Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Friday, October 20, 2006

McDonald's - Scripps Collaboration

What does a Big Mac have to do with obesity? It may not be what you're thinking. McDonald's USA, LLC, one of the world's most well-known brands of quick-service food retailers, has teamed up with Scripps Research Institute to find solutions for pediatric health issues such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.

The Scripps Research Institute is a non-profit biomedical research organization headquartered in La Jolla, California. The McDonald's-Scripps collaboration is one of several recent initiatives by McDonald's corporation to promote children's health and wellness.

I'm lovin' it!

Posted By: Lori S