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Childhood Obesity Rates Higher in the South
Childhood obesity remains to be a threat in our kid's lives, especially for those raised in the south, but what is it going to take to reverse this trend?
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5 Good Reasons to Make Your Own Baby Food
Making baby food was something I did for both of my kids. It's not really as much trouble as you might think, and there are definitely some good benefits.
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Controlling Kids' Portions Could Create Future Food Issues
What my children eat and how much they eat is a source of stress for me. Many dietitians follow the philosophy that children need to learn to regulate their own appetites.
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'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution': Will It Work?
Jamie Oliver, who has led a one-man healthy food crusade in England for a decade, has hopped the pond. Will the U.S. accept "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution"?
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Industry Takes On Childhood Obesity, But Will It Help?
Industry changes to help combat childhood obesity are happening, including a soft drink producer who is making it more difficult for school children to access their products.
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Are Parents Just Not Getting The Hint?
Food marketers will do just about anything to get our attention- or rather, the attention of our children. The volume of unhealthy foods being targeted to kids is on the rise.
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Healthy Living Unites 3 Generations*
Greg's daughters are growing up healthy and happy, and he's closer than ever to his father, thanks to his life changes, inspired by SparkPeople!
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Slash Your Child's Risk for Obesity by 40%--Without Diet or Exercise
What if preventing obesity in kids had nothing to do with exercise or nutrition? Recently published research shows it's easier than we may think...
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8 Tips to Help Kids Feel at Home in the Kitchen
With all the talk of how we should help kids stay healthy, my mind keeps returning to the same idea: Teach them to cook! Here's how.
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Your Life Changes Are Changing the Lives of Others
Every time we take the stairs instead of the elevator or cook at home instead of picking up takeout, we're setting an example. See how members are influencing their families.
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'I'm a Better Mom--and I Broke the Cycle of Obesity in My Family'
Overweight since childhood, one mom shares how she lost 177 pounds, ended the cycle of obesity in her family--and is working to help other kids who are just like she was.
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Childhood Obesity: Is total TV watching time the problem, or is it the commercials?
For childhood obesity, the number of food commercials viewed may matter more than time spent watching TV.
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Recess Before Lunch Improves Child Behavior
Some schools are experimenting to see if mixing up the order of the day improves children's eating habits, physical activity and behavior. So what exactly are they doing?
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We're Ready to 'Move' on the First Lady's Childhood Obesity Initiative
The First Lady today announced details of her childhood obesity initiative, Let's Move. SparkPeople is ready to fully support this initiative and wants your help!
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Kid Snacking: How Much Is Too Much?
I have a feeling that one day very soon, I’m going to become the complaining parent at my 3-year old's preschool. It seems like her short school day revolves around snacks.
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