Children
Shaquille O'Neal, a three-time NBA champion, has teamed up with "The JammX Kids," a group of nine multi-cultural kids who promote healthy lifestyles through music, dance, and comedy. The collaboration aims to combat the growing obesity epidemic and encourage kids to get active and eat smart.
Children
Dark chocolate has been gaining traction as the preferred choice for women seeking a chocolate fix, with sales rising at double the rate of milk chocolate equivalents over the past year. According to Waitrose, the supermarket chain, 30% more dark chocolate is being sold compared to last year. This surge
Children
The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies released a report on December 6, 2005, concluding that food marketing practices geared towards children and youth are out of balance with healthful diets and contribute to an environment that puts their health at risk. The report, "Food Marketing to Children
Children
A recently published study in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care demonstrated the effectiveness of the COPE (client-oriented, provider-efficient services) approach in strengthening health systems and supporting integrated management of child health. The study, conducted in the United States, involved 16 facilities, eight intervention sites and eight matched
Children
Parents who are passionate about healthy eating are inadvertently teaching their children to associate food with guilt, deprivation, and anxiety, leading to a potential lifelong battle with food and potentially even obesity. This behavior can be detrimental to their children's mental and physical well-being, as they learn to
Children
A recent report by the US Institute of Medicine (IoM) has revealed a clear link between food industry marketing and child obesity, prompting major manufacturers to reassess their advertising strategies. The landmark study, which was part of a comprehensive investigation into the $10 billion annual food advertising industry, found a
Children
Research suggests that children who are overweight face more than just future health problems, they also appear to have a higher incidence of broken bones and joint problems in childhood. A study led by Dr. Jack Yanovski found that children and teens who were overweight were far more likely to
Children
A study by researchers in Germany found a link between genetic variants in the interleukin-6 (IL6) and chitotriosidase (CHIT) genes and the risk of infection in children undergoing therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study, published in Leukemia, analyzed a population of 168 North European Caucasian children and identified
