Obesity News
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Items listed | 7 |
| Dates covered | 6.8.11 to 6.17.11 |
| Sources | Campaign to End Obesity Action Fund, ABC News, The Hill, CNN, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, Associated Press |
| Weekly summary | The Obesity News Summary, published every Tuesday |
Obesity in the news
House Slashes Spending for Food Safety, Nutrition Programs
House Republicans narrowly passed a bill that makes significant cuts across the Department of Agriculture and related agencies that is being chided by Democrats for making steep cuts to food safety and child nutrition programs.
National Prevention Strategy Hailed as a Win in Fight Against Obesity
The National Prevention Council released the National Prevention Strategy: America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness, a plan that was applauded by the Campaign to End Obesity Action Fund as an extensive approach for both the public and private sectors to combat one of America’s most costly diseases.
CDC: High school students don’t exercise enough
Roughly one-third of high school students in the U.S. drink two or more sodas, sports drinks, or other sugary beverages per day, but only 15% get the one hour of daily aerobic exercise that health officials recommend, according to the results of a nationwide survey released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Men With Lean Physiques at 18 More Likely to Live Longer, Researchers Say
Men with lean physiques at age 18 have a lower chance of dying from cancer later in life than those who are obese at that age, a study of Harvard alumni suggests.
Showdown looms in House over public school lunches
Two congresswomen are gathering support for a clash over an agricultural spending bill that could affect what millions of public school children eat every day for breakfast and lunch.
Carole Carson: Can We End Obesity Within A Decade?
Let’s aim to get every American fit in one decade. Let’s start taking steps daily for ourselves and for each other. However difficult to achieve, the challenge would reap incalculably wonderful benefits, given that obesity is linked to more than 60 chronic diseases, according to the Campaign to End Obesity.
First lady targets healthy habits for toddler set
Mrs. Obama announced that 1,600 child care centers nationwide already have committed to standards that promote healthy eating, exercise and limited time in front of TV, computer and other screens. And she released a checklist that parents and child care centers can use to make sure they’re hitting the right notes.
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