Childhood obesity
Hialeah Launches Initiative To Combat Childhood Obesity
The Miami-Dade County School Board has joined the City of Hialeah’s fight against childhood obesity.
S. Fla.-Based Burger King Among Restaurants Making Kids Menus Healthier
South Florida-based fast food giant Burger King is one of 19 restaurant chains to offer healthier kids meals in the nationwide fight against childhood obesity.
Pediatricians Rip Media For Increasing Childhood Obesity
MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken aim at the media saying television ads for sugary and fatty foods are playing a role in the childhood obesity epidemic in a new policy […]
Crossfit Kids Teaches Importance Of Exercise & Nutrition
A new program at a South Miami gym teaches kids the importance of exercise and nutrition in fighting childhood obesity.
Putnam: School Vending Machines Too Sweet
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam may shut down or restrict the use of vending machines in public schools in response to what he says is a public health epidemic of obesity that left unchecked will cost the state millions in health care costs.
“Kids Eat Miami” Focuses On Childhood Obesity, Nutrition
A unique event which supports efforts to prevent childhood obesity and promote good nutrition is set to take place this weekend. Kids Eat Miami is Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jungle Island.
Fmr. President Clinton In South Florida Promote Healthy Eating
Former President Bill Clinton was in South Florida Friday afternoon to make sure local children grow up to be a healthier, happier generation.
First Lady To Visit Miami Elementary School
Childhood obesity in Miami will get a kick in the pants Monday when First Lady Michelle Obama visits a local school to talk about the problem as part of her Lets Move! initiative. Obama will join students from Riverside Elementary School to show them steps to take in improving children’s health. Those steps include increasing fruit and veggies in their diets.
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