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Hobart YMCA enhances standards for preschool and after school programs

HOBART | Hobart Family YMCA is implementing a series of healthy eating and physical activity standards in all of its preschool and after school programs as part of the Y’s nationwide commitment to combat childhood obesity and ensure that all those who participate in YMCA programs live a heal…

December 31, 2012 12:00 am

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October 08, 2012 12:00 am

Childhood obesity growing at alarming rate

Obesity is not just a personal problem but a public health epidemic that affects educational achievement, economic productivity and state budgets, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University believes.

August 20, 2012 12:00 am

Kids taste success in the obesity battle

A new, innovative pediatric weight management program for kids aged 5 to 18 echoes heightening community and nationwide concern over the obesity epidemic in the United States.

June 25, 2012 9:00 am

A pediatric dietician weighs in on childhood obesity

Sedentary TV time, huge meal portions and ever-present snacks make it easy for children to lose control of their weight, leading to increased risk of illness, social hardships and decreased overall health.

March 01, 2012 8:00 am

What your child watches may effect how he feels about his weight

The Biggest Loser. Jillian Michaels. Huge. Drop Dead Diva. Dance Your A** Off.

July 11, 2010 12:00 am

Local programs help kids fight the fat

About the same time the American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement on childhood obesity earlier this year, First Lady Michelle Obama was kicking off her campaign to fight the same issue. At that same time, Dr. Clark Kramer and nurse practitioner Sarah Kats were noticing that many of…

July 11, 2010 12:00 am Related