A new study has pointed out that junk food is still available at elementary schools in the US, despite the alarming increase in child obesity statistics.
Mothers' Diet Key to Child Obesity
In a recent study it was found that a mother's diet during pregnancy can bring about a change in her baby's DNA, increasing its risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes in later life.
In a recent study it was found that a mother's diet during pregnancy can bring about a change in her baby's DNA, increasing its risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes in later life.
It is rather worrying as these schools have not heeded the warnings from health advocates. Schools have the onus of restricting the availability of food in schools outside mealtimes and ensuring such items are not fatty snacks laden with salt or sugar.
Michelle Obama's Child Obesity Campaign Backed by Disney
A campaign championed by US First Lady Michelle Obama to push back child obesity is now supported by The Walt Disney Company
A campaign championed by US First Lady Michelle Obama to push back child obesity is now supported by The Walt Disney Company
Wal-Mart Joins Michelle Obama in War Against Child Obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama enlisted the help of supermarket giant Wal-Mart as she ramped up her fight against the scourge of childhood obesity in the US.
First Lady Michelle Obama enlisted the help of supermarket giant Wal-Mart as she ramped up her fight against the scourge of childhood obesity in the US.
Child Obesity may Result from Parental Neglect
Dr Russell Viner and colleagues from the UCL Institute of Child Health have said that child obesity could be attributed to parents
Dr Russell Viner and colleagues from the UCL Institute of Child Health have said that child obesity could be attributed to parents
