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Prescribing parks for our health. What a concept!The Weight of the Nation shared a link.
Some post-holiday news to give us hope. Let us all continue the good work to bend the trend and keep our children healthy.- LikesSee All
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Looking for ideas on how to spread the message about The Weight of the Nation? Partner with a school in your community and host a screening. Here's how a partnership with one such school is helping to engage students in obesity prevention.The Weight of the Nation shared a link.
Here's some food for thought: Scientists are examining potential links between climate change and obesity. Learn more...The Weight of the Nation shared a link.
Very insightful blog post by Margo Wootan (who is featured in The Weight of the Nation documentary) about the influence that food marketing has on kids.The Weight of the Nation shared a link.
From good news to sobering news... Earlier this week we shared with you the NY Times story on childhood obesity rates dropping in several American cities.
Today, a report released in the British health journal, The Lancet, reminds us there's still work to do to turn the tide of obesity and obesity-related chronic disease. http://bit.ly/UWnwfxThe Weight of the Nation shared a link.
Here's some good news: After decades of rising childhood obesity rates, several American cities are reporting their first declines.
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Wow! Here's some inspiration to start off your week. With the help and support from her family, young Breanna shows how a steady diet and exercise routine have helped her to lose weight and feel healthy again. Hooray Breanna!The Weight of the Nation shared a link.
Love The Weight of the Nation film series? Want to do more to "activate" dialogue and encourage others around you to get involved in helping solve the obesity epidemic? Sign up to receive a FREE screening kit which includes DVDs of the full series and discussion guides. Visit http://bit.ly/11VrTJqThe Weight of the Nation shared a link via Partnership for a Healthier America.
Regular exercise in nature is proven to improve children’s physical and mental health! Get moving outside with help from Let's Move!- An exercise and diet combination is more effective for weight loss than just dieting alone. Biggest Loser, season 8, formed the basis for this interesting study from the National Institutes of Health (via podcast): 1.usa.gov/11rFbgB
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What to do about food deserts?
Mobile markets may offer a compelling way to bring affordable, healthy food to the people! Heres a great article from our friends at Community Commons.- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like ThisPeople Talking About This1211,639