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Study: Excess Calorie Consumption Not the Only Factor in Childhood Obesity
By Jim Greene Children

Study: Excess Calorie Consumption Not the Only Factor in Childhood Obesity

A new study found that calorie consumption rates in obese boys and girls were lower than those seen in boys and girls with healthy body weights. The study tracked sample groups consisting of 12- to 14-year old girls and 15- to 17-year old boys, separating them into control groups of “very obese” and “obese” children, […]

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Childhood Obesity to Become Focus on “Biggest Loser”
By Sponsored Children

Childhood Obesity to Become Focus on “Biggest Loser”

The next season of hit reality show The Biggest Loser will be the first to feature children, according to one of its cast members. Jillian Michaels, the show’s trainer, confirmed that new episodes of the show will have adolescent participants in order to use the show as a battleground against childhood obesity. “As a former […]

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