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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Children and Childhood Obesity

Growing Healthy Kids

“Children who have obesity are at greater risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which have a significant impact on health and healthcare costs. Obesity can also increase the risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19, even among children. Four in 10 adults in the US are obese. Eat rainbows 2. Move more 3.

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Obesity, Hunger, Inactivity and the Search for Hidden Answers

Physical Education Update

It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity. tags]physical education,obesity,childhood obesity,inactivity,exercise/code> [/tags] Hi Readers, I just received this email from long-time reader and physical educator, David Flax of South Africa.

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Obesity as a Disability

Teen Health 101

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. Morbid obesity, BMI > 40.0

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What Is Health and Wellness?

PLT4M

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” What is Health and Wellness? The term health and wellness is used throughout society. But what is health and wellness? In short, health is the goal, and wellness is the means to achieving it.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Diabetes Matters

Growing Healthy Kids

"Issues like diabetes do, as you well know, have a knock-on effect to diabetes. Kids who are overweight and obese are at higher risk for developing diabetes than kids who are at healthy weights. Childhood obesity is the elephant in the room. We ignore obesity, turn a blind eye, and pretend it is not there.

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The Relentless School Nurse: New Jersey School Nurses – Make the Impossible, Possible!

Relentless School Nurse

Through our dedication, compassion, and expertise, school nurses play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of students, often turning seemingly impossible situations into moments of triumph and resilience. Our conference highlights were many but included two NASN leaders. There is no substitute for in-person conferencing.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber

Growing Healthy Kids

Diabetes and obesity, for starters. In the next issue of Wellness Wednesdays, I’ll share how a couple of my favorite meals stack up! With love and kindness, Nancy Heinrich, MPH Founder and Wellness Architect. The bad news is that most Americans don’t eat enough of it. Maybe 1 or 2 in 10 people get enough fiber.