Childhood Obesity

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July 7, 2025
New national study shows a troubling rise in obesity, mental health struggles, and chronic illness among U.S. children.
April 10, 2016
This past week, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on The Today Show with Al Roker and discussed her plans after she and
February 24, 2014
SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow of the first lady showing off her fitness moves and inspiring the nation's young…
August 7, 2013
OPINION - Maybe teaching our kids to exercise and eat healthy isn’t a communist plot lead by nanny state dictator…
August 6, 2013
NBC NEWS - The fight against childhood obesity is beginning to show results, say government researchers...
August 6, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama is partnering with Hip-Hop Public Health and Partnership for a Healthier America to release 'Songs…
March 27, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - More than 30 organizations turned out at the Georgia state Capitol on Wednesday to rally against the…
March 20, 2013
theGRIO REPORT: As a celebrity chef, Cheo helps clients focus on eating better and making healthier choices...
March 7, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Former Tennessee Republican senator Bill Frist and Democratic mayor Cory Booker of Newark acted as honorary vice…
July 3, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Lack of access to healthy meals during summer months is, ironically, causing two separate health issues among…
June 15, 2012
A new study published in the journal, Child Development may have uncovered a link between childhood obesity and poor math…
May 7, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - 'The Weight of the Nation' offers an uncompromising look at the severity of the obesity crisis and…
January 11, 2012
The program began in October of 2011 with 1,500 high school freshmen in five different Newark, NJ high schools competing…
June 17, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Given the fact that 40 percent of minority children are considered overweight or obese, could there be…
June 7, 2011
Daily Beast reporter, Louis Romano, profiles first lady Michelle Obama. She figured out how to use her platform as first…
February 8, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - The anti-obesity campaign Mrs. Obama calls "Let's Move!" celebrates its first anniversary Wednesday. Is it making a…
December 2, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - The first lady said in a statement after the vote that she was "thrilled" about House passage...
December 1, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - Greasy foods and sugary soft drinks could disappear from schools as Congress is poised to approve a…
November 24, 2010
Palin called her campaign to improve child nutrition another instance of a philosophical devotion to big government...
November 23, 2010
MIAMI (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama had Miami elementary school students cheering Monday over a typically contentious dinner topic…