Obese Adult Voices and Awareness
Are TV shows like The Biggest Loser educational and inspirational, or detrimental? What type of awareness is actually raised?
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Edutainment
Edutainment can have physical aspects and play an important role in childhood obesity prevention.
Media Awareness and Daniel Lambert
Born in England in 1770, Daniel Lambert was the largest human in recorded history and a popular figure on London’s social scene. Here’s his story.
Obesity, Awareness, and Media
During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, it is useful to consider some wider and deeper reflections on awareness and the sometimes toxic price of fame.
Awareness Month — More Books
We celebrate Childhood Obesity Awareness month by highlighting a few books on the subject.
Awareness Month — Settle in for a Read
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Here are two books on childhood obesity, plus a list of our “Best Of” posts on more books.
Coronavirus Chronicles — Ultra-Processed Foods Awareness Surges
With the kids staying at home due to school closures, and staying up later, with more screen time, there’s also an increased chance of childhood obesity.
More Effective Parenting — Awareness Is All It Costs
When it comes to parenting, the decision to abandon, or at least modify, some ingrained mindsets proven to be counterproductive could be both free and freeing.
Activity and Awareness Month
There’s a significant connection between the child obesity epidemic and the fact that modern kids spend a lot less time outdoors than previous generations.
Awareness Month Says Get Active
Even when an activity only consumes a few calories, if it keeps the person’s hands and/or mouth occupied by something other than eating, it’s beneficial.