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Is Having Obese Children Child Abuse?
Is giving your children fast food and soda a form of neglect? And if it is, will taking them away from their parents help?
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Beyond the Food Desert: Why We Can't Get Healthy Foods in Poor Communities
Two new studies challenge the existence of "food deserts"—but the link between poverty and obesity runs deeper.
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Obesity in the U.S.: American Life Expectancy Falling Dramatically
As other developed nations see their populations grow older, Americans are bucking the trend and dying earlier.
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Could Charging People for Uneaten Food in Restaurants Help Us Stop Wasting It?
An increasing number of restaurants are making people pay for getting more food than they can eat. That's a great idea.
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In Fitness Deserts, Working Out Isn't as Simple as Hitting the Gym
Fitness deserts pose health challenges to millions of Americans, mostly low-income ones.
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Should We Have Legal Protection Against Fat Discrimination?
Two sociologists make a compelling case for eradicating fat stigma. Even with legal protection, it's going to be a formidable task.
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Fat Doesn't Mean Unhealthy: Obesity, Judgment, and Chicken McNuggets
Seventeen-year-old Stacey Irvine's Chicken McNuggets diet has driven her to the hospital. She's also (gasp!) thin.
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Let's Make Sustainable Food Less Elitist
Sustainable food initiatives don't serve everyday Americans. Here's how to change that.
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The Drive-Through Middle Class: The Surprising Link Between Income and Fast-Food Eating
Middle-class families are more likely to eat fast food frequently than the poorest Americans.
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Does Banning Toys Make Fast Food Healthier?
With or without the promotional tie-in, most kids prefer french fries to apple slices.
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Tease Out: Being Mean Won't Solve Childhood Obesity
But will these shock ads provide parents and kids with a wake-up call, or merely serve up a giant meanie burger with a side of shame?
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Just Deserts: 6 Ways to Bring Good Food to Poor Neighborhoods
Here's how to bridge the gap between farm and table in low-income communities.
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Is America's Favorite Vegetable Making You Fat?
A new study looks at how meat and potatoes affect your waistline in the long run.
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When Urban Planning and Obesity Collide
Take a look at what the streets of Louisville, Kentucky have got to do with the battle against obesity.
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Losing Weight Won't Make Obese Kids Feel Better About Themselves
A new study shows that obese girls are highly stigmatized—and losing weight won't improve their body image.
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Watch Your Mouth: Eat Lightly and Carry a Big Fork
Bigger forks and heavier bowls might sound supersized, but they could actually cut down on portion sizes.
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What Rising Gas Prices Mean for the Obesity Epidemic
There's a striking correlation between driving and obesity. Could a future with fewer cars help reverse one of our most pressing health crises?
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Surprise! Subsidizing Healthy Food Helps Kids Lose Weight
A new U.S.D.A. study says cutting the costs of healthy food has a significant impact on kids' weights. Let's stop subsidizing corn syrup.
