Childhood Obesity and Antibiotics
Exposure to antibiotics in infancy can increase the risk of childhood obesity. Some suggest antibiotics contribute to obesity by slaughtering the gut flora.
Parents Confused by Childhood Obesity Issues
Is it any wonder that parents turn away from the complicated issue of childhood obesity in despair, and spend their energy addressing other problems?
Smoking and Obesity — Uncle Sam to the Rescue?
What is the rationale for government involvement in either smoking or the eating patterns that lead to obesity?
Obesity and Deprivation Amplification
Individual deprivation (low income or education) is amplified by area-level deprivation (lack of jobs or good schools), increasing health inequalities.
Inequality, Race, and Obesity
Poverty is very much linked to race in America. It’s also reflected in the prevalence of obesity among the historically disenfranchised groups.
Obesity and Race, the Ongoing Story
Research shows there is a strong likelihood that racially and ethnically targeted marketing contributes to health disparities, including obesity rates.
Race and Obesity (Continued)
Childhood Obesity News has been tracing the recent history of research into the relationship between obesity and ethnicity in America.
Obesity and Blockchain
What is blockchain, and can it potentially help break the cycle of food addiction and positively impact retail business practices?
Lawmakers Awarded by Campaign to End Obesity
The Campaign to End Obesity brings together the leaders from academia, public health, industry, and the legislators, to help reverse the obesity epidemic.
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.