Americans Now More Obese than Overweight

New statistics now show that there are more obese Americans than overweight Americans.  Based on the most current data from a 2005-2006 survey obese Americans make up over a third of the population in the...

Child Food Adverts 'Misleading'

As families grapple with the childhood obesity problem it seems that their task is not being made easier by food manufacturers that according to the British Heart Foundation are making misleading claims about the...

McDonald’s cops to their role in raising are children

  It’s funny how a couple of hours can changes one’s perspective. On Friday night as I headed off to work, the Canadian medal count was still, zero and the prospects of presenting an article of this tone...

Is Your Child Obese?

"In the United States, experts estimate between 16 and 33 percent ofchildren and adolescents are obese, which means their weight is atleast 10 percent higher than what is recommended for the height andbody type."Here are some alarming statistics on child obesity that every...

Recipe for Disaster

No other single food contributes more calories to the teenage diet than sodas.

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