Junk Food Shills: Cartoon Characters Appeal to Young Kids gwhqadmin June 28, 2010 Breaking WLS News Junk food with cartoon characters on the packaging tastes better in the minds of young children, according to a new survey....
Chocolate-flavored Toddler Formula Pulled from Shelves gwhqadmin June 16, 2010 Breaking WLS News A chocolate-flavored formula geared toward toddlers was pulled after an uproar from parents and nutritionists claiming that sugar-laden flavorings...
Chefs Adopt Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity gwhqadmin June 15, 2010 Breaking WLS News Professional chefs across the country are joining first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity by educating kids on smart food...
Children of Battered Moms More Often Obese gwhqadmin June 14, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Women who are victims of domestic violence are more likely to have obese preschoolers, a new study shows, indicating an unexpected cause of childhood...
Kids with Working Mothers More Apt to be Overweight gwhqadmin May 28, 2010 Breaking WLS News Childhood obesity is driven by many factors and now researchers have added a new one to the list: whether mom has a job....
Obesity Experts Say Bring Back Home Ec gwhqadmin May 18, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity can be tackled by teaching home economics in school, say advocates who believe teens should learn how to cook healthy meals....
Childhood Obesity Task Force Unveils 70-Point Plan gwhqadmin May 16, 2010 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Michelle Obama unveiled a 70-point plan Tuesday aimed at curbing the nation's epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation.
Childhood Obesity Rates Vary from State to State gwhqadmin May 10, 2010 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Childhood obesity rates range from less than 10 percent in the Pacific Northwest to more than 30 percent in the deep south, a new report shows....
