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"Indeed, even experts aren't sure which strategies are widely effective for childhood obesity - and without proven treatments, mass screening makes little sense, according to the report, which is published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood."Some researchers have suggested alternatives, such as school-based programs that focus on healthy living. Read more on Today.Reuters.com.
Labels: education, experts, elementary_school_students
Posted By: Aspen Education Group 0 Comments
Weis Markets, which has dozens of stores in five states, is introducing a new program aimed at helping combat childhood obesity. Called the Weis Mystery Tours, the field trip will be offered to elementary school students.
“During a 90-minute tour, students will play the role of Weis Detectives searching the store for clues to solve the Case of the Missing Energy. Weis Markets director of lifestyle initiatives, Karen Buch, developed the store-touring program, which is offered at no charge.” [Source: Drug Store News]
Tours will be available for both school and private groups, including home-schooled students, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. It will teach kids the importance of making good nutritional decisions, and will be based on the USDA’s MyPyramid principles.
Labels: prevention, elementary_school_students
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton 1 Comment
Forty percent of elementary school children in New York City are overweight and 22% are obese, according to a new study from the New York City Department of Education Office of School Wellness.
In some zip codes, over half the children are overweight. Nationally, 35% of children ages 6 to 11 years old are overweight, according to figures from United States Centers for Disease Control.
In the largest study ever of the New York city school system, researchers used Fitnessgram assessments of more than 635,000 children in grades kindergarten through eighth. Fitnessgrams are personal health evaluations based on strength, endurance, flexibility, and body mass index.
"While it would be great if we saw the numbers go down, it is encouraging that they are holding steady," said Laurie Benson, director of the Office of School Wellness.
Labels: childhood_obesity, elementary_school_students
Posted By: Jane St. Clair 3 Comments
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