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Fitness perception and reality

2010-11-02T12:18:32Z

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Americans Keep Getting Fatter, Obesity Rates Up in 28 States

2010-09-10T13:34:46Z

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Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States, Report Shows

2010-09-10T17:31:49Z

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Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States, Report Shows

2010-09-10T13:34:09Z

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Study shows obesity rates still rising

2010-06-29T07:00:38Z

Most parents think childhood obesity is a problem. Just not their kids' problem.

An annual obesity report by two public health groups includes a new survey of parental attitudes about the issue. The survey shows an increasing awareness of obesity and its threat to public health, though 84 percent of parents say their children are at a healthy weight even though more than a third of children are considered overweight or obese.

The study released Tuesday by the CAPITAL CULTURE: First lady tackles child obesity, out to change how millions eat, look, feel

By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.

The first lady talks about this "guilty pleasure" all the time, trying to ward off any notion that she is a nutrition nanny even as she cajoles Americans to eat better.

Now, her conversation with the public about the nation's healt...

Both too much and too little: Obesity and malnutrition in America

2010-10-26T20:47:37Z

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Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

2010-10-24T09:52:08Z

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Mississippi ranked fattest in the nation; doctors note link between fatty diet and poverty

2010-09-09T17:16:38Z

Mississippians need to skip the gravy, say no to the fried pickles and start taking brisk walks to fight an epidemic of obesity, experts say. According to a new study, this Deep South state is the fattest in the nation.

It also became the first state to crack the 30 percent barrier for adults considered obese, with West Virginia and Alabama just behind, according to the

Miss. ranked fattest state in nation

2010-09-09T17:15:46Z

Mississippi Ranked Fattest in the Nation; Doctors Note Link Between Fatty Diet and Poverty

It also became the first state to crack the 30 percent barrier for adults considered obese, with

Obesity rates show no decline in US

2010-09-09T17:07:21Z

US Obesity Rates Climb in Most States, According to New Report; No State Shows Decline

Loosen the belt buckle another notch: Obesity rates continued to climb in 31 states last year, and no state showed a decline.

Mississippi became the first state to crack the 30 percent barrier for adults considered to be obese. West Virginia and Alabama were just behind,...

Obesity rates climbed in most states; no state shows decline

2010-09-09T17:02:58Z

Loosen the belt buckle another notch America: Obesity rates continued their climb in 31 states last year. No state showed a decline.

Mississippi became the first state to crack the 30 percent barrier for adult residents considered to be obese. West Virginia and Alabama are just slightly behind, according to the