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Did you know? Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Did you know? Childhood obesity Childhood obesity can have a harmful effect on the body in a variety of ways. Obese children are more likely to have: • High blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. • Increased risk of impaired glucose... Read More
Five fun ways to get kids moving Updated: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 Physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. And now, more than ever, it’s important to get kids engaged in physical activity for their long-term health. Read More
Health clubs combining diet counseling with training programs Updated: Wed, Sep 22, 2010 It’s not that there is a lot of good news for the health club industry, but there just isn’t any real bad news either. Revenue for the industry held at $23.8 billion in 2009, only off 2008’s pace by 1.5 percent. Read More
TRICARE Encourages Military Kids to “Move” on Childhood Obesity Updated: Wed, Sep 8, 2010 During the month of September, TRICARE continues its strong commitment to the battle against childhood obesity. By observing Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, TRICARE is an active participant in the Let’s Move! program for military kids. Read More
Doctor, health care pals start child obesity pilot Updated: Tue, May 4, 2010 EAGLE, Idaho — It was on their morning runs that a pediatrician, dietitian, physical therapist and exercise therapist thought up a way to tackle childhood obesity. They decided to blend their specialties into a free pilot program involving the whole family to help children ages 6 to 16. The friends wanted to... Read More
Michelle Obama helps kids get fit Updated: Mon, May 3, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama announced her “Let's Move” campaign to fight childhood obesity this year. The goal is to solve childhood obesity within one generation so that children born today reach adulthood in good health. Childhood obesity has more than tripled and 1 in 3 American children is either... Read More
BIG kids now, BIG problems later Updated: Mon, May 3, 2010 Nearly 1 in 3 Oklahoma children is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and the condition could cause lifelong problems. Obesity increases the risk for problems like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer and osteoarthritis, said Sandy Richardson of the University of Oklahoma. “We used to... Read More
Creating fit and healthy children Updated: Thu, Mar 4, 2010 Eric Fisher says his sons are crazy about sports, so staying active comes easily. The Nichols Hills family’s summer is filled with weightlifting camps, preseason football, bicycling riding and running. “For them, it’s just their normal life,” Fisher said. “We have seven bicycles in our garage for... Read More
Teachers make donation Updated: Sat, Jun 3, 2006 TULSA - Members of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union recently donated $2,000 to the Henry Zarrow International School to recognize efforts by the school to fight childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes. Francie Hamer, physical education teacher, brought the pedometer-based Step Rewards program to the school this... Read More
Feeling fat? Don’t worry, you’re not alone Updated: Thu, Apr 27, 2006 Kyle Thompson, a college student, wishes he was slimmer. Body image is something that most teens struggle with today. Magazines and popular sitcoms proclaim the importance of fitting into the groove of the perfect body image. "It sucks being overweight, Thompson said. "I'm tired easier, I sweat easier compared to... Read More
Program gets kids, parents moving Updated: Sat, Mar 11, 2006 Integris has taken an active role in reducing childhood obesity. The Medical Center has fought to limit junk food in schools. And now has kids and their parents dancing off the pounds! Newsnine's Angela Buckelew introduces us to a mom and daughter.. "on the move. Read More
Tulsa fitness program seeks teenagers Updated: Mon, Jan 16, 2006 TULSA - Children's Medical Center in Tulsa is offering overweight teens a new start through Fun & Fit Teens, an eight-week, family focused program directed by a doctor, dietitian, exercise physiologist, health behavior specialist and an adolescent development specialist. Fun & Fit Teens is scheduled from 5:30 to... Read More
Chicago school helps kids stay fit Updated: Mon, Dec 26, 2005 What to do about the state's obesity epidemic among our youth? It's been debated many times over. The Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition reports roughly one-third of the state's school children are obese, overweight or at risk. Angela Buckelew tells us about a school that's turned to yoga, and so much more. Read More
Device detects infant obesity Updated: Mon, Nov 7, 2005 Obesity is a growing concern among our youths, and detecting childhood obesity in babies has always been a difficult task. Read More
N.J. pre-school teaches kids nutrition Updated: Fri, Nov 4, 2005 Schools around the nation are dealing with obese kids in record numbers. Many believe the problem lies in what kind of foods they eat. But one pre-school is taking a different approach. Read More
Parents' fitness focus helps teach children Updated: Tue, May 10, 2005 School is about out. Tests are winding down. Projects are due, and classes are almost at an end. Parents have been anxiously making sure their children have gotten their projects done on time and tests studied for as well. Don't the kids deserve a break now? Guess again. How about a couple of more lessons, such... Read More
Students to be taught how to live healthier Updated: Sun, Aug 22, 2004 Oklahoma schools have been given their homework: Turn out students who are fit, healthy and ready to learn. One of Central Oklahoma Turning Point's recommendations is for schools to adopt guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which include serving more nutritional food, having a... Read More
Parental weight linked to childhood overweight Updated: Wed, Jul 28, 2004 I'm back from a California meeting on kids and activity. A new study sets the stage. Stanford University researchers tracked 150 kids from birth to 9 1/2 years of age to pinpoint risk factors for childhood overweight. Researchers found the strongest risk factor was "parent overweight." In other words, if the parents... Read More
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