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Illinois ranks 10th in new study of overweight kids - Chicago Tribune

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Illinois ranks 10th in new study of overweight kids Chicago Tribune One in three Illinois children is overweight or obese, according to a new report that puts the state on an unenviable Top ... Obesity epidemic: It starts with healthy kidsOregonLive.com More than a third of Georgia, S. Carolina children are obeseAugusta Chronicle Report: Texas is the 14th fattest stateBizjournals.com Atlanta Journal Constitution -Bellingham Herald all 1,124 news articles »

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Overweight Kids Experience More Loneliness, Anxiety - Science Daily (press release)

Overweight Kids Experience More Loneliness, Anxiety Science Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (July 2, 2009) — As childhood obesity rates continue to increase, experts agree that more information is needed about the implications of being ... and more »

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Study uncovers hope for overweight kids with asthma - Examiner.com

Study uncovers hope for overweight kids with asthma Examiner.com A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology followed nearly 4000 babies until they were 8-years-old. They found that children who ... and more »

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Ultimately, overweight children may not feel so alone - Los Angeles Times

Ultimately, overweight children may not feel so alone Los Angeles Times Overweight kids as young as kindergarteners are more likely to be lonely, anxious and depressed than kids who have never been overweight, researchers have ... and more »

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How Healthy Are Minnesota's Kids? - KEYC

How Healthy Are Minnesota's Kids? KEYC This year the study included children age 10 to 17 as well, with Minnesota tied for 50th with the lowest percentage of overweight kids at 23.1 percent. ... and more »

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Nibbles: Heavy moms have trouble judging kids' weight, following ... - CalorieLab Calorie Counter News

Nibbles: Heavy moms have trouble judging kids' weight, following ... CalorieLab Calorie Counter News Moms who are overweight and also have overweight kids tend to underestimate their own child's weight, but when it comes to judging whether an unrelated ... and more »

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One in 4 Oregon adults obese; 1 in 4 kids overweight - OregonLive.com

One in 4 Oregon adults obese; 1 in 4 kids overweight OregonLive.com That puts Oregon third-best among states; only Utah and Minnesota have lower rates of overweight kids. Oregon's rate of adult obesity stayed the same during ... and more »

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Harder for heavy moms to see child's weight status - Reuters

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Harder for heavy moms to see child's weight status Reuters The findings present a challenge for physicians working with overweight kids and their parents, Dr. Petra Warschburger and Katja Kroller of the University ... and more »

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The Day in Medicine - KEYC

The Day in Medicine KEYC Researchers say the findings present a challenge for physicians working with overweight kids and their parents.Those are some of today's top medical stories ... and more »

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Combating obesity - WWMT

Combating obesity WWMT (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A mother in South Carolina is being charged with neglecting her obese, 14-year-old son. Alexander Draper grew to a weight of 555 pounds. ... and more »

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