Tag: childhood obesity
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WHO Warns That 1 in 8 Have Obesity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that obesity is increasing around the globe, with one out of eight now at risk for further health complications from being overweight. WHO issued a press release on March 1, 2024. The warning from WHO cited findings from a study published by the Lancet. The research revealed that as of…
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New University Study Links Childhood Diet to Adult Health
New research shows that a childhood diet can affect one’s health all the way into adulthood. The UC Riverside study found that eating excess sugar and fat as a child can change your gut bacteria permanently. Researchers discovered that this held true even if a person eats healthier later in life. A paper summarizing this…
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Man Who Was an Obese Kid Becomes Super Fit
When you transform from an obese kid to a fit firefighter, you naturally want to share your story with the world. Chase Knight went through this amazing transformation himself, and we hope his story will inspire you. Chase started working out during his freshman year of high school in 2003 when he played baseball. He…
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Global Study Reveals Poor Nutrition Causes 20cm Height Gap in Children
A global analysis performed by Imperial College London found that poor nutrition created a large height gap among children. Researchers looked at the height and weight of school-aged children and adolescents in 193 countries around the world. The study assessed data from 65 million children between ages 5 and 19 years old. Published in the…
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10 Things Causing Skyrocketing Childhood Obesity in America
This topic is uncomfortable, but it is one that society must no longer ignore. We want our children to learn to make healthier choices, so this conversation is one we must have. The obesity rates in the last 20-30 years have skyrocketed, and sadly, childhood obesity is no exception. Many children lack access to healthy…
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10 Ways to Tell if A Child Is Eating Too Much Sugar
How do you know if your child is eating too much sugar? You want your children to eat healthily and avoid junk food. Sure, the occasional treat is warranted. But did you know that the average person in this country eats more than 17 teaspoons of sugar every day? The more sugar your child eats,…