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Study: Big Health Benefits When Families Eat Meals Together

Researchers have been looking into the benefits of families eating meals together and the results of a recent study say contributing less than five minutes more a day can improve a child’s health.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/05

Overweight teenagers during a morning walk. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Texas Offers Online Help Against Childhood Obesity

Texas has unveiled a website meant to help battle childhood obesity and identify areas of the state where youngsters are most at risk.

2012/12/20

A nurse takes a blood sample to establish the level of cholesterol of a patient. (credit: Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty Images)

Kids’ Cholesterol Down; Fewer Trans Fats Cited

Finally some good news about cholesterol and kids: A big government study shows that in the past decade, the proportion of children who have high cholesterol has fallen.

2012/08/07

Children walk to an exercise class while attending a program for overweight adolescents and children. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

AMA Supports Requiring Obesity Education For Kids

The American Medical Association says yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity should be required for public schoolchildren and teens.

2012/06/20

Likelihood Of Infants & Future Obesity Studied

Researchers say there’s a new way to tell if infants are likely to become obese later on: Check to see if they’ve passed two key milestones on doctors’ growth charts by age 2.

2011/11/09

First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a 'Let's Move' after-school event. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Singles Out Arlington Schools In Speech

First Lady Michelle Obama was promoting her “Let’s Move!” fitness campaign during a conference in Washington when she cited the example of the Arlington Independent School District.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/03/15