April 2007
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Obesity
Weight Problems and Kids
In the U.S., at least one out of five kids is overweight. The number of overweight children continues to grow.

Additional Information About Obesity
  Childhood Obesity Risk Assessment
This assessment is designed to be used by parents of children 5 to 17 years old, and by teenagers 13 to 17 years old.
Food Guide Pyramid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's newest food pyramid guide, called MyPyramid, encourages consumers to make healthier food choices and to get regular exercise.

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Simple Question Gets School Children to Eat Fruit -- 03/20/2007 (Reuters Health) - Getting children to eat more fruit may be as simple as getting cafeteria workers to use a...

Low-carb Diet Speeds Initial Weight Loss: Study -- 03/23/2007 (Reuters Health) - In a study of overweight and obese people, those who went on a low...

Study: Chinese Restaurant Food Unhealthy -- 03/21/2007 (Associated Press) - The typical Chinese restaurant menu is a sea of nutritional no-nos...

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