Health Oct 26 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
Health Jan 17 Watch 7:26 New guidelines to treat childhood obesity suggest more drastic interventions The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on treating childhood obesity. It recommended pediatricians should evaluate and treat obesity in kids early on to reduce the risk of developing long-term health conditions. Dr. Sandra Hassink of the Institute for… By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings
Health Jan 09 New guidance on childhood obesity urges medication and surgery New guidelines suggest children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Apr 03 6 states and District of Columbia sue Trump administration over school lunches The lawsuit comes after the Trump administration scaled back contested school lunch standards implemented under the Obama administration, including one requiring that only whole grains be served. By Associated Press
Health Aug 17 What will it take to reverse childhood obesity? More than a single solution A recent study highlights how complicated childhood obesity continues to be, as the United States scrambles to address one of the greatest risk factors for chronic illness, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease, later in life. By Laura Santhanam
Feb 26 Childhood obesity in America isn’t getting better, study says By Laura Santhanam About 35 percent of those aged 2 to 19 are overweight, according to the latest analysis, and about one in five children are obese. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 5:49 These Colorado preschoolers learn hands-on farming to prevent childhood obesity By Cat Wise As childhood obesity soars among low-income communities with limited access to fresh produce, some educators in Colorado are combating the problem by joining the farm-to-preschool movement. Now these preschoolers are learning their ABCs while picking veggies from the school garden… Continue watching
Jul 05 Silly rabbit! Junk food ads contribute to childhood obesity, study says By Lora Strum Child-centric marketing icons contribute to childhood obesity, according to a new study. Continue reading
Feb 05 What can $1 billion do to prevent childhood obesity? By Sarah McHaney The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is committing $500 million to spend over the next ten years on programs stopping childhood obesity. Continue reading
Sep 22 Has the focus on physical activity ruined playtime for kids? By Travis Daub The researchers found that physical activity is only one part of what kids like about playing, and that regimented physical play built around fitness doesn’t satisfy all needs for many kids, or meet their own definition of "play." "By focusing… Continue reading