Conflict in United Kingdom Schools
The anti-obesity debate rages on in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including health and fitness of public school students.
Is Obesity America’s #1 Enemy?
We’re stopping short of endorsing NFGFC Chair Jake Steinfeld’s blanket statement that obesity is preventable by just making changes in diet and exercise.
A Mixed Message Mission
“Why Not Stay Fat?” book by physical training instructor Wayne Lambert asks the reader, “Do you believe that deep down you don’t deserve to be thin?”
What’s Up With the USDA?
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is reorganizing the USDA to concentrate on production and trade, while reducing food safety measures.
George Orwell’s Prophecy
The number of overweight or obese children in Wigan Pier, U.K., is higher than the national average. Here’s what the local government is doing about it.
Childhood Obesity Awareness in New Jersey and Beyond
In New Jersey, nearly one child in four is overweight or obese. The local YMCA’s Healthy U program offers parents anti-obesity guidelines.
Celebrity Weight Loss — Al Roker
The career of the beloved television personality Al Roker, known for decades of Today show appearances, was plagued by weight issues.
Valiant Anti-Obesity Efforts in the U.K.
Unlike in the U.S., in the United Kingdom, interest in the subject of childhood obesity never seems to ebb. It just flows from one controversy to the next.
Government Official Credits Being Big to Chocolate Milk
Newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue rolled back some Obama-era school lunch rules, but every story has two sides.
New Leadership at USDA
The USDA recently acquired a new Big Boss, Sonny Perdue, who once ran a fertilizer business and then spent several years as governor of Georgia.