December 2007
12/29/07 - Associated Press
Bush OKs Child Health Program Extension
After twice vetoing attempts to expand SCHIP, President Bush signed legislation to extend the children’s health insurance program through March 2009
12/28/07 - The New York Times
Fast Food 101
A University of Illinois study finds that fast food restaurants and convenience stores are located within a half-mile of one-third of all U.S.middle and high schools.
12/27/07 - The New York Times
Wii Video Workouts Don't Beat Real Sports
Research shows that kids burn many calories by playing Nintendo Wii sports video games, but not nearly as many as when playing the real sport.
12/26/07 - The Associated Press
Parents in Denial About Kids' Obesity
A survey finds that 43% of parents view their child's obesity as normal weight for their age.
12/21/07 - Reuters
Diabetes Risk is more Nurture than Nature: Study
Researchers who studied nearly 1200 twins failed to find any significant relationship between the development of insulin resistance and birth weight. However, there was a significant positive association between insulin resistance and current weight; insulin resistance increased as BMI increased.
12/19/07 - JAMA
Researchers Address Childhood Obesity Through Community-Based Programs
Public health experts advocate a community-based approach to obesity prevention to remedy the growing public health crisis.
12/02/07 - The Baltimore Sun
Fuit, Veggies a Hard Sell
Despite decades of expert advice about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, average daily consumption among Americans has not changed since 1985.
12/02/07 - The Associated Press
Teens' Brains Hold Key to Their Impulsiveness
Experts in adolescent psychology say the teenage brain is like a car with a good accelerator but a weak brake, i.e., powerful impulses under poor control
12/02/07 - The New York Times
Effort to Limit Junk Food in Schools Faces Hurdles
Federal lawmakers are considering the broadest ever effort to limit sales of candy, soda and other junk foods in schools. Several advocates for changes in school food believe that an amendment to the $286 billion farm bill is the best chance to get control of the mountain of high-calorie snacks and sodas available to school children.
12/02/07 - The Associated Press: Teens
Brains Hold Key to Their Impulsiveness
Experts in adolescent psychology say the teenage brain is like a car with a good accelerator but a weak brake, i.e., powerful impulses under poor control.
12/01/07 - The New York Times
Is it Healthy? Food Rating Systems Battle It Out
Various groups are suddenly rushing to create rating systems that help consumers make sense of the health claims on food.
