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U.S. children would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day to prevent obesity

U.S. children would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day to prevent obesity

Researchers identify new gene variants linked with common childhood obesity

Researchers identify new gene variants linked with common childhood obesity

Nearly one-third of under 5 children in Vietnam are malnourished, survey shows

Nearly one-third of under 5 children in Vietnam are malnourished, survey shows

Birth weight may identify future metabolic risks in girls

Birth weight may identify future metabolic risks in girls

Obese youths with particular genetic variants may be more prone to fatty liver disease

Obese youths with particular genetic variants may be more prone to fatty liver disease

State roundup: Wash. state exchange bill now law

State roundup: Wash. state exchange bill now law

Weight loss does not improve self-esteem in obese teen girls

Weight loss does not improve self-esteem in obese teen girls

Obese children with PNPLA3 and GCKR genetic variants more susceptible to fatty liver disease

Obese children with PNPLA3 and GCKR genetic variants more susceptible to fatty liver disease

Viewpoints: Health law's threat to individual liberty; Conflicting opinions on the constitutionality of the individual mandate

Viewpoints: Health law's threat to individual liberty; Conflicting opinions on the constitutionality of the individual mandate

Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative benefits Pennsylvania children

Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative benefits Pennsylvania children

Lose weight to help your child lose weight

Lose weight to help your child lose weight

Roundup: Calif. county mum on probe of Medicaid managed care firm; Suit alleges substandard care for Ariz. prisoners

Roundup: Calif. county mum on probe of Medicaid managed care firm; Suit alleges substandard care for Ariz. prisoners

Study shows decline in obesity rates among California school children

Study shows decline in obesity rates among California school children

Active video games do not increase exercise in kids

Active video games do not increase exercise in kids

Strong link between BMI and asthma in Hispanic youth

Strong link between BMI and asthma in Hispanic youth

Anorexia on the rise among kids and anti-obesity campaigns blamed

Anorexia on the rise among kids and anti-obesity campaigns blamed

Access to healthy food most problematic in low-income neighborhoods

Access to healthy food most problematic in low-income neighborhoods

For kids whole fruit is the best and fruit juice should be limited

For kids whole fruit is the best and fruit juice should be limited

Study examines impact of EHR on childhood obesity evaluation

Study examines impact of EHR on childhood obesity evaluation

Childhood Obesity celebrates second anniversary of Let's Move! initiative

Childhood Obesity celebrates second anniversary of Let's Move! initiative

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