Do Obese Children Get Bullied More?

With the country in an obesity epidemic that is affecting younger and younger children, there are new concerns that bullying and teasing will impact these kids more. This concern was validated by a new study published in the June issue of the Journal Pediatrics, which showed that children in the range of 6-9 years of age have an increased likelihood of being subjected to bullying regardless of race or socioeconomic status. Continue reading

Mother and Daughter Exercise Ideas

Guest blogger Carol Dunlop is certified through FiTour as a Personal Trainer and through the American Red Cross as a CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor. She has competed and placed in several Fitness America and National Bodybuilding competitions. To … Continue reading

Training for a Double Marathon

A double chocolate cupcake, or running almost 112,000 foot steps? What would you choose? Although the former sounds more delicious, that is exactly why our great nation is in a state of crisis. And that is precisely the reason that inspired … Continue reading

Tweens Targeted by Junk Food Ads

Advertisements on TV captivate children with the bright colors, imagery and in many cases animation and character portrayals which leads kids to want what they see. Many of the products that are being marketing to tweens are unhealthy snacks, drinks and cereals. The FTC wants children to start thinking about what the ad is saying and what it is trying to tell them to do. Continue reading

Weight Loss News in Review

Each week, DietsInReview.com will recap the hottest headlines in weight loss, diet and health news to keep you informed of news you can really use. Erik Chopin Prepares for Biggest Loser Finale at Biggest Loser Resort Erik Chopin became a … Continue reading

Shoes That Tone Your Body

I only recently heard of the concept that specially designed shoes could help tone your body. In fact, the new Sketchers commercials that feature football legend Joe Montana was my first exposure. Woman’s Day decided to put together a review … Continue reading

May is National Hamburger Month!

The hamburger has gained so much popularity that it has actually earned its own annual holiday – May is “National Hamburger Month.” With an estimated 14 billion hamburgers eaten annually in the U.S. alone (roughly 45 burgers a person each … Continue reading

Healthy Lunch Boxes for Kids

There has been a lot of news and momentum lately regarding cafeteria food for kids in schools. Jamie Oliver started a food revolution in Huntington, West Virginia; Rachael Ray started a food movement in New York City, but what about … Continue reading

Circus Fat Man Not So Shocking Today

The folks over at Modeled Behavior have presented an interesting, if not profound, point about obesity in modern society, and how perception of obesity has changed over the last 100 years. At the turn of the 20th century, Chauncey Morlan … Continue reading