Diet and Weight Loss Programs

It seems that schools are going to watch calories. It’s about time. I can’t believe they leave the choice up to the kid: they’ll make the bad choice every time.
Companies pulling sodas out of schools
Companies agree only to sell water, juice, milk and diet soda
Wednesday, May 3, 2006; Posted: 2:26 p.m. EDT (18:26 GMT)
NEW YORK […]

I find that I am aware of my weight. What happens to me, is after I’ve lost some weight, even getting to my “fighting weight” - I still feel like I look fat - and I feel fat as well.
Study: Obesity not in eye of beholder
Monday, April 10, 2006; Posted: 10:44 a.m. EDT (14:44 GMT)
CHARLOTTE, […]

I’m going to make Baby Boy read this:
Eleven a key age for obese children
LONDON, England (Reuters) — Children who are overweight or obese by the age of 11 are likely to carry their excess weight into adulthood and to suffer from related health problems, researchers said on Friday.
A study by scientists at University College London […]

Not that I was ever worried about it:
ROME, Italy (AP) — European food safety experts have good news for dieters with a sweet tooth, announcing Friday that the popular sugar substitute aspartame does not raise the risk of cancer.
An Italian study last year wrongly concluded that the sweetener led to higher rates of lymphoma and […]

First I’ve heard of this. I am aware that recess does get cut, but I always thought it was due to FCAT. PE is non-existant: the kids are lucky to get PE every 7 - 10 days.
The kids *need* recess. It’s like an adult not getting a break all day. Our school system is messed […]