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It’s Fit!Live!Win on NewsOne Now, and we’re taking a look at Camp Fit’s fight against childhood obesity and their holistic approach to encouraging our youth to live…

Georgia pediatrician Dr. Stephanie Kong and her practice Zoe Pediatric believe the battle against childhood obesity can be fought…and won. They believe in awareness and…

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The CDC and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) recently reported that the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off and even declined in some…

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Obese children and teenagers face a slew of potential health problems as they get older, including an increased risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and certain cancers. As if that weren’t enough, obesity may harm young people’s long-term college and career prospects, too, reports Health.com. In recent years, research has suggested that obesity is associated with […]

Each day in this country we think about obesity. It has become an epidemic. Childhood obesity is even more shocking. Take a look at these two facts: Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled. Keep reading to […]

As a parent myself, how do I tell my child(ren) no? Just say “no”.  The sugar content in our drinks and foods are simply too much for our kids’ little systems. Children under the age of 19 have been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.  According to the National Health Report, $156 million […]

The Faces of HOPE 1st ANNUAL 5K Walk/Run Saving Our Selves: A Walk to Wellness “Calling all Families!” Benefits The Faces of HOPE’s innovative approach to fighting and preventing childhood obesity. May 21, 2011 Chimborazo Park Richmond VA Schedule of Events Join us for all that the Faces of HOPE 5K Walk has to offer! […]

Parents and concerned people across the country are voicing their opinion on the recent campaign for Skechers Shape Up  for Girls. The campaign targets young girls only which has people speaking out because of what this message may translate to girls.  Although, some may feel this is a good thing and may support the First […]

On the 25th of April, the First Family hosted a record number of people on the South Lawn in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll. 30,000 people from around the country embraced this year’s theme “Get Up Go!” — a part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to raise a […]

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A strain of a virus that causes colds may also contribute to obesity in children, a new study says.

Jeanette Cordor from Faces Of Hope stopped through to discuss childhood obesity and give us some great alternatives to the unhealthy snacks we love to eat. Also Check Out:

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Childhood obesity is one of our nation’s biggest headaches. Unfortunately, Virginia’s youth population also struggle with this issue. According to the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth, 1 out of every 5 children from ages 10 to 17 in our state are overweight. Figure’s also show when compared to white and non-Hispanic youth, minority children were […]