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Kids with ‘adult’ problems

By Stephen Ornes / July 2, 2012

Poor nutrition and lack of exercise contribute to the rising rate of obesity in American children. Obesity, or being extremely overweight, is linked to a number of serious health issues. Credit: Chris Fertnig/iStockphoto

Nationwide survey shows that children are headed toward serious health problems related to excess weight

Posted in Body & Health | Tagged atherosclerosis, children, cholesterol, diabetes, exercise, getinvolved, health, heart disease, high blood pressure, hypertension, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, NHANES, obesity, overweight

Obesity linked to location

By Stephen Ornes / May 11, 2012

Kids skateboard and play Frisbee in Seattle’s Gas Works Park. Recent studies of neighborhoods in Seattle and San Diego found that children’s proximity to parks and supermarkets influenced obesity. Credit: Emily Krieger

Kids living near parks or markets less likely to be extremely overweight

Posted in Body & Health | Tagged amenity, epidemic, exercise, getinvolved, obesity, parks, physical activity, super markets