Archive of Child Nutrition and Fitness Articles*
*Grace Baptist has a Google alert set up for the term "obesity" and receives articles by email related to that topic. Any time the articles pertain to children and students, we bookmark the article. Since we are not the creators of any of this content, we are not responsible for the content. Grace Baptist makes no representation as to the accuracy of the linked information. Some of the information in the articles may conflict with the worldview and beliefs of the church. Please refer to any webpage under "New Here?" on the navigation menu to discover what the church believes and teaches. We also do not claim any relationship or endorsement of our church by any of these authors. We simply offer this archive to reflect what the present-day cultural conversation is concerning this important topic. As always, please consult your child's pediatrician before beginning any diet, nutrition program, or exercise program.
"Unique Set of Genes Linked to Obesity-related Asthma in Youth" by Talitha Bennett (Healio)
Adolescents with Obesity Risk Developing T1D in Adulthood by Jeff Minerd, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today,
"How the Rising Cost of Food Could Affect Obesity Rates" by Sylvia Tomczak
"Better School Lunches Curb Weight Gain in Children" by Ashley Wehrli
"The Role of Marketing Unhealthy Foods to Children" by Deborah Chen
"Editorial: Child Obesity Crisis Looms" the Jamaica GLEANER
"Environmental toxins are worsening obesity pandemic, say scientists" by Damian Carrington
"Expert reaction to a mouse study looking at obesity in pregnancy and cardiovascular disease in offspring" by SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE
"Childhood obesity increases future cardiovascular risks" by Melanie Falcon
"Obesity management market is expected to reach US $1.3 Billion by 2031" by Future Market Insights
"Puberty starts earlier than it used to. No one knows why." (Discusses the role of obesity)
"Subsidized supermarkets lower obesity risk for Low-Income Children." by Sarai Rodriguez
"Op-ed: The medical community is missing a major piece of the obesity puzzle." Jerrold J. Heindel
"The Real Problem" by Craig Medred
"Why we crave food that's bad for us" from All Sides with Ann Fisher (WOSU)