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Obesity: One in six kids overweight by the time they reach school age
Published July 6, 2009, 12:38 am, Daily Mirror
One in six children is clinically obese by the time they start primary school in parts of the UK, figures reveal.
In war on obesity, Americans still losing battle of the bulge
Published July 6, 2009, 12:20 am, Chico Enterprise-Record
While America's economy continues to plummet, American's waistlines continue to grow. Bulging American bellies have pushed adult obesity rates up in 23 states, though California remained at last year's level, according to a report released last week
Obesity is nation’s biggest health threat
Published July 6, 2009, 12:20 am, Tacoma News Tribune
From the no-duh files comes the latest study on Americans’ waistlines, which concludes that the country is getting fatter.
Vt. ranks 46th in U.S. for obese adults
Published July 6, 2009, 12:06 am, The Barre Montpelier Times Argus
A new report shows that Vermont weighs in as one of the nation's healthiest states. ... - TIMES ARGUS STAFF TIMES ARGUS STAFF The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press
Fast-food sellers are protected from liability
Published July 6, 2009, 12:05 am, Miami Herald
Q: We operate Taco Bell franchises in Florida. We've heard about lawsuits filed against the fast food industry for causing overweight and related health problems. We think that's ridiculous. But since we live in a sue-happy country, we worry about it. Should we be concerned?
New poll shows Americans gaining weight amidst recession
Published July 5, 2009, 11:51 pm, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - Belts are tightening across the country as the recession lags on. As wallets get flatter, Americans are getting fatter according to one new study. A June Gallup-Healthways poll found the number of obese Americans increased by 5.5 million people in the last year.
Report claims bad economy increases obesity
Published July 5, 2009, 11:18 pm, The Daily Texan
Although Texas is the 14th most obese state in the nation, it is among a minority of states that regulates nutritional standards in schools and mandates heath and physical education for school children.
Lifestyle could be hurdle to fertility
Published July 5, 2009, 10:42 pm, The Times of India
SYDNEY: Many people link obesity, smoking, drugs and stress with infertility problems, but lifestyles could also come in the way of conception for many couples.
Lifestyle could be hurdle to fertility: study
Published July 5, 2009, 10:20 pm, New Kerala
Sydney, July 6 : Many people link obesity, smoking, drugs and stress with infertility problems, but lifestyles could also come in the way of conception for many couples.
Editorial: Obesity report should be catalyst for action
Published July 5, 2009, 9:03 pm, Athens Banner-Herald
Were you the one who ate that extra piece or two of fried chicken, or pulled a third or fourth hamburger or hot dog off the grill at the neighborhood Fourth of July cookout Saturday afternoon?
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