Tag Archives: Childhood obesity

Schools issue “weight grades” to get kids to slim down

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING School report cards are adding three new letters: BMI. To help fight childhood obesity, a growing number of states have started issuing student “weight grades” that track body mass index scores (HuffingtonPost.com, 19 April 2011). Arkansas schools mail annual weight reports to families, along with lifestyle tips for slimming down. […]

Maya & Miguel encouraging kids to eat healthy, get active

by Abelardo de la Peña Jr. WHAT’S HAPPENING Childhood obesity is a big problem with Latino kids: 22.1% of Mexican American boys, for example, are obese, compared to 18.5% of black boys and 17.3% of white boys (CDC.gov 10.20.09). Enter popular PBS KIDS GO animated characters Maya & Miguel, encouraging children to eat healthy and […]

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