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What to do about ‘astronomical’ weight gain in children during pandemic

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What to do about ‘astronomical’ weight gain in children during pandemic

1 in 5 US adolescents is now prediabetic, study says

1 in 5 US adolescents is now prediabetic, study says

Diet sodas wrecking the diet? Study finds low-calorie drinks don’t translate to low-calorie lifestyle in kids

Diet sodas wrecking the diet? Study finds low-calorie drinks don’t translate to low-calorie lifestyle in kids

US obesity problem is not budging, new data show

US obesity problem is not budging, new data show

How dads impact their children’s eating habits

How dads impact their children’s eating habits

Part test kitchen, part doctor’s office: Va. pediatrician runs revolutionary practice

Part test kitchen, part doctor’s office: Va. pediatrician runs revolutionary practice

More childhood obesity

3 factors that influence weight gain in children — and 2 that don’t

3 factors that influence weight gain in children — and 2 that don’t

Healthy eating keeps childhood obesity rates flat

Healthy eating keeps childhood obesity rates flat

With summer approaching, here’s how to keep children healthy

With summer approaching, here’s how to keep children healthy

For kids, healthier lunch choices could come down to salad bar placement

For kids, healthier lunch choices could come down to salad bar placement

Study finds signs of heart damage in obese children

Study finds signs of heart damage in obese children

Athletes come to Washington to support getting PHIT

Athletes come to Washington to support getting PHIT

If you build it, they will play

If you build it, they will play

Has the U.S. obesity epidemic peaked?

Has the U.S. obesity epidemic peaked?

Preventing childhood obesity starts at home

Preventing childhood obesity starts at home

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