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Fattening Flu? Childhood Obesity Linked to Cold Virus

By Katie DrummondSep 20th 2010 – 11:02AM
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Justin Sullivan, Getty Images

(Sept. 20) -- Researchers think they've found another piece to the complex puzzle of what's causing a rise in childhood obesity worldwide: Kids who've suffered from a common cold virus are also more likely to be significantly heavier than their peers. What the study found In a small study of 124 youths, slightly more than...

Opinion: The Challenge of Childhood Obesity

Feb 22nd 2010 – 7:00AM
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AFP / Getty Images

(Feb. 22) -- For many years, educators, nutritionists and researchers have been trying to call attention to the crisis of childhood obesity. And now, with Michelle Obama sounding the clarion call, we finally have a real opportunity to turn the tide on this growing public health threat. But all the acclaim the first lady...

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  • 01/17/12 Healthy Eating for Kids Source: Food Network
  • 10/10/11 Healthy Eating for Kids Source: Cabinet.com - Bedford NH Join us at Hollis Family Chiropratic where certified Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Coach Tasha van Es will be discussing the importance of diet in building the foundations for a healthy childhood.
  • 09/12/11 Healthy Eating for Kids Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OH When it comes to teaching kids healthy eating habits, to me food shouldn't be fast.
  • 07/03/11 Healthy eating for kids Source: Toronto Sun - Toronto ON - Canada Recently T-fal launched its Healthy Cooking for Healthy Kids Program, a campaign that provides parents with easy advice, resources and recipes to get their children on the path to healthy living.

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