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Joining Forces to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
Posted: Feb 10, 2011
New Opportunities from Action for Healthy Kids and National Dairy Council: Joining Forces to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
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Thinking and Mediterranean eating
Posted: Feb 10, 2011
A study indicates that people who follow eating patterns common around the Mediterranean, which emphasize whole grains, vegetables, fish, olive oil, and moderate amounts of wine, tend to hold onto their thinking abilities more as they age.
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Here's to 'a whole new way of eating'
Posted: Jan 20, 2011
Marilyn Pearson, 67, of Rochester Hills, Mich., got her inspiration to lose weight from last year's Weight-Loss Challenge.
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New guidelines would make school lunches healthier
Posted: Jan 13, 2011
By Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Schoolchildren would have to hold the fries -- and pick up more whole grains, fruits and vegetables -- on the lunch line under proposed new federal standards for school lunches.
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Quick Tips to Build Physical Activity into Your Life
Posted: Dec 30, 2010
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We’ve all heard about lots of different ways to build extra activity into our lives. Suggestions like finding a parking spot furthest away from the mall in the lot, taking the stairs at work, and taking public transit to/from work or school and getting off a couple stops early to walk the rest of the way are all great ways to help you stay active. However, sometimes life doesn’t always happen that way and while these are great suggestions, it still might not be enough to meet the daily physical activity requirements to keep your body healthy. So, what else could you do to increase your daily movement? Check out some of these helpful tips: |
Source: “Build Physical Activity into Your Daily Life” Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ |
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12 healthy days of Christmas
Posted: Dec 7, 2010
Count down to a healthy Christmas with these 12 days of healthy-living tips.
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Travel Safety Tips
Posted: Dec 7, 2010
As we enter one of the busiest travel seasons of the year make sure to plan ahead to ensure safe travels are a top priority.
If your plans include a stay at a relative or friend’s
Plan ahead and talk to your host about the possibility of installing age-appropriate safety devices such as cabinet locks or outlet covers to prevent injuries to your kids. This is especially true when visiting people whose children have already grown or those without children, as safety devices may be out-of-date or nonexistent.
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Tell Your Representative to Vote Yes on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act!
Posted: Nov 8, 2010
The House of Representatives is set to consider S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act when it reconvenes in November for a lame duck session after the midterm elections. Tell Your Representative to Vote Yes on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Today!
Please urge your Representative to vote yes on this important public health legislation when it comes before the full House for a vote. Even if you’ve sent a previous letter in support of child nutrition reauthorization, it is more important than ever that you Representative hear from you about this critical vote.
Water Trails Designation May Boost Paddle Sports in Area
Posted: Aug 26, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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School Nutrition: Healthier Ingredients, More Education for 2010-11
Posted: Aug 23, 2010
Christian Science Monitor
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New Rpt Shows School Dist. Wellness Policies Fail to Provide Strong Guidelines
Posted: Aug 23, 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Online Weight Loss Tools Help Track Calorie Intake
Posted: Aug 18, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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Eating Fruits & Vegetables on the Go
Posted: Aug 16, 2010
Fruitsandvegetablesmorematters.com
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Walk to Include Prizes, Entertainment, Pet Contests
Posted: Aug 13, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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The Junior League of Dayton Empowers Today's Youth
Posted: Aug 10, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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Larger Waist Circumference Linked to Greater Risk of Death
Posted: Aug 10, 2010
Cardiovascular Business
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Centerville Joins MVH South to Promote Family Walk Event
Posted: Aug 3, 2010
City of Centerville
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In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Finds
Posted: Aug 3, 2010
HealthDay.com
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Claim: Exposure to Plants and Parks Can Boost Immunity
Posted: Jul 8, 2010
New York Times
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Study Shows Uneven Progress on Youth Exposure to Food Advertising
Posted: Jul 7, 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Centerville, Vandalia Duke it Out for Title of Healthiest City
Posted: Jun 27, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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Study: Boosting Soda Prices by 35% Cuts Consumption
Posted: Jun 17, 2010
How do folks get motivated to make a behavior change? New study finds the tipping point for soda consumption. Turns out a 35 percent increase hit to the pocketbook will cause folks to buy and consume less, according to this Wall Street Journal story. Remember your goal should be to get Almost None of those sugary beverages on a day-to-day basis.
Losing Weight: Share the Health with Family Friendly Habits
Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Habitchanger.com
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New USDA Nutrition Guidelines Focus on Unhealthy Population
Posted: Jun 16, 2010
ABC News
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Top 10 Ways to Get Kids Involved in Healthy Cooking & Shopping
Posted: Jun 6, 2010
Fruits & Veggies More Matters.com
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U.S. Docs Say Children Can Start Swim Lessons Earlier
Posted: May 26, 2010
All Headline News
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First Lady's 'Let's Move' Campaign Starts at Home
Posted: May 13, 2010
Blackvoicenews.com
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White House Releases Report of Childhood Obesity Task Force
Posted: May 11, 2010
The White House/Let's Move.gov
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School Hopes Recess Rehab Pays Off in Classroom
Posted: May 10, 2010
ABC News.com/Nightline
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State Fair Adds New Nutritious & Delicious Category
Posted: May 4, 2010
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Exercise, Weight Control May Keep Fibromyalgia at Bay
Posted: Apr 29, 2010
Health Day/Business Week
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Obesity Crisis: How the Food Industry Profits While Society Pays
Posted: Apr 27, 2010
DiversityInc
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Gaining A Pound a Yr After Age 20 Nearly Doubles Breast Cancer Risk
Posted: Apr 20, 2010
U.S. News & World Reports
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Core Exercises: 7 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core Muscles
Posted: Apr 13, 2010
Ohiohealth.com
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Alzheimer's Risk Cut by a Third Eating Veggies, Fish, Poultry
Posted: Apr 12, 2010
Business Week/Bloomberg
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Increasing Your Child's Fruits & Veggies - Its Not as Hard as You May Think
Posted: Apr 8, 2010
Nourish Interactive
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Want to age gracefully? Here’s what you should know
Posted: Mar 31, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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Nutrition: Rise in Soda Price Linked to Better Health
Posted: Mar 29, 2010
New York Times
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Obesity Campaign Renews Focus on Home Cooking
Posted: Mar 19, 2010
U.S. News & World Report
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HHS Announces $372M for Prevention & Wellness Projects
Posted: Mar 19, 2010
Funding Childhood Obesity Initatives & more
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Foodmakers Asked to be on Frontline Tackling Childhood Obesity
Posted: Mar 17, 2010
Washington Post
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The Philadephia Story: Bringing Affordable Healthy Foods to Underserved Communities
Posted: Mar 13, 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Diabetes Coverage Can't Wait, A Group Tells OH Lawmakers
Posted: Mar 12, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Posted: Mar 8, 2010
BusinessWeek
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Snack-Food Cravings Turn U.S. Children into Constant Eaters
Posted: Mar 2, 2010
BusinessWeek
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Gates Foundation to Release Results of Largest Teacher Poll Ever
Posted: Feb 23, 2010
Scholastic
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Researchers Explore Link Between Obesity and Environment
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
San Diego State University
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African-Americans Attitude About Lung Cancer May Hinder Prevention
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Science Daily, 2-22-10
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The Business Case for Physical Activity: Employer Guidelines
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Centers for Disease Control
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Realistic Physical Goals Can Make You a Winner
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-22-10
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Bicyclists, Pedestrians Part of Street Plan
Posted: Feb 19, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-19-10
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Most Americans Think Its Others Who Are Unhealthy
Posted: Feb 16, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-16-10
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4 Reasons More Recess Helps Kids Do Better In School
Posted: Feb 11, 2010
U.S. News & World Report, 2-4-10
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Area Health Group's Focus Already on Child Obesity Problem
Posted: Feb 9, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-9-10
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First Lady Announces "Let's Move" Initiative
Posted: Feb 9, 2010
Let's Move website, 2-9-10learn more
Girl's odyssey Shows Challenge of Fighting Obesity
Posted: Feb 1, 2010
AP @ Dayton Daily News
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Premier HeartWorks Encourages Good Heart Health, Special Offer on Screening
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
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More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
MedicinePlus story from HealthDay News
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Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children & Adolescents
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force story at HeathyChildren.org
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Daily Media Use Up Dramatically from 5 Yrs Ago
Posted: Jan 25, 2010
Kaiser Family Foundation Report, 1-20-10
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CDC Finds 1 in 5 American Youths Have Abnormal Lipid Levels
Posted: Jan 25, 2010
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention news release, 1-21-10
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Girls on the Run Forming Local Chapter
Posted: Jan 17, 2010
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Understanding the Power of Healthy Self-Esteem and Children
Posted: Jan 14, 2010
ExpertClick, 1-13-2010
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Tips to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Posted: Jan 12, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 1-11-2010
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Time to Focus on Healthier Drinks
Posted: Jan 12, 2010
Harvard School of Public Health article
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Did Americans Get Any Healthier Over the Past Decade?
Posted: Jan 5, 2010
Associated Press, 12-31-09
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Kids Fitness Can Be Fun & Functional
Posted: Jan 4, 2010
W. Carrollton Schools YouTube clip from 2008
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11 Mo Co Childcare Ctrs Reach for the Stars
Posted: Dec 28, 2009
ReadySetSoar and 4C, 12-22-09
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Boonshoft Opens for New Year's Eve (day) & New Year's Day with GetUp
Posted: Dec 23, 2009
Open Noon to 5p - Family fun!
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State Grant to Help Residents Get Healthy
Posted: Dec 23, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 12-23-2009
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Diabetes Insight Could Lead to Better Treatment
Posted: Dec 21, 2009
HealthDay News, 12-21-09
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Black Man's Think Tank Calls For Proposals
Posted: Dec 18, 2009
Invitation for presenters at annual conference in April
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School Bans on Junk Food Heads to Ohio Senate
Posted: Dec 17, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 12-17-2009
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Tax Sugary Drinks to Fight the Flab, expert says
Posted: Dec 9, 2009
Article from Reuters London bureau, 12-9-09
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General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids Cereals
Posted: Dec 9, 2009
General Mills announces reduction of sugar in kids cereals
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Cold Weather Sports & Your Family
Posted: Dec 3, 2009
This Kids Health article offers tips for motivating the family to get outside this winter!
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Junk Food Blues
Posted: Dec 3, 2009
Junk Food Blues, 58% higher depression rates with processed food diet
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Check out Five A Day Miami Valley
Posted: Dec 1, 2009
Ideas for getting 5 fruits & veggies a day
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Holiday Feasting without Defeating
Posted: Nov 25, 2009
Dayton Children's blog, 11-23-2009
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Diabetics Show Alarming Increase in Morbid Obesity
Posted: Nov 24, 2009
Loyola U Health System study, 11-23-2009
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Lawmakers Tout Broad Support for Childhood Obesity Bill
Posted: Nov 19, 2009
Senate Bill 210 - bipartisan support for school changes to combat childhood obesity
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Half Ohio's Adults may be obese by 2018
Posted: Nov 17, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 11-17-2000
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Montgomery County's 13% Diabetes Rate Tops State,Nation
Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 11-13-09
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Reps meet to boost enthusiasm for anti-obesity initiative
Posted: Nov 12, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 11-11-09
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GetUp Launches New Web Site
Posted: Nov 5, 2009
GetUp is pleased to announce the launch of its new family-friendly website. Visitors to the site can access detailed information about GetUp Montgomery County, a multi-year, county-wide initiative to address childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children and families. GetUp Montgomery County’s goals are to:- Promote the easy to learn '5-2-1-Almost None' method of keeping kids active and eating healthy foods;
- Reach the greatest number of children in the shortest period of time with the most efficient and sustainable use of resources;
- Create a culture throughout the County in which children and their families have the motivation, ability, and opportunity to lead healthier lives;
- Develop and support sustainable policy, practice, and behavior changes in places where children live, learn, and play.
