childhood obesity

Experts share 7 practical ways to keep kids a healthy weight

Katie Moritz — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:34:07 +0000

We all know the way to a healthy body is a balanced diet and exercise. But we also know that’s easier said than done. However, with almost one-third of Missouri children ages 10 to 17 overweight or obese, it’s becoming more and more important to instill healthy habits young.

This week on Intersection, two dietitians and an exercise expert shared doable tips for parents to keep kids on the right track.

Addressing childhood obesity

Rehman Tungekar — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:45:57 +0000

Watch the show and join the conversation on the Intersection website.

Getting kids to eat their broccoli: interview with Marion Nestle

Jacob Fenston — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:36:04 +0000

In this extended interview with food and nutrition writer Marion Nestle, we discuss Michelle Obama's anti-childhood obesity campaign, what food companies are doing to fight it, and how to get kids to eat their broccoli.

The exercise commonly known as 'jumping jacks'

Jacob Fenston — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:05:00 +0000

In all the political coverage lately, you may have missed Missouri House Bill 1063: it would make "the exercise commonly known and referred to as 'jumping jacks'" the official exercise of the state of Missouri. In this week's Health & Wealth update, could getting more kids jumping help reduce childhood obesity?