Children Learn Early to Discriminate Against Overweight Peers
In a new study, researchers found that children enter school with prejudices against obese peers. Read Full Post >
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May 16, 2013
May 14, 2013
Structured Recess Boosts Students' Physical Activity—a Little
Recess supervised by coaches has been shown to increase students' physical activity to an extent. Read Full Post >
May 05, 2013
Bipartisan Bill Would Pay for School Kitchen Upgrades, Equipment
The proposal would provide loans to buy new equipment, give schools grants for small projects and equipment, and improve training and technical assistance for cafeteria workers. Read Full Post >
April 23, 2013
Long-Term View of Youth-Obesity-Prevention Policies Urged
Billions of dollars could be saved if certain types of obesity-prevention policies involving children were instituted, the report suggests. Read Full Post >
April 23, 2013
One-Third of U.S. Children Found to Be Overweight or Obese
The proportion of overweight or obese children has dropped slightly since the last survey, in 2007, but is still higher than in 2003, when it was first conducted. Read Full Post >
April 15, 2013
Groups Weigh in on Proposed School Snack, Vending Rules
The USDA received thousands of comments on its proposed regulations for foods and drinks sold in vending machines, school stores, and a la carte lunch lines. Read Full Post >
April 09, 2013
USDA Meat Inspections Saved at Expense of School Kitchen Upgrades
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack successfully lobbied Congress to preserve money for meat inspecting by letting him cut money from a program to upgrade school kitchens. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
School Design Can Influence Students' Health, Eating Habits
School gardens, open-plan kitchens, and indoor-outdoor eating spaces can nurture good eating habits and encourage students to get more physical activity. Read Full Post >
February 26, 2013
Michelle Obama's Potato-Sack Race for Student Health
This February marks the third anniversary of Let's Move!, the campaign against child obesity that was developed by First Lady Michelle Obama. Read Full Post >
February 20, 2013
Stress Eating Affects Children, Too
A new study shows that children will snack in response to stress, even if they're not hungry. Read Full Post >
