Childhood Obesity Task Force Unveils Action Plan
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Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation
White House press release, May 11, 2010
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Childhood: Obesity in Young Subjects Drops in Study
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Thousands of sixth graders who participated in a school-based health
program were less obese by eighth grade than a group of similar children
who did not, according to a new study done for the National Institutes of Health.
By Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, July 12, 2010
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First Lady Launches President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
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Mrs. Obama joins Washington, DC-area kids to unveil expanded mission of Council, introduce 2010 Council Co-Chairs and Members.
White House press release, June 23, 2010
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Fit body. Fit brain.
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It’s been called Miracle-Gro® for the brain by Harvard medical school
professor and clinical psychologist John Ratey. It’s BDNF, or
brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a chemical that fuels almost all
brain activities that lead to higher thought. Research shows that high
levels of BDNF cause brain cells to branch out, link together, and
communicate in new ways—the process that leads to learning.
By Karen Giles-Smith, Healthy & Fit, 3/23/10
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Food, fun — and fat: War on obesity targets food marketing
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The battle to shrink the waistlines of America’s children focuses
increasingly on how food is marketed, including the use of toys as lures.
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Stephen Smith, Boston
Globe,
July 19, 2010
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Healthy alternatives for after-school snack time
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The new school year is just around the corner, and with childhood
obesity on the rise and an increased national focus on sensible eating,
it's more important than ever to offer healthy food alternatives to
kids.
Content provided by Dr. Praeger for ARAcontent, published in the Cherokee Scout, August 5, 2010
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HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
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Adults gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of
moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of
physical activity a day, according to the new Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans. The comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all ages and
physical conditions was released today by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
News Release from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, October 7, 2008
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Landmark Legislation for Universal Access to After School Passes Legislature
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Legislation that sets the stage for universal access to after school
programs for Illinois youth now moves to the Governor's desk after
passing overwhelmingly in the Illinois House of Representatives. The
bill was passed with large margins in the Senate earlier in April.
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New Foundation Will Bring Americans Together to Target Childhood Obesity
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First Lady Michelle Obama’s nationwide childhood obesity initiative was taken to a new level with the launch of the Partnership for a Healthier America. This new foundation will ultimately encourage the nation to commit to healthier lifestyles. The First Lady will serve as Honorary Chair.
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NY Governor Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paterson Release Childhood Obesity Initiative
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A press release by the New York State Government announcing the release of the Healthy Kids, Healthy New York After-School Initiative guidelines and toolkit. Officially announced by the Governor and First Lady, the release will provide information, tips, and recommendations to after-school programs for combating childhood obesity.
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Obamas Expand Fitness Council’s Mission
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Somehow it feels wrong to say that the President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports has “broadened” its mission when the whole
point is to help Americans become more fit. But, in fact, the council has an expanded mission that includes
healthy eating and a longer name to reflect that. It’s now the President’s Council on Physical Fitness,
Sports and Nutrition.
By Susan Jo Keller, New York Times, June 23, 2010
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Obesity: Making fresh produce a summer ritual
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With childhood obesity on the rise and no end to the mass-marketing of
processed foods, parents have a great opportunity this summer to take
measures into their own hands. Boston has become a national model for
fighting fat with fresh farm produce.
Editorial, Boston Globe, July 12, 2010
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Remarks by the First Lady at "Let's Move" Action Plan Announcement
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Remarks by the First Lady at "Let's Move" Action Plan Announcement with Cabinet Secretaries
White House press release, May 11, 2010
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School Initiative to Support Goal of Physically Active Youth Being Healthy & Ready to Learn
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In support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign to solve
the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation, the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) today announced its
new Let's Move In School Initiative, and in partnership with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent
and School Health, presented the findings of a new comprehensive CDC
report on physical activity, physical education and academic
performance.
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Small changes steer kids toward smarter school lunch choices
With the spotlight on childhood obesity, schools across the country are
looking for ways to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.
By Jane Black,
Washington Post, Wednesday, June 9, 2010
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Support Grows for Limiting Junk Food in MA
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The Massachusetts Senate is beginning to support healthy eating legislation due to an increase in childhood obesity, now recognized as a statewide and nationwide issue. This particular bill addresses vending machine sales and hopes to meet healthy standards for the food offered.
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The Path to Healthier Nutrition for Our Kids Starts in Child Care
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An assembly member in California has recently authored a bill targeting toddlers and their lifestyles. This article outlines the importance of teaching and encouraging children about healthy lifestyles during early childcare. The bill, if passed, will update the meal-plan model set in place for childcare centers to provide food meeting federal guidelines.
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The School-Lunch Test
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A New York Times article about various healthy eating programs across the country, including the HOPS (Healthier Options for Public School children) and HOPE (Healthy Options for People through Extensions) programs.
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What We Know, and Don’t, About Children and Junk Food
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Last month, scientists at Yale’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity published a provocative study suggesting that kids are especially drawn to junk food when a popular cartoon character adorns the package.
By James McWilliams, New York Times, July 22, 2010
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Whether a Child Lights Up, or Chows Down
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If you had to choose one public health problem to attack, which would it
be: teenage smoking or childhood obesity?
By Gina Kolata, New York Times, July 10, 2010
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