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May 2010 Blog Posts (8)

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America's Best & Worst "Health" Drinks

We are so worry what not to eat and what not to eat but this a new book is sounds pretty cool here is a PREVIEW......

Added by connie on May 26, 2010 at 9:42am — No Comments

Come Support The Smart Street Taskforce!!!

This Month Come Support The Smart Street Taskforce

As They Present At The

Baldwin Park School Board Meeting

May 25, 2010

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.…

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Added by Anabel Gutierrez on May 24, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Come And Enjoy Bell Gardens Farmers Market!!!!

Bell Gardens Intermediate School- Enviromental Garden Club presents their monthly

FARMERS MARKET

Sponsored by the Campaign for a Healthier Bell Gardens (CHGB)

RAFFLE (Recieve a free ticket at our survey booth to win fabulous prizes from local artists and businessess)

Guest Appearance by Cafe Fuego (11:30- a.m - 12:30 p.m)…

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Added by Anabel Gutierrez on May 21, 2010 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Soda Consumption Statistics and link to Obesity

"UCLA made a health policy research brief in September 2009 reports that in California, 62% of adolescents ages 12-17 and 41% of children ages 2-11 drink at least one soda or other sweetened beverage everyday. In addition, 24% of adults drink at least one soda or other sweetend beverage on an average day. Adults who drink soda occasionally (not every day) are… Continue

Added by Kathleen Ann on May 7, 2010 at 8:16pm — 1 Comment

Being Anemic Saved My Life

When I was younger since I grew up thinking I didn't need exercise I was over weight. Until last year I couldn't go a day without something really unhealthy. But last year I all of sudden got really sick and could barely eat 2 small meals a day. It got so bad I lost about 40 pounds. I went from 140 pounds to 100 pounds. I'm only 13 years old if I hadn't become anemic I would have become obese and that would have been bad. Now I'm a lot better and barely have to worry about it any more. Regular… Continue

Added by Emily Carvajal on May 7, 2010 at 6:41pm — No Comments

Obesity is changing the way we live in

obesity in children is increasing over the years and causing more sicknisses. they are growing up in a body that hurts them and is doing them no good. Being overwight means that ther BMI is at or above 85% and lower than the 95th percentile. A BMI at or above the 95th
percentile for children of the same age and sex.


Added by Mari on May 7, 2010 at 6:19pm — 3 Comments

Americano Latino Interview say WHAT

Hello werefedup users! Well, I am here at my city's teen center about to do an interview with Americano Latino about the website and the most asked question with interviews is usually why am I doing this work? Well, it got me thinking why did I really started getting involved with the social network? Well to me health is a universal experience everyone goes through, it's human nature right? Well working with YAAO (Youth Activism Against Obesity), I realize that I am really passionate about… Continue

Added by Kathleen Ann on May 4, 2010 at 3:34pm — 1 Comment

The Schoolyard Foodie: The Oakland Farm to School Network

by GEHRY OATEY

The Center for Disease control tells us that 72 million Americans are victims of obesity. This post is not going to be another hope-squelching commentary on how fat we are getting in America.

Although there is substantial evidence to support that thought, this

short piece can provide some glitter around a project that is helping

to prevent obesity.

Every Wednesday, volunteer parents and middle school students run the produce stand at…

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Added by Schoolyard Foodie on May 2, 2010 at 2:16pm — No Comments

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