Obesity in the News
Wed, 02/22/2012
Obesity Rates Rise, Threaten Health in OECD Nations
Source: Reuters
Obesity Rates Rise, Threaten Health in OECD Nations
Source: Reuters
More people in developed countries are overweight or obese than ever before, dooming them to years of ill health, pushing up healthcare costs and piling more pressure on health systems, a report by the OECD found on Tuesday...
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Tue, 02/21/2012
New Guidelines Planned on School Vending Machines
Source: The New York Times
New Guidelines Planned on School Vending Machines
Source: The New York Times
The government’s attempt to reduce childhood obesity is moving from the school cafeteria to the vending machines. The Obama administration is working on setting nutritional standards for foods that children can buy outside the cafeteria...
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Fri, 02/17/2012
Medicare Expenses Growing Faster for Obese Seniors: Study
Source: The Baltimore Sun
Medicare Expenses Growing Faster for Obese Seniors: Study
Source: The Baltimore Sun
Medicare is spending more money every year per person, and each obese beneficiary tacks on an extra $149 a year to that increase, according to a new study....
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