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Taking a deeper dive into the latest CDC obesity data
Given the intense volume of media coverage this week around the CDC’s latest report on obesity in the U.S., many in the public now know that obesity rates among children aged two to five have fallen...
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Research Snapshot: More research-based evidence needed in legislative...
How our legislators make decisions depends on a variety of factors such as expert beliefs, constituents’ opinions, political principles and research-based evidence. And while we’d like to think more...
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Family dinners may decrease risk of obesity for children
Although sit down family dinners are most commonly used to strengthen a family’s bond, a new study from the University of Minnesota shows eating dinner together has more than just emotional benefits....
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Preventing childhood obesity while promoting a positive body image
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month—a new observance that started five years ago, but is in keeping with mounting public awareness about the problem of childhood obesity. While...
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Research Snapshot: Promoting family meals holds promise for curbing childhood...
Every parent knows the struggle of eating all together. Preparing, coordinating and scheduling a family meal around the table can seem like a Herculean effort. Busy schedules, evening activities,...
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Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages can lead to infant...
Childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the last 30 years. One third of children in developed countries are overweight or obese, putting them at a high risk for many diseases. Now, a new...
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Research Snapshot: Helping curb the childhood obesity epidemic in rural...
Home isn’t just where the heart is; home is also where your meals are. Healthy meal and snacking habits at home could be building blocks for battling childhood obesity. Jayne Fulkerson, Ph.D.,...
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