Tag Archives: Obesity

Diet, exercise not enough against obesity? – Hindustan Times

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ang

Hindustan Times Diet, exercise not enough against obesity?Hindustan Times… published in The New England Journal of Medicine last week, throws a wrench in the conventional message that diet and exercise alone are enough to maintain a healthy weight and reveals … Continue reading →

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Slidell Fit As A Firefighter program shines at regional obesity summit – NOLA.com

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ang

NOLA.com Slidell Fit As A Firefighter program shines at regional obesity summitNOLA.comThe SOS recognition also came as a surprise to Fit as a Firefighter program Director Taffy Morrison, who initially expected that the program outlining Slidell's free, weeklong summer fitness … Continue reading →

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Re-defining policy in Tucson to address the cost of obesity – Inside Tucson Business

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Ang

Re-defining policy in Tucson to address the cost of obesityInside Tucson Business… a good place to grow and a great place to live. Contact Dane Woll, president and CEO of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, at DaneW@tucsonymca.org. His Getting Fit … Continue reading →

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The Y urges healthier habits for kids during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month – nwitimes.com

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ang

The Y urges healthier habits for kids during Childhood Obesity Awareness Monthnwitimes.comThe Ys offer a variety of opportunities for all children to get fit. At the Valpo Y, kids can participate in Yoga for Kids, Zumbatomic, and Qigong for Kids. … Continue reading →

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Tackling Childhood Obesity with Fuel Up to Play 60 – USDA.gov (press release) (blog)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ang

Tackling Childhood Obesity with Fuel Up to Play 60USDA.gov (press release) (blog)… DC (Photo Courtesy of fueluptoplay60.com) As students across the country get back in school and we gear up for Monday Night Football, the Fuel Up to Play 60 … Continue reading →

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How Do People Lose Weight & What Can Be Done About the Obesity Epidemic? – HelpingYouCare™

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ang

Daily Mail How Do People Lose Weight & What Can Be Done About the Obesity Epidemic?HelpingYouCare™In Quantification of the effect of energy imbalance on bodyweight, Dr Kevin Hall, of the NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases … Continue reading →

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Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than others – The Mercury

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Ang

Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than othersThe MercuryBased on calculation of body mass index from self-reported height and weight, roughly a third of the baby boomers polled are obese, compared with about a quarter of both older and younger responders. … Continue reading →

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Troy Summer Camp Fights Childhood Obesity – WAKA

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Ang

Troy Summer Camp Fights Childhood ObesityWAKAGet Fit Kids Camp counselors say the goal is to teach children how to have fun while being active. Counselors say throughout the summer, kids have lost around 10 pounds by playing games, riding bikes, … Continue reading →

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ChildCare Education Institute Joins the Fight Against Childhood Obesity With … – PR Newswire (press release)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Ang

ChildCare Education Institute Joins the Fight Against Childhood Obesity With …PR Newswire (press release)CCEI's new course is focused on developing lifelong nutrition and fitness habits in the child care environment. The Healthy Habits course teaches caregivers why and how to … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Classes Target Kids to Fight Obesity and Diabetes – KRIS Corpus Christi News

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ang

Triathlon Classes Target Kids to Fight Obesity and DiabetesKRIS Corpus Christi NewsThe local triathlon club is putting on weekly clinics for both kids and adults in the area. The training course is designed to prepare the students for a mini … Continue reading →

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Obesity contagious among family, friends, but why? – Deseret News

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Ang

MedIndia Obesity contagious among family, friends, but why?Deseret NewsInstead, it appears that "shared ideas about acceptable weight or body size play only a minor role in spreading obesity among friends." They believe other factors, like eating together and exercising together, … Continue reading →