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Researchers: Ban on fast food TV advertising would reverse childhood obesity trends (PhysOrg)

A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.

Work together to prevent childhood obesity (The Facts)

Parents and schools must act in tandem to reverse a childhood obesity epidemic, but not enough parents realize that.

Childhood obesity among poor linked to poor nutrition (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

A study finds that obese children from poor families often don't eat enough. Researchers have long blamed childhood obesity and diabetes, especially in poor neighborhoods, on too much food and too little exercise.

Oklahoma fights childhood obesity (KXII Sherman)

ARDMORE, OK ― As childhood obesity numbers continue to rise across the country, Oklahoma Legislators are addressing the problem at home. Daniel Armbruster has more.

Fighting childhood obesity: healthy cooking (WSTM Central New York)

Childhood obesity is a major problem in America. In part 3 of our series on fighting obesity, we're learning how to cook a healthy meal.