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Partnership involves kids in fighting obesity in young

The Tennessean - 20 minutes ago

Obesity is tipping the scales as one of Tennessee's biggest problems.

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Illinois Obesity Rates Keep Climbing
CBS4 Quad Cities - Thu Nov 19, 2:32 pm ET
A new obesity report has some sobering estimates for Illinois and the rest of the nation. If current trends continue, about 43 percent of adults in Illinois and nationwide will be obese by 2018. That's up from about 31 percent last year.
New coalition gets behind Ohio bill to reduce obesity
The Toledo Blade - Thu Nov 19, 6:17 am ET
By JIM SIEGEL COLUMBUS DISPATCH COLUMBUS — Ohio’s children are fat and getting fatter. The problem has reached such alarming proportions that a new, powerful coalition of businesses and health-care advocates is pushing for statewide standards designed to make Ohio students healthier. A study by the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease found that Ohio’s obesity rates could eclipse 50 percent by ...
Report projects soaring obesity by 2018 in Illinois
WBBM Newsradio 780 Chicago - Thu Nov 19, 9:51 am ET
CHICAGO (AP) -- A new obesity report has some sobering estimates for Illinois and the rest of the nation.
Groupminesfitnessdata
San Antonio Express-News - Sat Nov 21, 7:22 pm ET
More than 160 trained volunteers help schools comply with state law requiring annual assessments of fitness and obesity.
Chemicals in schools: Is safety part of the equation?
Lexington Clipper-Herald - Sun Nov 22, 2:36 am ET
(ARA) - When it comes to school safety and student health, our kids deserve the best protection possible. These days, schools have programs related to everything from gun violence to obesity prevention; but how safe are our nation's schools when it comes to protecting kids from dangerous chemicals?
Survey finds 30% of Bell County is obese
Temple Daily Telegram - Sun Nov 22, 1:16 am ET
ATLANTA - The first county-by-county survey of obesity says that Bell County ranks third in Texas in the rate of incidence of diabetes among adults. The survey also reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.
Increased obesity hindering success at reducing heart disease risk
Science Daily - Thu Nov 19, 12:25 am ET
The percentage of overweight and obese adults in the United States has increased over the past two decades -- undermining efforts to reduce heart disease risk factors. Rising obesity is associated with the lower likelihood of having optimal blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Another study indicates that weight loss may correct structural heart damage in obese patients.
Highest Rates of Obesity, Diabetes in the South, Appalachia, and Some Tribal Lands
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Thu Nov 19, 12:46 pm ET
Wide sections of the Southeast, Appalachia, and some tribal lands in the West and Northern Plains have the nation′s highest rates of obesity and diabetes, according to estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ohio bill targets obesity in schools
Chillicothe Gazette - Thu Nov 19, 7:36 am ET
A bill introduced to Ohio legislators Tuesday makes schools the new battlefield in the war on childhood obesity.
Healthy House targets childhood obesity
WBTV Charlotte - Fri Nov 20, 2:26 pm ET
If you have children, you need to be aware of an epidemic that medical experts say is the greatest threat to America's health.
Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
MedicineNet.com - Wed Nov 18, 4:23 pm ET
Title: Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health Category: Health News Created: 11/17/2009 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2009
America's Obesity Obsession: It's Just Not Healthy
Blogcritics.org - Fri Nov 20, 6:02 pm ET
We are giving too much attention to the problems and creating an unhealthy lifestyle.
Group aimed at fighting child obesity to meet
The State Journal-Register - Thu Nov 19, 1:14 am ET
A year-old coalition working to combat childhood obesity is hosting a meeting Friday to review its programs and accomplishments and inform community members about how to get involved.
Fighting Child Obesity Starts at Home
FOX 13 Memphis - Wed Nov 18, 11:22 pm ET
Most children are on the fast track to diabetes and high blood pressure. In fact, doctors believe that children under 10 may be the first American generation to live shorter lives than their parents. One Mid-South woman is doing all she can to stop childhood obesity in its tracks.
Childhood Obesity Tackled in Ohio
WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia - Wed Nov 18, 10:53 pm ET
Tackling the obesity problem is no simple task, but now the push is on to stop the problem where it starts -- in childhood. A new coalition of businesses and health-care advocates is making a push in Ohio for statewide standards designed to make Ohio students healthier.