Watching The Biggest Loser last week I was stunned by the information shared via a quiz on childhood obesity. Did you know that 17% of children ages 2-19 are obese? Or that almost 60% of overweight children just between the ages of 5-10 have at least one risk factor for heart … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Fight Childhood Obesity
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31 Days to Better Health: Eat Your Vegetables!
The phrase "eat your vegetables" seemed like a common mantra of moms everywhere. It didn't seem to work because a 2010 report by the CDC showed that 75% of Americans fail to eat two fruits a day and three vegetables daily. Besides wanting us to eat a variety of foods there are … [Read more...] about 31 Days to Better Health: Eat Your Vegetables!