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Childhood: Athletes’ Concussions Have Doubled – New York Times
CBC.ca Childhood: Athletes' Concussions Have DoubledNew York TimesThe number of child athletes taken to emergency rooms with sports-related concussions doubled over a recent 10-year-period, a new study reports, even though participation in team sports decreased slightly during the period, …Researchers See Rise In Children's Sports-Related ConcussionsWall Street JournalChild Concussions on the Rise, Studies ShowCBS... »
Childhood obesity report gives DC a starting point for improving diets – Washington Post
Reuters UK Childhood obesity report gives DC a starting point for improving dietsWashington PostThe District's director of health, Dr. Pierre Vigilance, talks with The Washington Post's Hamil Harris about some of the contributing factors leading to childhood obesity in Washington, DC By Hamil R. Harris The White House may be leading the battle in... »
Recommendations from White House task force to combat childhood obesity – Washington Post
Kansas City Star Recommendations from White House task force to combat childhood obesityWashington Post– Women to be at a healthy weight at conception and avoid excess weight gain during pregnancy. — Breast-feeding to be encouraged: Studies show babies fed this way are 22 percent less likely to become obese. — Smaller restaurant portions and... »
Michelle Obama’s Plan to End Childhood Obesity Epidemic – WebMD
Washington Post Michelle Obama's Plan to End Childhood Obesity EpidemicWebMDMay 11, 2010 — Spearheaded by Michelle Obama, a new presidential initiative would reverse the child obesity epidemic. The goal, as set out in a report from the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity, is to reduce childhood …US obesity task force urges actionReutersTask... »
First Lady Seeks Ideas to Control Childhood Obesity Pandemic – TopNews United States
TopNews United States First Lady Seeks Ideas to Control Childhood Obesity PandemicTopNews United StatesThe First Lady, Michelle Obama has been struggling to raise awareness on the issue of obesity for some months and on Feb 9, 2010; President Obama issued a letter to generate interagency Childhood Obesity Task Force. Starting on April 9, the... »
First lady: Diet is key to children’s productivity – The Associated Press
Reuters First lady: Diet is key to children's productivityThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says her fight against childhood obesity isn't about appearance but about whether kids have enough energy to be productive at school. Speaking Wednesday at a forum sponsored by Newsweek magazine, Mrs. Obama said …First lady asks foodmakers to... »
First lady campaigns against childhood obesity – Los Angeles Times
ABC News First lady campaigns against childhood obesityLos Angeles TimesThe first lady is embarking on a cause, as anyone near a television set today will see: Michelle Obama is to appear on "Good Morning America" and a run of other shows through "PBS' Newshour" tonight for her campaign against childhood obesity. …Fact Check: The... »
White House Launches ‘Let’s Move’ Campaign to Fight Childhood Obesity – ABC News
ABC News White House Launches 'Let's Move' Campaign to Fight Childhood ObesityABC NewsAt camp last summer, Andrea "Poqui" Begara, 14, weighed in at 180 pounds. She confessed that she often cried herself to sleep and was worn down from the constant teasing at school. First lady Michelle Obama …Fact Check: The cost of obesityCNNFirst... »
First lady begins fight against childhood obesity – Washington Post
The Guardian First lady begins fight against childhood obesityWashington PostIn the State Dining Room at the White House, first lady Michelle Obama rolled out her national initiative to combat childhood obesity Tuesday afternoon with a show of force that included medical, business and government officials, …First lady calls for united effort to fight childhood... »
First lady calls for united effort to fight childhood obesity – CNN
New York Times (blog) First lady calls for united effort to fight childhood obesityCNNTune in Tuesday night for a Larry King prime-time exclusive with first lady Michelle Obama on the first family's first year in the White House. Plus, Mrs. Obama tells why she's getting tough on childhood obesity. Send your questions for the... »