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Blueprint to Address Childhood Obesity Discussed in North Carolina



On Wednesday March 19, 2014, members of a statewide task force that had been studying the rise in childhood obesity in North Carolina came together with other heath care professionals, policy and public health experts, child care providers and parents to go over the task force’s final report, which includes detailed recommendations for how to tackle the problem. The summit was the first public opportunity to discuss the 169-page “Promoting Healthy Weight for Young Children: A Blueprint for Preventing Early Childhood Obesity in North Carolina.” The blueprint was the culmination of two years of work by the N.C. Institute of Medicine’s Task Force on Early Childhood Obesity. It was created in collaboration with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and the ...

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Report: New Mexico Sees a Decline in Childhood Obesity for Some, but Not for Latinos



A new report entitled New Mexico Childhood Obesity 2013 Update provides the latest information on the prevalence of childhood obesity in the state. For this report the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) measured the body mass index (BMI) percentile of 7,731 kindergarten and third grade students from 59 randomly selected public elementary schools. Although the percentage of overweight and obese third graders had decreased since 2010 (from 38.7% to 34.7%), the same was not true for kindergarteners. Between 2010 and 2013, obesity rates for kindergartners increased from 13.2% to 13.7%. Findings also document the highest prevalence of obesity among American Indian third grade students (29.5%), compared to Hispanic (22.8%) and White (12.8%) students. While obesity rates dropped in ...

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Report: New Mexico Sees a Decline in Childhood Obesity for Some, but Not for Latinos



A new report entitled New Mexico Childhood Obesity 2013 Update provides the latest information on the prevalence of childhood obesity in the state. For this report the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) measured the body mass index (BMI) percentile of 7,731 kindergarten and third grade students from 59 randomly selected public elementary schools. Although the percentage of overweight and obese third graders had decreased since 2010 (from 38.7% to 34.7%), the same was not true for kindergarteners. Between 2010 and 2013, obesity rates for kindergartners increased from 13.2% to 13.7%. Findings also document the highest prevalence of obesity among American Indian third grade students (29.5%), compared to Hispanic (22.8%) and White (12.8%) students. While obesity rates dropped in ...

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Childhood Obesity Rates Drop 43% in Past Decade



Obesity rates among children ages 2-5 dropped from 14% in 2003-04 to 8% in 2011-12, a decline of 43%, according to new federal data. The data, from the CDC and published in the February 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, doesn’t cite precise reasons for the decline. But it offers potential reasons: Child care centers improving nutrition and fitness standards. Children are consuming fewer sugary drinks. And more women are breastfeeding, which can help stave off obesity in children. First Lady Michelle Obama—who on Feb. 25 announced new proposed rules to limit marketing of unhealthy foods in schools by phasing out advertising of sugary drinks and junk food and ensuring that other promotions in schools were in line with health standards—cited ...

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Childhood Obesity Rates Drop 43% in Past Decade; News Not as Good for Hispanic Kids



Obesity rates among children ages 2-5 dropped from 14% in 2003-04 to 8% in 2011-12, a decline of 43%, according to new federal data. The data, from the CDC and published in the February 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, doesn't cite precise reasons for the decline. But it offers potential reasons: Child care centers improving nutrition and fitness standards. Children are consuming fewer sugary drinks. And more women are breastfeeding, which can help stave off obesity in children. First Lady Michelle Obama—who on Feb. 25 announced new proposed rules to limit marketing of unhealthy foods in schools by phasing out advertising of sugary drinks and junk food and ensuring that other promotions in schools were in line with health standards—cited ...

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Washington Governor Puts Childhood Obesity on the State’s Agenda



Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced his health care agenda for 2014, and set reducing and preventing childhood obesity as a top priority. One proposal would lead to revised health and fitness standards for schools. It would also deploy experts in state government to work with K-12 schools, preschools, and maternity-care programs, encouraging healthful practices such as breast feeding. Read more ...

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San Diego County’s Childhood Obesity Policy Clearinghouse



Ever wondered how to write a policy or even what a written policy may look like? If your looking to promote better health in your community then you'll want to check out the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Policy Clearinghouse. On this website you'll find numerous samples of school wellness, government and community policies. You can also find sample shared use agreements. See what others are doing and gather ideas to develop your own written policies. Then you'll be on your way to bringing change in your ...

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Now En Español: 6 Videos on Latino Childhood Obesity Solutions



Salud America! today released six Spanish-language animated videos that shed light on the causes of solutions to Latino childhood obesity. The videos, which are also available in English, explore the latest research into how six critical topics—marketing, school snacks, sugary drinks, neighborhood food environments, active play and access to active spaces—impact Latino child health. The videos also feature evidence-based recommendations on how to address the problem. The child-narrated videos are part of a six new packages of research materials produced by Salud America!, a national research network on Latino childhood obesity that is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and based at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at the UT Health Science ...

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9/20/13: Watch Live Stream of Childhood Obesity Summit With Olympic Figure Skater Michelle Kwan, Researcher Amelie Ramirez, Others



Want to hang out with former Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, Let’s Move Executive Director Sam Kass, and Salud America! Director Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez? Washington Post Live will host a Childhood Obesity Summit on Sept. 20, 2013, featuring these and other exciting leaders in the movement who will offer fresh perspectives on strategies for reversing the epidemic and recent signs of progress. There are a few ways you can take part: Apply here to attend in person in Washington, D.C. Watch a livestream of the event. Converse on Twitter using the hashtag #childhoodobesity. Other scheduled speakers include Regina Benjamin, the 18th Surgeon General of the United States; Yael Lehmann, executive director of The Food Trust; Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert ...

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