kids, announces partnership with video sharing website, SchoolTube. http://www.prlog.org/11787406-assessing-the-value-of-bmi-screening-and-surveillance-in-schools.htmlAn expert Roundtable Discussion in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., debates the pros and cons of routine BMI screening in the school setting, discusses the most recent data, and more. http://www.prlog.org/11773657-anson-childrens-center-prepares-to-eat-smart-move-more.htmlTwo grants will help the center implement new opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity. http://www.prlog.org/11768671-fat-joe-joins-the-fight-against-childhood-obesity-with-concert-for-lets-move-newark-our-power.htmlHip-hop superstar aids in an anti-childhood obesity program created by behavioral health & fitness expert, jeff halevy http://www.prlog.org/11763808-for-the-children-overweight-or-obesea-cry-for-help.htmlChildhood Obesity has risen over 30% in the past 30 years. Is the US's philosophy of a lower calorie, low fat diet to fault? Are we responsible for our children's possible death sentence? http://www.prlog.org/11753652-national-exercise-sports-trainers-associations-kids-nutrition-specialist-training-relaunch.htmlWith the growing, alarming rates of kids obesity and diabetes, The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) developed a Kids Nutrition Specialist Training to focus on kids-specific nutrition. http://www.prlog.org/11740417-how-to-raise-healthy-children-book-launched-free-on-wwwfixchildhoodobesitycom.htmlFixChildhoodObesity.com is a website dedicated to publishing and sharing digital information pertaining to health, fitness, weight loss, and nutrition. http://www.prlog.org/11739829-wat-aah-presents-the-lets-move-in-after-school-tour-and-launches-the-move-your-body-challenge.htmlWAT-AAH! is the presenting sponsor for the touring after school event in the Charlotte area, and simultaneously launching a viral campaign highlighting the efforts of the First Lady and Beyonce's Let's Move Flash Workout! http://www.prlog.org/11737710-healthy-fare-for-kids-promotes-nutrition-in-chicagos-43rd-ward.htmlLocal restaurants commit to healthier menu options for kids in Chicago. Spearheaded by a concerned parent, Healthy Fare for Kids is an initiative designed to help children create a habit of eating nutritious, delicious and seasonal foods. http://www.prlog.org/11732331-grapical-display-childhood-obesity-almost-half-the-children-in-this-state-is-overweight.htmlAn inforgraphic of data summarized by the U.S. Department of Health has listed the Childhood Obesity Rates by State, As well as statistics by Country (Infographic) http://www.prlog.org/11708445-adolescent-and-childhood-obesity-program.html12.5 million or 17% of children are either overweight or obese in America! http://www.prlog.org/11687795-junior-league-of-boca-raton-and-whole-foods-market-team-up-to-tackle-childhood-obesity.htmlThe Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) and Whole Foods Market of Boca Raton are joining forces for their annual educational initiative, Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen http://www.prlog.org/11685220-can-peer-mentors-help-teens-lose-weight-new-strategies-for-combatting-teen-obesity.htmlObesity among adolescents has more than tripled over the past 40 years, and recent estimates find that over 18% of teens in the U.S. are obese. http://www.prlog.org/11684901-ed-koch-to-be-special-guest-on-fitsmiformoms-radio-october-7-at-100-pm-et.htmlEd Koch to be guest on FitsmiForMoms.com Radio on Friday, Oct. 7th at 1:00 pm. He is co-author, along with his sister, Pat, of Eddie Shapes Up, a children's book based on his experiences as a "chubby child," which inspires kids to get healthy. http://www.prlog.org/11664398-tommy-the-tomato-is-in-alignment-with-the-first-lady-michelle-obama.html"Tommy the Tomato" and Michelle Obama stive to make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice. http://www.prlog.org/11648777-pediatric-obesity-expert-joanne-ikedas-webinar-during-national-childhood-obesity-awareness-months.htmlPediatric obesity expert Joanne Ikeda webinar on 9/30/2011 at 2 p.m. EST.“Children and Weight: First Do No Harm,” sponsored by SNE Weight Realities and Nutrition Education for Children Divisions supporting Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. http://www.prlog.org/11644440-ys-in-new-york-state-urge-healthier-habits-during-childhood-obesity-awareness-month.htmlYMCAs take a leading roll in reversing the growth of childhood obesity in New York State during Childhood Obesity Month. http://www.prlog.org/11640240-the-right-message-on-childhood-obesity-in-new-book-aimed-at-tweens.htmlWhile the upcoming release Maggie Goes on a Diet sends the wrong message to children, the recent book Don’t Call Me Cookie provides the right message on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. http://www.prlog.org/11629175-yonkers-tennis-center-and-united-states-tennis-association-bring-revolutionary-system-to-the-court.htmlOn September 17 from 9:30AM to 4PM, Yonkers Tennis Center (YTC) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) will be teaming up to showcase Quickstart, their revolutionary, new 10 & Under Youth Tennis format at Cross County Shopping Center. http://www.prlog.org/11622481-positive-impact-of-growing-public-awareness-of-obesity-epidemic-highlighted-in-childhood-obesity.htmlIncreasing public awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic may be contributing to evidence of overall reductions in body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a nationwide study presented in Childhood Obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11612102-end-bullying-now-press-conference.htmlNAAFA will host a press conference at the National Press Club to discuss an egregious oversight in the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2010 (SSIA) and what can be done to prevent fat children from being omitted from anti-bullying protections.