Health

No cupcakes here! Gold-medal school fights obesity

(AP) -- Five-year-olds dance hip-hop to the alphabet. Third-graders learn math by twisting into geometric shapes, fifth-graders by calculating calories. And everyone goes to the gym - every day.

Health

Extra virgin olive oil is the best option for frying fish

Cooking characteristics such as frying techniques, the nature of the oil used and the fish species have been shown to exert a great influence on the changes that take place during frying. UPV/EHU researchers have shown that ...

Overweight & Obesity

Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity

New research shows sugary drinks are the worst offenders in the fight against youth obesity and recommends that B.C. schools fully implement healthy eating guidelines to reduce their consumption.

Health

Many kids missing out on healthy lifestyle

(HealthDay)—Only half of American youths get the recommended amount of exercise and less than one-third eat the suggested amount of fruits and vegetables each day, according to a federal government study.

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