The Fat Nation
Scotsman - Childhood obesity rates are a ticking time bomb the Scottish Government must address as a matter of urgency.” Shona Robison, the minister for public health, said: “The Scottish Government recognises that obesity is an increasing problem and poses a

US Department Of Health To Combat Childhood Obesity
eMaxHealth.com - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Ad Council and the National Football League (NFL) will join to launch a new series of national public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to combat childhood obesity by encouraging physical

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Anorak - DPS explains: “The health of our students is very important to us and we wish to be part of the solution, given the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic.” It can’t be too long before heavy-set children in the UK are being so measured. One key

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Shelbyville Times-Gazette - With obesity becoming a growing concern for people across the country, various weight loss methods like pills, diets and exercise programs are becoming more and more popular. Or you can try what Jason Bliss is doing — walk across the country. Bliss

Health of adolescents declining: Study
Times of India - Australian researchers have found that the health of adolescents is declining, as the rates of obesity, depression and Many of the behaviours, attitudes and risk factors that determine adult health are established during childhood, adolescence