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Education outcomes are much worse for kids with obesity than every other group, journalist finds
We know that kids of color have worse outcomes in school in America. And kids in low income areas. And kids who don’t speak ...
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Mexico bans junk foods in schools to combat childhood obesity
Sugary soft drinks, candy and highly processed foods are no longer welcome in Mexico’s elementary, middle and high schools. It’s part of an effort to battle one of the world’s worst obesity and ...
Obesity more likely among children of obese mothers, study says
Specifically, a child is three to four times more likely to become an obese adult if their mom was obese, researchers ...
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Maternal obesity and smoking influence children’s obesity risk as teenagers or adults
A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults.
This habit during pregnancy is more likely to make your kids obese as adults
A new study out of the UK suggests your likelihood of being obese might have to do with something completely out of your ...