Browsing Tag childhood obesity
Causes of Childhood Obesity in the United States by Steve Laux
By jsnaric at April 27, 2012 | 2:12 pm | 0 Comment
In the United States, the rate of obesity for all age groups has risen sharply over the past 30 years. Children and adolescents are among those with the greatest increases in obesity rates. During that time period, the percentage of obese children ages 6 to 11 has nearly tripled and for those 12 to 19 years of age the percentage has more than tripled, with both age groups more...
The Role High Fructose Corn Syrup Plays in Obesity by Hollie Strawn
By jsnaric at December 23, 2011 | 12:11 pm | 0 Comment
High Fructose Corn Syrup, or HFCS, in consumer foods has recently generated controversy concerning its role as a contributor to rising obesity rates in the United States. Two questions stand out. One asks, “Does HFCS actually cause weight gain with obesity indicators such as metabolic changes along with increased adiposity, especially as compared with sucrose?”, and more...
Fun Summer Activities For Kids By Dr.Britt
By jsnaric at May 22, 2011 | 3:06 pm | 0 Comment
These activities are not only fun for young children, but can also be fun for adults. There are many ways to play with both balloons and hula hoops, including using different positions for the hula hoops (such as waist, arm and legs) and playing catch or trying to keep balloons in the air. Balloon bags are simply clear trash bags that are sealed that contain many more...
Is Your Dinner Quick, Affordable, and ABCD Healthy™? (video)
By jsnaric at March 6, 2011 | 6:44 pm | 0 Comment
Is Your Dinner Quick, Affordable, and ABCD Healthy™? By Nurse Kimberly While I was choosing my ABCD Healthy™ lunch items at Wal-mart the other day I also picked up everything I would need for my ABCD Healthy™ dinners. As promised each week I will try to share a ABCD Healthy™ lunch and dinner idea for you and your family to try. // If you are not yet more...
What Are You Eating For Lunch? Is It ABCD Healthy? (video)
By khickman at March 4, 2011 | 10:42 pm | 0 Comment
What Are You Eating For Lunch? Is It ABCD Healthy? (video) By Nurse Kimberly var playerhost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://myfamilyplate.s3.amazonaws.com/ezs3js/secure/" : "http://myfamilyplate.s3.amazonaws.com/ezs3js/player/"); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + playerhost + "flv/8304F197-AF79-A84A-E556BD28DC8EA4BF.js' more...
