Panel advances bill directing state to standardize student fitness testing amid obesity concerns The committee voted to send SB 1437 out as a do pass. The bill directs the state Department of Education to set guidelines for physical fitness tests and encourages districts to use the results to improve student health; proponents cited childhood obesity and public-health goals.

Oklahoma's committee just advanced a pivotal bill aimed at tackling the childhood obesity epidemic by standardizing student fitness testing—could this be the turning point for healthier futures?

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#OK #FitnessInitiatives #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #ChildhoodObesity

Antje Körner Elected to the Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Leipzig

Antje Körner Elected to the Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Leipzig 👏

🌟 The election recognizes outstanding scientists whose research has made a significant contribution to advancing knowledge in their field.

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#HIMAG #ChildhoodObesity #MetabolicResearch

Government bans high-sugar and deep-fried foods in schools to tackle childhood obesity. #ChildhoodObesity #SchoolFood

As a medical school professor, I've seen textbooks call it "metabolically healthy obesity." A new study proves that label is dangerously m... medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03/children-ob...

#ChildhoodObesity #MetabolicHealth #Diabetes #Prevention #HealthLongevitySecrets

Childhood Obesity Rising in Tajikistan and Across Central Asia, Report Warns - The Times Of Central Asia The number of overweight and obese children in Tajikistan is increasing, raising concerns among international researchers who warn that the trend could lead

Rising childhood obesity in Tajikistan is raising alarm among health experts as diet changes and lifestyle shifts begin affecting younger generations https://ow.ly/I8P150Ytu9c #Tajikistan #CentralAsia #ChildHealth #ChildhoodObesity

Prioritising nutrition alongside paediatric obesity management medications Paediatric obesity care is entering a period of rapid clinical transformation, driven by the arrival of next generation obesity management medications (OMMs). This shift creates new opportunities for ...

Children and adolescents require weight management interventions that move beyond a focus on weight loss and BMI, and prioritise healthy behaviours, growth, safety, and psychological wellbeing www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#ChildhoodObesity #obesity #nutrition

#MedSky #EndoSky

Childhood obesity is not only a metabolic risk. It can also mask silent liver dysfunction.

Perspectum is pleased to be attending Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Body, Brain & Society.

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Parental Mindfulness Training May Have a Role in Pediatric Obesity Treatment Editor’s Note: Dr. Ella Perrin is a general pediatrician at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. Her interests include disordered eating, obesity, and decreasing weight stigma and bias. The views expresse...

“This study showed that parental mindfulness therapy was protective against short-term increases in childhood obesity compared to receiving nutrition/physical activity counseling alone.”
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#mindfulness #mentalhealth #obesity #childhoodobesity

Every child deserves a fair start.

Children living with obesity face health risks - and stigma.

They do not choose their environments. We must build healthier ones.
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#WorldObesityDay⭕ #ChildhoodObesity #8BillionReasons

📈 Childhood obesity is rising fast - and the consequences can last a lifetime.

Prevention starts with healthier systems and supportive environments.

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#WorldObesityDay ⭕ #ChildhoodObesity #8BillionReasons

Childhood obesity linked to significant vascular damage, long-term risks Researchers identified signs of poor endothelial function and inflammation in overweight/obese children. “The results of the study reinforce the seriousness of childhood obesity, showing that it needs...

Many parents don't realize their kids are overweight, so it is important for physicians and parents to urge healthy eating choices in childhood.

#childhoodObesity #EatHealthy #kidsheartdisease

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Greener neighborhoods were linked to lower childhood obesity risk, before and during COVID-19, in a cohort of 42,581 children in Spain. Benefits were stronger in urban and less deprived areas. 🌿 Equity matters.

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#UrbanHealth #ChildhoodObesity #GreenSpace

Seasonal variation in BMI outcomes at 6 months: secondary analyses of a multidisciplinary healthy lifestyle programme for children and adolescents with obesity - World Journal of Pediatrics Background While international evidence suggests seasonal variations may influence outcomes of interventions for pediatric obesity, data for Aotearoa New Zealand are limited. We examined seasonal vari...

Kids entering obesity programs in spring lose less weight than other seasons—summer holidays disrupt progress. 68% saw BMI drops at 6 months, but spring entry cut benefits.

#Meded #SoMe4PedSurg #Pediatrics #ChildhoodObesity #SeasonalHealth

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Senate committee adopts amendments to SNAP sugar-restriction bill, advances measure 11-5 The Senate committee adopted two amendments to SB57, which would allow the state to seek a federal SNAP waiver to bar high-sugar beverages and certain confections; sponsors said benefits are not cut, critics warned of administrative burdens and equity concerns. The bill advanced on an 11-5 favorable report.

Senator Orr's new bill aims to limit sugary snack purchases under SNAP, sparking a heated debate over health benefits versus potential burdens on small retailers.

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#AL #NutritionEducation #ChildhoodObesity

02-03-25 News Nibble Some good news about combating childhood obesity! https://www.youtube.com/@NicksNews-SBS https://www.facebook.com/NicksNews.SBS/ https://www.instagram.com/nicksnews_sbs #goodnews ... TikTok video by nicksnews_sbs

Three times a week we release tiny bits of good news that help remind us that not everything is trash. I'll try to be more consistent about sharing these with you all. They really do help when everything feels heavy.
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#goodnews #childhoodobesity #hopecore #nutrition

LSU Pennington’s Grow Healthy program urges Terrebonne Parish to partner on childhood obesity prevention Lauren Goddard of Grow Healthy (Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU) briefed the Terrebonne Parish Council on childhood obesity, citing that 23.1% of Louisiana children ages 6–17 are affected and describing outreach tools including a Healthy Moves bus, provider toolkits and a longitudinal study that pays participants $50 per enrolled family member.

Louisiana ranks fourth in the nation for childhood obesity, with over 23% of kids affected, and the Grow Healthy initiative is calling for local partnerships to tackle this urgent crisis.

Learn more here!

#TerrebonneParish #LA #CommunityOutreach #ChildhoodObesity #HealthPartnerships

Childhood Obesity PLR Course 22k Words www.buyqualityplr.co... #childhoodobesity #childhealth #parentingtips #healtheducation #plrcourse #healthykids Understanding, Preventing & Supporting Healthy Kids with Confidence and Care...

Charlotte Hungerford hospital presents needs assessment; Fit Together highlights social-determinant interventions Hospital representatives told the Northwest Hills Council that social determinants — housing, food access, economic stress and related service access — are now the region’s top health concerns. Fit Together presenters called for local collaboration to address rising childhood obesity and provider shortages.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital reveals alarming trends in community health, highlighting that social conditions like food security and housing stability are now the region's top concerns.

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#CT #SocialDeterminants #ChildhoodObesity #HealthAccess #CitizenPortal

Evidence for Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism in Early Pubertal, but Not Late Pubertal, Girls With Excess Weight AbstractContext. Sources of androgen overproduction in peripubertal girls with overweight/obesity (excess weight [EW]) remain unclear.Objective. To assess

Evidence for Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism in Early Pubertal, but Not Late Pubertal, Girls With Excess Weight. Read more in #JES: bit.ly/3KOsAVC #ChildhoodObesity #FunctionalOvarianHyperandrogenism #Overweight @endocrinesociety.bsky.social

IV Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Metabolism Conference IV Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Metabolism Conference explores the complex interplay between nutrition, metabolic regulation, and chronic disease. It

IV Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Metabolism Conference
November 23-24, 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE

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#Diabetes #Obesity #CholesterolMetabolism #BariatricSurgery #ChildhoodObesity
#DiabetesConference #MedicalConference

Effect of a Pragmatic eHealth Behavioral Gestational Weight Gain Intervention on Household Chaos in Pregnant People of Lower Socioeconomic Status: Randomized Controlled Trial Background: Household chaos is an emerging risk factor for childhood obesity development, especially in families with lower socioeconomic status (SES). It is unclear if changes in household chaos, especially in pregnancy, may mediate the effectiveness of weight-related behavioral interventions. Objective: This study aimed to describe how household chaos changed across gestation and determine whether household chaos mediated the effect of an eHealth behavioral gestational weight gain (GWG) intervention in pregnant people with low SES. Methods: Pregnant people who were enrolled in the US Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) were recruited for a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of an eHealth-based pragmatic intervention for GWG management. The usual care group received the standard WIC program guidance and monthly #Health coach support with general pregnancy recommendations. The intervention group received the standard WIC program plus #Health information via email and weekly #Health coach discussions to promote healthy eating and adequate physical activity. Weight and household chaos were measured at baseline (early pregnancy, 10+0 to 16+6 weeks gestation) and at the end of the intervention (late pregnancy, 35+0 to 37+6 weeks gestation). Household chaos changes across time were examined using a paired t test for the continuous score and using the McNemar test for household chaos category (improved or no change vs declined). Serial linear regression models and mediation analyses assessed the relationship between the intervention group (predictor), household chaos change (mediator), and GWG (outcome) with adjustment for covariates. Results: Among 258 participants, 53.9% (n=139) were Black, 43.4% (n=112) were nulliparous, 36.0% (n=93) were obese, and almost half (n=124, 48.1%) were classified as low household chaos at baseline. Overall, there were minimal changes in household chaos scores from early to late pregnancy (P=.34), although scores and categories tended to be higher in late pregnancy. Household chaos changes were divided; some improved or had no change (n=140, 54.3%), and some declined (n=118, 45.7%) across gestation. Household chaos did not mediate the effect of the intervention on GWG. Conclusions: In this sample, household chaos did not change across gestation and did not explain the effect of an eHealth behavioral GWG intervention in pregnant people with lower SES. Routine-focused and multilevel interventions may improve upon these findings to support an organized home for future parent and child #Health. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04028843; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04028843

JMIR Mental Health: Effect of a Pragmatic eHealth Behavioral Gestational Weight Gain Intervention on Household Chaos in Pregnant People of Lower Socioeconomic Status: Randomized Controlled Trial #GestationalWeightGain #HouseholdChaos #PregnancyHealth #ChildhoodObesity #LowerSES

UK starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online LONDON, Jan 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a “world-leading action” to tackle childhood obesity. The ban — targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar — is expected to remove up to 7.2 billion calories from children’s diets each year, according to the health ministry. Impacting ads airing before the 9:00pm watershed and anytime online, it will reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000 and deliver around o2 billion ($2.7 bln) in health benefits, […]

UK starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online #JunkFoodBan #ChildhoodObesity #HealthyEating #FoodRegulation #NutritionAwareness

UK Bans Junk Food Ads to Fight Childhood Obesity | News | informedclearly The UK has implemented a comprehensive ban on junk food advertising to combat childhood obesity, prohibiting TV ads before 9 PM and all online promotions. The measure aims to prevent 20,000 obesity ca...

UK bans junk food ads to fight childhood obesity.
TV ads before 9 PM & online promotions prohibited.
Prevents 20k obesity cases annually, saves £2B in healthcare.
#HealthPolicy #ChildhoodObesity #UK #PublicHealth informedclearly.com/en/health/33...

How I Overcame Childhood Obesity to Become a Natural Bodybuilder | Fit Savanna From being called "Kanono" and "Blueband" to building 20kg of muscle, this is my journey from childhood obesity to natural bodybuilding. Through high school struggles, campus gym sessions, and years o...

This is my journey from childhood obesity to natural bodybuilding - Rogers Adinda

#fitnesstransformation #obesity #childhoodobesity #mentalhealth #nairobi #kenya

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At the 12th IdISBa Meeting, Lucía López presented her poster on dietary lipid profiles and eating behaviours in children with overweight/obesity. Great job, Lucía! 👏
#ChildhoodObesity #ObesityPrevention #NUCOX #XIIJornadesIdISBa #IdISBa #UIB #Health #Research

"Swallow It!"
#childhoodobesity #healthykids

🌍🧒 This #WorldChildrensDay, more children are now living with overweight than with underweight.

Childhood obesity has quadrupled since 1990 - driven by unhealthy food environments, not individual choices.

Children deserve better.
#4BillionReasons #ChildhoodObesity

UC awarded $985K NIH grant to prevent infant obesity The University of Cincinnati has received a $985,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to test a community-based intervention aimed at promoting healthy eating and feeding practices in earl...

Excited to see UC, Cincinnati Children's and Every Child Succeeds collaborating on this #infant #nutrition program to prevent #ChildhoodObesity! Good luck with the Healthy Eating for My Infant (HEMI) project! www.uc.edu/news/article...

Can Information Enhanced with Nudges Mitigate the Rise of Childhood Obesity in the Global South? Pham Khanh Nam, Brandon J. Restrepo, Matthias Rieger, and Natascha Wagner We conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test whether updating nutrition information sets of parents along with nudges reduces excess body fat among primary schoolchildren in urban Vietnam. Parents of overweight or obese children were randomly offered a nutrition consultation that led to goal setting with soft commitment, BMI-for-age report card, and weight scale. After six months, the intervention reduced body fat, waist circumference, and the likelihood of being overweight or obese, which are partly explained by improvements in diets and diet-related parental perceptions. Anthropometric improvements are concentrated among girls—partly operating through achievement of dietary goals—and persisted after 22 months.

Can smarter #nutrition information and nudges help stop #ChildhoodObesity in the Global South? A recent study by Pham Khanh Nam, Brandon Restrepo, Matthias Rieger, and Natascha Wagner say yes - especially for girls! #OpenAccess
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It’s Not Just Diet: Where a Child Lives Also Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk | Newswise Type 2 diabetes is surging in children, now making up 24% to 45% of youth diabetes cases – up from just 1% to 2% before the mid-1990s. While obesity remains the top risk factor, new research shows ear...

It’s Not Just Diet: Where a Child Lives Also Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
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#children #youthchild #UnitedStates #type2diabetes #DiabetesRisk
#neighborhood #GreenSpaces #RiskIndicators #prevention #PublicHealth #nutrition #obesity #childhoodobesity