/tags/childhood-obesity childhood obesity en-US Copyright Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:20:01 GMT /2021-10-13/ohios-childhood-obesity-rate-slightly-higher-than-national-average More than 17% of Ohio children ages 10 to 17 are considered obese, which is still slightly higher than the national average of just above 16%, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:20:01 GMT /2021-10-13/ohios-childhood-obesity-rate-slightly-higher-than-national-average Lisa Ryan, ideastream /news/2020-12-07/columbus-council-considers-order-pushing-healthier-drinks-with-kids-meals Columbus City Council is expected to pass a resolution requiring restaurants to make healthy drinks the default options offered with kids’ meals at… Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:30:00 GMT /news/2020-12-07/columbus-council-considers-order-pushing-healthier-drinks-with-kids-meals Adora Namigadde /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-11-06/wellness-wednesday-daylight-saving-time Americans across the country gained an hour early Sunday, ending the latest cycle of Daylight Saving Time. That means sunlight is scarcer.And just because… Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:01 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-11-06/wellness-wednesday-daylight-saving-time /news-partners/2018-02-26/no-downturn-in-obesity-among-u-s-kids-report-finds The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:02:00 GMT /news-partners/2018-02-26/no-downturn-in-obesity-among-u-s-kids-report-finds Rob Stein /news-partners/2017-04-25/eat-sleep-repeat-how-kids-daily-routines-can-help-prevent-obesity A new study finds that preschool-age children who didn't have a set sleep routine were more likely to be overweight by the time they hit the preteen years. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2017-04-25/eat-sleep-repeat-how-kids-daily-routines-can-help-prevent-obesity Allison Aubrey /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-09-11/wellness-wednesday-mental-healthcare-e-cigarettes-teen-health 11:00 We Americans do almost everything electronically: Write, date, even smoke. E-cigarettes have become popular in the last 10 years, and recently use… Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:00:50 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-09-11/wellness-wednesday-mental-healthcare-e-cigarettes-teen-health admin /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-04-03/wellness-wednesday-preventing-adhd-cancer-and-obesity 11:00 This episode of Wellness Wednesday will feature new information correlating sunlight exposure and the prevalence of ADHD. We'll also check in with… Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:00:29 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-04-03/wellness-wednesday-preventing-adhd-cancer-and-obesity admin /news/2010-06-03/ohio-house-oks-bill-for-healthier-school-food A bill to attack childhood obesity by requiring healthier options in school cafeterias has advanced in the Ohio Legislature.By a 77-21 vote, the Ohio… Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT /news/2010-06-03/ohio-house-oks-bill-for-healthier-school-food admin /news/2010-04-28/study-urban-children-struggle-on-playgrounds-and-playing-fields A new Ohio State University study suggests poor kids are at not only at a disadvantage in the classroom... they lag behind their more well off… Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT /news/2010-04-28/study-urban-children-struggle-on-playgrounds-and-playing-fields admin