Children and Obesity: Obese Children more likely to be bullied

The results of yet another study to show what we already know has been highlighted recently in Reuters Health. Obese children are more likely to be bullied. That’s sad, but not surprising, is it? Even when I was growing up, it was always the one or two “fatties” who were singled out, picked on and [...]

Nutrition: Childhood Obesity- Parents, please step up to the plate!

With childhood obesity rates running out of control at double digits, it’s time for us to do what we can NOW to help our children. Parents, please step up to the plate! Childhood obesity – Parents, please step up to the plate! View more presentations from Michelle Rodulfo.

Wellness in the News : Another study to prove what we already know

According to the Eureka Alert, the University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Health Research and Policy has received a federal grant of just over $2 million to study whether or not TV food advertising affects children’s diet, physical activity and weight. When I read the article my immediate reaction was “here we go again, [...]