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Sweet drinks tied to higher calorie consumption in kids

March 20, 2013

Children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages consume more calories than other children and the beverages are the main reason for that higher calorie intake, a new study reveals. In addition, children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages eat more unhealthy foods than other...
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Mandating fruits and vegetables in school meals makes a difference

March 19, 2013

State laws that require minimum levels of fruits and vegetables in school meals may give a small boost to the amount of these foods in adolescents' diets, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. This...
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Obese states: The highest and lowest rates of obesity, by state

March 18, 2013

The obesity rate in the United States is, on a whole, staying steady, according to a new Gallup-Healthways report. The report shows that the obesity rate was 26.2 percent in 2012, which is about the same as the 26.1 percent rate in...
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Exercise may help protect children from stress

March 14, 2013

By Jan Hoffman Physically active children generally report happier moods and fewer symptoms of depression than children who are less active. Now researchers may have found a reason: By one measure, exercise seems to help children cope with stress. Finnish...
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HHS releases follow-up report on increasing physical activity among U.S. youth

March 12, 2013

HHS releases follow-up report on increasing physical activity among U.S. youth On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a five-year follow-up report to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The Physical Activity...
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New report rates food and beverage companies on their nutrition-related policies and practices

March 12, 2013

A new report released today from the Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) rates food and beverage manufacturers on their nutrition-related policies, practices, and performance. The report, Access to Nutrition Index Global Index 2013, seeks to stimulate greater action by the...
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When kids exercise more, their grades might rise too

March 5, 2013

One key to better grades in the classroom may lie in the gym or on the playground, a new study finds. The research, to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, found that elementary and middle...
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Even a few extra pounds may harm lung function in black, Hispanic kids

March 4, 2013

Feb. 22, 2013, HealthDay Even a small amount of extra weight can have a negative effect on the lung function of Hispanic and black children, according to a new study. However, this is not the case for white children, the...
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How ‘crunch time’ between school and sleep shapes kids’ health

February 27, 2013

How 'crunch time' between school and sleep shapes kids' health Feb. 25, 2013, NPR [Shots Blog] It's an important question for American families and the nation as a whole: Why do so many kids weigh too much? There are recent...
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Helping kids make healthier food choices

February 26, 2013

Feb. 25, 2013, The Boston Globe By Lara Salahi Want a way to get kids to choose healthier food? Make it look good and easy to grab, say researchers at Cornell University. Their study, published Feb. 22 in the Journal...
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