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, December 07, 2007

Obesity Program Expands

The federal program We Can! recently expanded to three major US cities, in a continued effort to combat childhood obesity. The program has seen promising results, which most attribute to parental involvement.
"Previous childhood obesity programs at her NIH agency, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, didn't include parents as mush, so the message didn't stick as well, said Karen Donato, We Can! program manager."
By committing to a We Can! program, a community agrees to host a specific number of promotional events. A total of 450 communities in 44 states are currently enrolled in the program.

Labels: parents, community, federal_programs

Posted By: Aspen Education Group