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Childhood High Blood Pressure on the Rise Thanks to Plastic

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:43:59 +0000

It's one of the last things we think about affecting our children, but high blood pressure may be a health issue for children exposed to phthalates in food packaging, says a study published in the recent issue of The Journal of Pediatrics.

USDA Assigns “Limitless” Amount of Meat and Grains to School Lunches

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:39:11 +0000

In a confusing move that will affect the health of the nation's children, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that the department is lifting the limits on the amounts of grain and meat products allowed in school lunches.

Let them Eat Healthy: USDA’s Farm-to-School Programs Receive $4.5 Million

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:32:56 +0000

Efforts to bring healthier food to our nation's schools have been kicked up a notch with the USDA's recent announcement of more than $4.5 million in grant money that will bring fresh foods from local farms to school cafeterias across the country.

The Few, The Proud, The…Too Fat to Fight?

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:55:07 +0000

Another blow to the nation's obese as a recent report compiled by former Pentagon military chiefs calls the nation's obesity epidemic a "threat to national security."

180 Learning Gardens Coming to Nation’s Most Under-Served Communities

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:40:15 +0000

Colorado based non-profit, The Kitchen, has announced plans to create 180 Learning Gardens throughout the state of Colorado, and in additional U.S. cities including Chicago, Los Angeles and Boston.

BPA Levels in Obese Children Twice the Average

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:33:58 +0000

Though long suspected because of its endocrine disrupting effects on the body, a new study is the first of its kind to connect BPA exposure directly to obesity rates in children.

Denial About Obesity An Epidemic Itself, Researchers Say

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:00:56 +0000

A new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine outlines the challenges Americans are facing in winning the battle against the nation's obesity epidemic—mainly their own denial.

Georgia Debuts Aggressive Anti-Obesity Ad Campaign

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:12 +0000

News that the nation's obesity problem could balloon to more than 40 percent of the population in the next two decades has brought doubt to many of the recent efforts to impart healthier eating and exercise habits, particularly on children, and has led to some harsher tactics, like a recent ad campaign launched in Georgia.

Would You Eat Fast Food Everyday… for $3,500?

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:35 +0000

No, it's not Morgan Spurlock's latest movie stunt. But if you feel like you can't live without getting a daily dose (or several) of fast food meals from McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King or Pizza Hut, then there is some potentially good news for you coming out of Washington University. Researchers at the St. Louis, MO-based university are looking for individuals who are willing to eat nothing but fast food for three whole months.

The King (Size) Is Dead: Candy Bar Calorie Max Coming in 2013

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:49 +0000

In a move to support the efforts of First Lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a Healthier America campaign, launched out of concern over the rising number of diet-related health issues affecting millions of Americans, particularly the nation's children, the Mars company has announced a plan to reduce the sizes and calories of its top-selling candy bars by the end of 2013.