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Children's Health Headlines

Report Offers A Bit Of Good News For US Moms

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There is a little good news for mothers in the United States. The U.S. has only moved up six places -- from 31st to 25th -- in the annual Save The Children State of the World's Mothers report. ... More

Changing the Future of Obesity

A new report offers solutions for fighting america's obesity epidemic. More

A Healthy Turnaround For The Family

What eating habits do you use to maintain a healthy family? Around 20% of kids ages 6-11 are now obese. This month's Colorado Parent Magazine features ideas for turning that statistic around. More

Students Run To Combat Childhood Obesity

4/26 5 pm -- After 7- weeks and more than 20- miles... ... Local students are about to complete a cumulative marathon... It's all part of a unique campaign against childhood obesity. 7NEWS reporter Doug Schepman found... They'll cross the finish line.. With skills that extend well beyond fitness."kids run" .

Soft Drinks: No. 1 Enemy In Obesity Fight?

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Some doctors and public health officials are saying soda should be treated as public health enemy No. 1. More

Mortality Rates Still Too High For World's Teens

It's known as the "youth bulge" - a decrease in child mortality rates leading to the largest generation of adolescents in history: 1.2 billion to be exact. ... More

Life Stressors Increase Obesity Risk In Young Girls

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When young girls live in a stressful home where violence, depression or other disruptions are common they are more likely to become obese by age 5, compared to children raised in more stable homes. More

Senate Passes Bill Eliminating Trans Fats In Schools

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The Colorado Senate voted for a bill on Monday banning trans fats from food served at schools. More

Nearly Half Of Pre-Schoolers Not Playing Outside

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The early childhood years are crucial for learning and development. That should involve a great deal of outdoor physical activity and playtime, but that's not always the case. ... More

Michelle Obama Attends Kids' Choice Awards

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First lady Michelle Obama continues to take Hollywood by storm. She's appeared with David Letterman, Jay Leno and Ellen DeGeneres in recent months -- and Saturday she made her first-ever live appearance on Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards in Los ... More

Fat Is The New Ugly On The Playground

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Marah Rhoades remembers when her daughter, Emilia Cooper, started to worry about weight. She was 5. ... More

Tiny Mouths Found Filled With Rotting Teeth

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Baby teeth with grown-up problems: Operating rooms at Children's Hospital Colorado are booked months out for pediatric dentistry procedures: More
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Should Schools Inspect Kids' Lunches?

After a pre-kindergartner in North Carolina is told her packed lunch doesn't meet nutritional guidelines, parents in Colorado wonder if the same can happen here. More

First Lady On Working Together For The Health Of America's Children

Michelle Obama says when she first helped launch the Let's Move! campaign she wondered if it was really possible to make a difference. More

Access To Unhealthy Snacks At School Unchanged

About half of public and private elementary students could buy unhealthy snacks at school during the 2009-2010 school year from stores, vending machines and snack bars. More

School Farm Yields Produce, Lessons In Nutrition

An unused athletic field is transformed into the state's first certified production farm at a public school. More

Saucepan, Spatula Help Kids Reverse Bad Eating Habits

Healthy Food Is Good For Grades

Sugar On The Menu For Kids' Breakfast

Secret For A Safe Kid's Lunch: Extra Ice

Colorado Senators Go To Bat For Potatoes

CDC: Half Of Americans Have A Sugary Drink Daily

Sports Authority Removes Candy From Stores

Study: Some School Lunches Healthier Than Homemade

French Fries Off The Daily Menu At Greeley Schools

Meal Making Mistakes! What Parents Do Wrong

McDonald's: Apple Slices In Every Happy Meal

Cafeteria Cams Measure Kids' Calories

School's Daily PE, Fresh Fruit Set Kids On A Healthy Path

Culinary Boot Camp

Kids, Families Learn 'Cooking Matters'

Plan to Expand Go, Slow, Whoa Program Receives Finalist Honors

Health Interactives

10 Foods You Should Not Feed Your Children

March is known as National Nutrition Month. Keep your children healthy and take a look at 10 foods that you should not be feeding your children. More

5 Foods Your Heart Will Thank You For Eating

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It's no fun to cut out salty snacks and red meat, but tasty alternatives can help you stay proactive about heart health without eating boiled chicken and rice cakes. More

How Well Do You Know Girl Scout Cookies?

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Can you match the Girl Scout cookie with its correct name? While you're matching, take a look at the nutritional information for each cookie. More

5 Ways To Eat Healthy For Cheap

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Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. You can transfer that excess weight from your belly to your wallet by making some simple changes. More

20 Foods You Should Be Eating

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You hear a lot about what foods you shouldn't be eating, but there are a lot of foods that you should be consuming. Find out what 20 foods you should be eating regularly. More

Are Kids Making Good Choices In Lunch Line?

Is your child making healthy choices when selecting what to eat from the school cafeteria? Help teach your child about making better choices with this interactive. More

Child BMI Calculator

A Body Mass Index calculator for kids 2 to 19 More

Calorie Count Menu Planner

Just how many calories are on your dinner plate? More

Interactive: Image Quiz, Calories

Quiz on Portion Size

Understanding Food Labels

Children's Energy Needs Calculator

Accurately Measure Your Child

Healthy Recipes

Recipes For Healthy Kids

Penne dish from Greeley's Winograd K-8 among the finalists in the Let's Move! competition to create tasty, healthy, exciting new recipes for inclusion on school lunch menus across the country. More

Healthy Kid Friendly Snacks

Recipes and ideas created by a registered dietician who also happens to be a mom. More

Get Heart Healthy Recipes

Chocolate chip cookies and chicken pot pies don't have to be bad for your heart! Get delicious, nutritious recipes from Dr. Oz. More

Recipes From 7NEWS

Recipes and cooking tips featured on 7News. New ideas posted every weekend (and sometimes during the week), so check back often. More

Resources

The New (Ab)Normal

Meals are now 4 times larger than they were in the 1950s. Check out CDC’s infographic to see just how abnormal portion sizes have become. More

Facebook: Go, Slow, Whoa

A page with links and information on healthy eating & activity programs from around the country. An easy way to say you LIKE us. More

Plate Icon To Guide Americans To Healthier Eating

The food pyramid has been dismantled in favor of a simple plate icon that urges Americans to eat a more plant-based diet. ... More
Video: New Food Pyramid Unveiled

Go, Slow, Whoa Food Chart

Learn more about what foods are classifed as Go, Slow & Whoa. More

Let's Move Blog

Official blog of those behind Let's Move, the effort to raise a healthier generation of kids. More

Kids Running America

Children run various distances over time to accumulate a total of 26.2 miles. Kids Running America participants then earn the unforgettable reward of coming together to complete their own personal marathon. More

Colorado School Breakfast Challenge

Studies show that children who eat breakfast perform better on standardized tests, make fewer mistakes in math, and show a general increase in math and reading scores. More

Cooking Matters Colorado

Cooking Matters Colorado is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families eat, cook, and shop healthfully on a limited budget. More

Making Sense Of Your Child's Health Numbers

Students Learn To Eat Well From Scratch

DPS Breakfast In The Classroom

Identifying Healthiest Foods Can Be Easy

National Heart Lung & Blood Institute

Aurora's 'Go, Slow, Whoa' Program

LiveWell Colorado

Aurora Public Schools

Hunger Free Series

Less Than Half Of Hungry Coloradans Are Getting Help

2/11/11-6am-Poverty in Colorado is an issue that is getting worse. Colorado application for food stamps is much longer than other states. That's why Hunger Free Colorado introduces "Hunger Hotline."

Hunger Series: Poor Seniors Struggle With Food Costs