I know what you're thinking, what is the world coming to!? We have seen childhood obesity become a huge epidemic and now it seems as though it could be affecting even our toddlers. This 2 year old has become the youngest person in the world to undergo gastric bypass. The … [Read more...]
BMI On Your Child’s Report Card
If you have children, grades might not be the only thing on their report cards. In the near future your kid could come barreling through the door after school with a different kind of report card. Some states are now adding BMI (Body Mass Index) to report cards. The goal of this new policy is … [Read more...]
No Overweight Kids In School – BMI Checks To Come
We know that the future of our nation lies in the hands of our children. We also know that obesity is climbing at an alarming rate, especially in younger kids. This video gives perspective from an outsiders point of view looking in. He makes a lot of valid points! [ This type of testing … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver Tackles The Obesity Crisis In A U.S. Town
Whoa! Watch this clip! It's quite dramatic but somewhat realistic. This English Chef turned his country's childhood obesity around, and now he's helping the U.S. Most people would encourage the help. However, this city is giving him tons of kickback! Even the radio station seems to be … [Read more...]
Barbara Walters Lashes Out At Paula Deen For New Children’s Cook Book
Two big names on tv had a pretty big controversy on their hands. Paula Deen, one of the biggest name in cooking, and Barbara Walters seem to have a huge disagreement! While Deen has recently released her new cookbook for children, Walters believes that this could be a negative thing for … [Read more...]
Sugar Anyone???
I feel as though the breakfast industry is drugging our youth. Look at these cool visual representations of how much sugar is in some of these popular breakfast foods. Tell us what you think!!! Pop Tarts, Frosted Cherry 2 Pastries Sugars, total: 34g Calories, total: … [Read more...]
Obesity Still On The Rise
All this time I thought America was getting more educated and thinner with new "healthier" meal options, easier and more convenient diet plans, and sites like these that educate the world through the web. How could it be that Obesity is STILL climbing? The "La Times" reported that … [Read more...]
Marketers Have Sunk To An All Time LOW!
Markets have hit an all time low. Now, instead of just advertising on tv and in the papers, they are now pushing junk food onto kids through the internet! With the rising rate of childhood obesity, parents are now going to have to restrict internet access to protect their kids overall … [Read more...]
An Interactive Way To Keep Your Kids Fit
Chances are, if you are overweight then your children might be affected! Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate. With American moms working hard at work, it's hard for them to come home and tend to all of their children's health needs. Moms of the 60's are no longer. You rarely see … [Read more...]
