Nutrition & Prevention » Childhood Obesity http://nutritionandprevention.com Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:51:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 RT @testcountry: Childhood obesity causes girls to become women at a younger age. #obesity http://nutritionandprevention.com/rt-testcountry-childhood-obesity-causes-girls-to-become-women-at-a-younger-age-obesity.html http://nutritionandprevention.com/rt-testcountry-childhood-obesity-causes-girls-to-become-women-at-a-younger-age-obesity.html#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:48:45 +0000 admin http://nutritionandprevention.com/rt-testcountry-childhood-obesity-causes-girls-to-become-women-at-a-younger-age-obesity.html RT @testcountry: Childhood obesity causes girls to become women at a younger age. #obesity – by inerexpression (collichristante)

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]]> http://nutritionandprevention.com/rt-testcountry-childhood-obesity-causes-girls-to-become-women-at-a-younger-age-obesity.html/feed 0 Some Minority Groups Hit Hard by Childhood Obesity http://nutritionandprevention.com/some-minority-groups-hit-hard-by-childhood-obesity.html http://nutritionandprevention.com/some-minority-groups-hit-hard-by-childhood-obesity.html#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:12:47 +0000 admin http://nutritionandprevention.com/some-minority-groups-hit-hard-by-childhood-obesity.html Some Minority Groups Hit Hard by Childhood Obesity
MONDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) — While some research suggests that the incidence of childhood obesity may be leveling off, a new study finds that for certain racial groups the rates may actually be getting higher.
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Selma Back to School Health Fair Aug. 14
The Central Valley Lioness Lions Club and teen Leo Club has teamed up with Adventist Health/Central Valley Network to hold a Selma Back to School Health Fair, giving families a chance to prepare for the upcoming school year through on-the-spot school physicals and immunizations.
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By helping pregnant mothers with nutrition and exercise, Dr. Michelle Mottola is shaping the future of health care, wellness and medical discovery. For more information, please visit: www.westernmakesadifference.ca

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Dr. Robert Lustig explains the possible connection between stress and obesity in children

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]]> http://nutritionandprevention.com/stress-and-childhood-obesity.html/feed 21 I need to know “popular” children’s charities in the Tri-State area. Any thoughts? http://nutritionandprevention.com/i-need-to-know-popular-childrens-charities-in-the-tri-state-area-any-thoughts.html http://nutritionandprevention.com/i-need-to-know-popular-childrens-charities-in-the-tri-state-area-any-thoughts.html#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:03:45 +0000 admin http://nutritionandprevention.com/i-need-to-know-popular-childrens-charities-in-the-tri-state-area-any-thoughts.html Nutraceuticals for children: a focus on obesity; Children are increasingly being diagnosed with a range of health problems linked to obesity and the nutraceuticals … An article from: Nutraceuticals World
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Obesity & children’s health.(AGES & STAGES): An article from: National Women’s Health Report
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Dr. Rob’s Guide to Raising Fit Kids: A Family-Centered Approach to Achieving Optimal Health
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Question by Bean: I need to know “popular” children’s charities in the Tri-State area. Any thoughts?
What are children “suffering” the most from in the Tri-State area? Is it obesity? Abuse? Lack of education?

Which charities support these problems?
What are children “suffering” the most from in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT)? Is it obesity? Abuse? Lack of education?

Which charities support these problems?

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There’s a lot of areas considered “Tri-State”…where are you?

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]]> http://nutritionandprevention.com/i-need-to-know-popular-childrens-charities-in-the-tri-state-area-any-thoughts.html/feed 3 At what weight is an 11 year old child “overweight”? http://nutritionandprevention.com/at-what-weight-is-an-11-year-old-child-overweight.html http://nutritionandprevention.com/at-what-weight-is-an-11-year-old-child-overweight.html#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:42:48 +0000 admin http://nutritionandprevention.com/at-what-weight-is-an-11-year-old-child-overweight.html Teenage Waistland: A Former Fat Kid Weighs in on Living Large, Losing Weight, and How Parents Can (and Can’t) Help
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Question by ASHiiE: At what weight is an 11 year old child “overweight”?

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depends on the height and gender.

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Question by Icky: When do you call it “child obesity”?
What establishes the difference between chubby, fat and obese?

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Answer by Snoopy
Your pediatrician should be the most reliable method of figuring this out. However, as a baseline, you can use a BMI calculator.
Try this one, geared specifically for kids: http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/bmicalculator.html

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A trendy hair and fashion show benefiting the Iowa Heart Foundation and their Childhood Obesity Programs. Hosted by Serenity Salons. … Scarlet Hair and Fashion Show part 3

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