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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Obese children as young as six could benefit from weight-loss jabs

Weight-loss injections could benefit obese children from age six for obesity and type 2 diabetes, but gastrointestinal side effects are more common.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

Obesity Guidelines Rigged to Push Big Pharma's Skinny Jabs on Kids

AAP's 2023 childhood obesity guidelines strongly promote GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for children while many guideline leaders had undisclosed financial ties to GLP-1 manufacturers.
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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Is Running Michelle Obama's Playbook

Voluntary pressure on food companies repeats Let's Move tactics and is unlikely to substantially reduce childhood obesity without stronger regulatory measures.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Remember running the mile in school? The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back

President Trump signed the order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test, a set of standardized exercises to measure students' physical fitness, which was phased out in 2013.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The genetic factor that could impact a child's future weight, according to experts

Maternal genes significantly influence a child's future weight compared to paternal genes.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Nutrition program for Americans on food stamps at risk in GOP bill

SNAP-Ed funding is essential for teaching healthy eating habits to low-income families, particularly children at risk of obesity.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Are Drugs and Surgery the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

The obesity epidemic among children and adolescents requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates family support while also addressing the pressing need for primary prevention.
Parenting
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: Sugar is making our kids sick. Why are schools serving it?

Increased sugar consumption among children is causing adult-like health issues.
Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic with severe health implications.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Schools in Spain required to serve fruit, vegetables and fish in fight against obesity

New rules mandate schools in Spain to serve healthier food options, tackling childhood obesity.
Fried and fatty foods are now restricted in school lunches throughout Spain.
Mental health
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines | CBC News

A comprehensive team approach is crucial for effective childhood obesity treatment, integrating both psychological support and nutritional guidance.
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