30 January
The Center for Disease Control announced new estimates for 2011 regarding people who have diabetes or prediabetes this past Wednesday. It is estimated that over 26 million Americans now have diabetes, while another 79 million have prediabetes. Prediabetes is defined by the CDC as being a condition where blood sugar levels are high, but not [...]
28 January
A new bill that was introduced to the House of Representatives on Tuesday would call for a minimum of physical activity requirements for all public schools across the nation, regardless of grade level. This new legislation, the Physical Education to Create a Healthier Nation Act, would require that all schools provide physical activity for at [...]
26 January
According to the latest issue of Pediatrics, young children who do not get enough sleep are actually four times as likely to be obese. The most recent study, conducted by the University of Chicago, studied the sleep patterns of children ages 4 and 10 for a total of one week. The 308 study participants were evaluated [...]
26 October
Our nation’s First Lady, Michelle Obama, is set to appear on a special by TV One on October 29th, 2010 at 10pm. This special, Let’s Move with First Lady Michelle Obama, features a candid interview with the First Lady at the White House regarding her initiative to end childhood obesity within a generation. Michelle Obama [...]
4 May
“Military leaders report that obesity is now one of the most common disqualifiers for military service. Economic experts tell us that we’re spending outrageous amounts of money treating obesity-related conditions like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. And public health experts tell us that the current generation could actually be on track to have a shorter lifespan than their parents.” – First Lady Michelle Obama
9 March
The American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism recently held its third dual conference March 2-5 in San Francisco, Calif. The program is designed to encourage and promote the development, advancement and exchange of new information about treating and preventing heart disease and stroke. A new study discussed at this conference lends merit to the idea that kids with a greater fitness level have improved academic performance.
24 February
The GoTrybe crew took a field trip to Lake Ridge Elementary to see how teachers and students are using GoTrybe in the classroom. Special thanks go out to Principal Phillips, Ms. Pearce, Laura Matney and all the students that make GoTrybe part of their life.
22 February
If you are in school or have gone to school since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, you have some experience with the President’s Challenge and Presidential Physical Fitness Award. I know I was very proud of mine “signed” by President Ronald Regan. I also remember lots of my fellow students receiving the same award. We were considered to be in at least B+ shape, in the top 15% of all students the same age.
16 February
In 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based recommendations to help persons aged 6 years or older improve their health through physical activity. Included in these national guidelines is a chapter dedicated to physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. These guidelines reflect the most up-to-date research about youth physical activity and associated health benefits (from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/guidelines.htm)
14 February
Although many want to be responsible for the cure (or at least help), it still seems the root cause is a mystery to some. There is no doubt that an unfortunate condition, such as disease or physical limitations may contribute to a child being overweight. Arguments can also be made that easy access to cheap, unhealthy, fast food is to blame. Others may say it is because kids spend too much time in front of a computer or television.
