29 November
Go Trybe attended the 5th Annual Turkey Trot on November 25, 2010. The Turkey Trot is an annual event that takes place at 7am on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Johnson City, TN. The event is a 5k run or walk that encourages families, schools, organizations, and community members to get up and get active before [...]
21 November
The American Medical Association has produced research to support the theory that sugary drinks play a large role in the development of childhood obesity. Here at Go Trybe, we already know that 1 in 3 children are obese. We also know that Type 2 diabetes is a complication that can arise from obesity. This is [...]
17 November
Go Trybe attended the Global Obesity Summit in Jackson, Mississippi which ran from November 9-11th at the Jackson Convention Complex. The purpose of the summit was to help Mississippi play an active role in the fight against obesity and diabetes. Since Mississippi currently leads the nation in childhood and adult obesity, it was apparent that the [...]
13 November
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to ban McDonald’s Happy Meals and toys in an attempt to fight childhood obesity. This is a direct attempt to get McDonalds to reduce sodium and fat in the items that it bundles into Happy Meals and include more fruits and vegetables. McDonalds responded to this attempt by having [...]
9 November
The latest news from the Journal of the American Diabetes Association offers an alarming report on the diet of kids. According to a recent study, 40% of all kids’ calories come from solid fat and added sugars. Foods that contain “empty calories” like pizza, soda, candy, and sugar-sweetened drinks all include added sugars that can lead [...]
4 November
According to research conducted by B.C. Hospital in British Columbia, Canada, children who are obese show blood vessels that are just as stiff as those found in adults with heart disease. Stiffening of the largest artery in the human body, the aorta, is a strong predicator of a heart attack, stroke, and even death. While [...]
2 November
The crew here at GoTrybe recently attended the health fair at Mountain View Elementary School in Johnson City, TN. Many students, parents, and teachers stopped by our booth to check out our fitness videos displayed on our website, get tips on nutrition and wellness, learn how to register for GoTrybe, and even get a free t-shirt and frisbee. [...]
