Students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School play a game to stay active during Tammy Smith’s PE class. Obesity has become a national problem and is not only affecting adults but is becoming apparent in children who are even more at risk of becoming overweight.
Read more...James Destilus and Kenneth Gutierrez want to be on the football team when they move up to middle school next year. Mike Lawson prefers basketball. And Lauren Rebaza and Jhullyza Calderon will try out for swimming.
Read more...Exercise program gets kids off the couch and into shape Dana Daniels started introducing healthier foods to her family a year ago when she noticed that her two younger sons were starting to put on a little weight.
Read more...In Manchester, Britain's third largest city with half a million people, residents will begin carrying electronic tracking tags that log how far they run or cycle each day. The tag will even help track how many calories residents burn. Those who hit the running trail every morning will be rewarded with coupons at stores and even days off work.
Read more...With the highest obesity rates in Europe, Britain is investing £30 million ($45 million) to cut the fat.
Read more...Facing a generation of couch-potato kids at risk of obesity and illnesses such as diabetes, parents are spending big bucks for health club memberships, fitness equipment and personal trainers designed to get youngsters - some just toddlers - up and moving.
Read more...An emerging method that doesn't require a large gym for intense muscle and endurance training has made its way to Rochester.
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Read more...One of the biggest health problems for children is obesity. The early they get into the habit of getting outside and exercising, the healthier they will be.
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