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KidShape returns to help shed pounds in healthy way - Spotlight on Adena Health

Just another example of how successful KidShape is and why we need to continue spreading our mission of reducing and preventing the childhood obesity epidemic. Shout out to Adena Health System!

for more information on joining Adena's KidShape classes, click here for full article.


Think more grocery stores in lower-income neighborhoods = healthier diets? Think Again!

A recent study finds that "income and proximity to fast-food restaurants" are the "strongest factors in food choice" among residents living in lower-income areas. Allowing more grocery stores and supermarkets in underpriviliged communities simply does not suggest that residents living in these areas will make healthier food choices. These findings need urgent attention!

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The Kids Live Well Initiative - 19 Restaurants Pledge To Offer Healthier Fast-Food Alternatives for Children

Nationwide!

This information is worth posting! Fast-food chains like Burger King, Denny's, IHOP, Chili's Chevy's, and El Pollo Loco, promise to offer "at least one children's meal that has fewer than 600 calories, no soft drinks and at least two items from the following food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins or low-fat dairy". There will no longer be default side orders of fries and soda drinks provided for children's meals! Hooray for Americans!

Visit the L.A. Times article here for more information

Another Success: KidShape and Sutter Medical Foundation combat Childhood Obesity

Yuba City: May 15, 2011

One of our newest sites, Tiffany Geyer and the Sutter Medical Foundation, have proven that programs like KidShape are a great and successful alternative to combating childhood obesity. Tiffany states, "I think the reasons this program is successful are that it has a physical education aspect, registered dietitian aspect and a mental health aspect."

For full article, visit:http://www.appeal-democrat.com/articles/obesity-106614-among-problem.html

KidShape Offers Help to Families in Washington County, Maryland

Hagerstown, Maryland, October 29, 2008

Carol Grove, co-coordinator for KidShape, says that nearly 30% of children in Maryland are considered overweight. “It's unrealistic for you to think that you or your children will never eat another fast food meal.  The program aims to give you something to deal with ways to deal with situations as you encounter them.”

http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=37281

 

Family Wins by Losing

Bellingham, Washington, June 16, 2008

Thanks to a new program in Whatcom County, Lynden resident Anna Jones and her 12-year-daughter, Amanda, are more active and have both lost weight. They plan to celebrate tonight by bringing fruit and vegetables to the KidShape program’s potluck finale. Anna’s husband, Al, has gotten into the act, too; he’s dropped 21 pounds.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/102/story/441822.html

Summer Camp for Overweight Kids, Parents

Scottsdale, Arizona, August 10, 2008

When KidShape started at Scottsdale Healthcare, Fox 10 broadcast a report on childhood obesity and the KidShape program. "FOX 10's Sabra Gertsch introduces us to a dozen Arizona families that are trying something new to the valley. It's a summer camp for overweight kids... and their parents."

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=AECFD3DE0B348D1F28AD50DAA84A8720?contentId=7177301&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

The KidShape program has been featured

In Print

Disney Channel Magazine

“The Shape of Kids Today,” by Barbara Bronson Gray May/June 1989

Family Circle

“Fit Bodies, Sharp Minds,” by Cheri Fuller, September 1, 1998

Ladies Home Journal

“Ready, set, go! How to Shape Up Your Kids,” Special Report, April 1990vv

La Opinion

“Obesidad infantile: mala para la salud y la autoestima” by Beatriz Barcelo-Boyker, May 16, 2001

Latina

“Is your child overweight?” by Laurie Fox, January 2001

Long Beach Press-Telegram

“Epidemic obesity to cost billions more” by Lisa Mascaro and Annette Wells, May 2, 2005

Los Angeles Daily News

“Childhood obesity bills to sink state?” by Lisa Mascaro and Annette Wells, May 1, 2005
“Inactivity, bad diet fuel soaring diabetes, obesity rates” by Rachel Uranga May 1, 2005
“Training school kids to break a sweat” by Dana Bartholomew, May 8, 2005
“Child’s Play? Getting kids to lose weight a tough challenge with a healthy payoff” by Evan Henerson November 20, 2000

Los Angeles Times

“The Stroller Habit” by Jeanine Stein, September 8, 2003
5 Views on Nutrition: For many children, television is the enemy. January 6, 2003
“Childhood Obesity: A Lurking Health Risk,” by Julie Marquis, December 1997
“To Eat or Not to Eat,” by Naomi Neufeld, Kids Collection, September 1987
“Helping Kids Grow Up Instead of Out,” by Joan Libman, View Health, June 30, 1987

Newsweek

“Generation XXL” by Geoffrey Cowley and Sharon Begley, July 3, 2000 cover story                                                         http://www.newsweek.com/id/85356/page/1, http://www.newsweek.com/id/85357/page/1
“The Rise of Jumbo Babies” by Julie Scelfo and Margaret Williams, July 1, 2002

Orange County Family Magazine

“Childhood Obesity” by Michele Piazzoni August 2004

Parenting

“How we handle it: Our overweight child”- Kids Health as told by Dina Roth Port, October 2004

People

“Childhood Obesity and Schools” October 8, 2004

Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine

“Raising Healthy Kids” by Sandra Gordon, June 2003

Time

“Too Heavy, Too Young,” by Shannon Brownlee, January 21, 2002                                                                                        http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1001679,00.html

Weight Watchers

“Follow the Leader. There are two rules for getting children to eat healthfully: Start early and lead the way,” by Richard Mintzer, May 1999

Woman’s World

“Pediatricians’ tricks to make your kids healthier,” Oct 5, 1999

 

On Television - National

CNN Español

March/April 2005

Fox News

Is surgery the answer for Obese teenagers? June 25, 2004

NBC Nightly News

2004

CNN News

November 2003, December 2003

Prime Time – ABC Television

Fat Like Me, November 2003

Children and Exercise- Video News Release, October 2003

The Today Show with Katie Couric

January 31, 2003, July 7, 2004

Good Life TV Network American Family

“Overcoming Obesity,” June 20, 2003

Eye on America, with Dan Rather

February 5, 2002

Univision

Discovery: “Obesity: A Deadly Risk,” June 4-5, 2001

Fox News

“Generation XXL,” July 2000

Oprah

October 18, 2000

ABC News, with Peter Jennings

April 1999

The Home Show (ABC)

“Growing Up Fat, ” October 1998, 1989

Life Choices, with Eric Chapman

Feb 13, 1993

Fight back with David Horowitz

Syndicated Radio Show, October 2, 2004

 

On Television - Local

Channel 11 Fox News July 9, 2003

Help Me Grow: Child Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes – KOCE May 16, 2003

Life and Times Tonight, October 2002

Eyewitness News (KABC), 2002,1999, 1989

Channel 9 News (KCAL), 1999

Noticias – Telemundo (Spanish language news programs), 1999, 2000

Channel 4 Weekend News (KNBC), 1999, 1997, 1992, 1989, 1988; For Your Health (KNBC), 1996

Action News (KCBS), 1991, 1988, 1987

Channel 11 News (Fox), 1990

 

International Media Stories

The KidShape program has been featured in the following international media:
• BBC Television
• Discovery Channel – International
• TV New Zealand
• Korean Television
• Swedish National Broadcast Radio
• CNN – International
• Newsweek – International