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School-based Program Cuts Children's Diabetes Risk Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2004

Among Mexican-American children at high risk for developing diabetes, a school-based prevention program led to statistically significant increases in fitness levels and reductions in fasting glucose levels, researchers report.

Confronting Hypertension In Children As Early as 3-Years of Age Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Under the new guidelines, children once classified as high normal, that is, whose readings were between the 90th and 95th percentile, are now considered prehypertensive. When the high blood pressure is related to excess weight, the report advises, families should be strongly encouraged to change their children's diet and have them become more active.

Obese Kids Developing Diabetes At An Alarming Rate Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2004

A study of very obese children suggests that half may have a worrisome cluster of health conditions that increase their risk of developing diabetes and heart disease at an early age. "Obesity is not just a cosmetic issue. It's a big problem because you open the door for serious, chronic complications.

Children Of Obese Parents At High Risk For Diabetes & Being Overweight Posted: Monday, July 19, 2004

64 Percent of children with overweight parents became overweight.The factor that puts children at greatest risk of being overweight is having obese parents.By identifying the risk factors that lead to childhood obesity, the researchers hope to pave the way toward preventive measures.

Children Of Obese Parents At High Risk For Diabetes & Being Overweight Posted: Monday, July 19, 2004

64 Percent of children with overweight parents became overweigh. tThe factor that puts children at greatest risk of being overweight is having obese parents. By identifying the risk factors that lead to childhood obesity, the researchers hope to pave the way toward preventive measures

Children Of Obese Parents At High Risk For Diabetes & Being Overweight Posted: Monday, July 19, 2004

64 Percent of children with overweight parents became overweight. The factor that puts children at greatest risk of being overweight is having obese parents, according to a new study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers. By identifying the risk factors that lead to childhood obesity, the researchers hope to pave the way toward preventive measures.

Parents Must Get Involved To Combat Childhood Obesity Posted: Monday, July 19, 2004

Parents of overweight children treat mealtime differently than parents of healthy children. Research suggests healthy-eating, active parents often pass their habits onto their kids, just as sedentary parents do.

Child Obesity Epidemic Report Is Grim Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2004

Childhood obesity in the United States looks significantly worse than previously believed, suggests the largest assessment ever of public school students . The report indicates 40 percent of students in Arkansas are overweight or at risk of becoming so. The U.S. government estimates that 30 percent of the nation�s kids are overweight or on their way to being too heavy.

Study: Obese Kids May Develop Diabetes Posted: Friday, June 04, 2004

A study of very obese children suggests half may have a worrisome cluster of health conditions that increase their risk of developing diabetes and heart disease at an early age. "Obesity is not just a cosmetic issue. It's a big problem because you open the door for serious, chronic complications

Study: Obese Kids May Develop Diabetes Posted: Friday, June 04, 2004

A study of very obese children suggests half may have a worrisome cluster of health conditions that increase their risk of developing diabetes and heart disease at an early age. Obesity is not just a cosmetic issue. It's a big problem because you open the door for serious, chronic complications

 

 

 

 

 

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