Recent News & Comments About adolescent and obesity programs

Physical activity benefits minds, bodies of youths with disabilities - AAP News (subscription)

Physical activity benefits minds, bodies of youths with disabilities AAP News (subscription) - 8 hours ago However, opportunities to participate in fitness and activity programs are lacking for the 18% of US children and adolescents with chronic conditions or ...

Obesity through the lens of science - Indiana University

Obesity through the lens of science Indiana University, IN - Aug 27, 2008 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Researchers from several disciplines will bring an academic focus to the growing problem of childhood and adolescent obesity with a ...

Giving kids a fighting chance - Fall River Herald News

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Giving kids a fighting chance Fall River Herald News,  USA - Aug 21, 2008 “Lowering obesity rate in elementary school is critical for reducing adolescent and adult obesity rates,” commented Fall River school nursing director Karen ... Rising Tide of Obesity in America Continues Unabated MedPage Today all 460 news articles

Is relationship between obesity, wheezing due to asthma? - AAP News (subscription)

Is relationship between obesity, wheezing due to asthma? AAP News (subscription) - 8 hours ago Because regular exercise is a key part of a therapeutic program, the obese child or adolescent limited by respiratory symptoms is at a disadvantage. ...