(AP) -- Rural Mississippi is the country's fattest state for the seventh year in a row, according to an annual obesity report issued Thursday. Colorado, a playground for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, is the nation's thinnest.
Jul 7, 2011
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In 1995, no state had an obesity rate above 20 percent. Now, all but one does.
Jul 7, 2011
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People generally worry about who their neighbors are, especially neighbors of our children. If high-fat food and soda are nearby, people will imbibe, and consequently gain weight. Or will they? With students' health at risk, ...
Jun 15, 2011
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The first day of school can be an anxious time for parents as well as their children. It is an especially anxious time for parents of food-allergic children. For many it is the first time that their food-allergic children ...
May 13, 2011
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Picky eaters can miss out on a lot of good food. Not only can it be challenging cooking for folks who refuse to eat some foods, but they can also miss out on important nutrients found in foods often on the I-Don't-Eat list ...
Mar 22, 2023
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As the fine-dining chef at a suburban high school gave samples of his newest recipes, junior Anahi Nava Flores critiqued a baguette sandwich with Toscano salami, organic Monterey Jack, arugula and a scratch-made basil spread: ...
Jan 24, 2023
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As school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing their school lunch and learning about food safety.
Jan 23, 2023
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Q: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?
Nov 21, 2022
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Children have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of Western's Human Environment's Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) shows knowledge—not nagging—could be the missing ingredient ...
Oct 31, 2022
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Most children in Beijing will not return to school next week as originally planned, Chinese officials said on Saturday, after an emerging COVID-19 outbreak prompted authorities to partly reverse a decision to resume in-person ...
Jun 11, 2022
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