Child Obesity
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Saskatchewan child obesity rate tops country at 1 in 3: reportChildhood obesity goes beyond the simple assumption of too many snacks and screens, there are complex underlying issues contributing to the problem.HealthSep 6, 2019
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University of Lethbridge joint study suggests majority of Canadian children not active enough"Boys and girls across Canada have aerobic fitness levels at the 30th percentile of global norms."CanadaOct 3, 2018
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In fight over ads aimed at kids, retailers and food makers count on Trudeau’s ‘evidence-based policy’ promiseStudies have shown that kids may be exposed to as many as 1,000 ads a year on television from fast food chains. Each child may see thousands more food ads on smartphones, tablets, and computers.CanadaSep 15, 2017
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Study suggests changing an overweight child’s gut bacteria could help them get healthierA study conducted by the University of Calgary used a fibre supplement to try and change the gut bacteria in 42 kids, between the ages of 7 and 12.HealthJun 11, 2017
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UK plan to cut child obesity lacks muscle, critics sayBritain unveiled a plan Thursday to battle rising child obesity by taxing sodas, urging food manufacturers to cut down on sugar and getting schoolchildren to exercise more.HealthAug 18, 2016
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Kids in daycare get less outdoor activity than kids who stay home: Canadian studyHow much time does your child get playing outdoors when they’re at home? New Canadian research suggests that if they’re going to daycare, kids aren’t getting as much outdoor playtime as their peers who aren’t in daycare settings.HealthFeb 10, 2016
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No kids’ bikes allowed on Montreal busesA Montreal toddler who wants to ride his bike to part of the way to daycare has hit a roadblock: he's being told little kids' bikes are not allowed on buses.CanadaMay 4, 2015
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Burger King removes soft drinks from kids’ menu but in U.S. onlyWhile milk and apple juice are now the default drink options for Burger King’s kids’ menu in the United States, sugary soft drinks are still on tap for Canadian customers.HealthMar 10, 2015
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Toddler food often has too much salt, sugar, CDC study saysMany packaged meals for toddlers contain worrisome amounts of salt and sugar, potentially creating an early taste for foods that may contribute to obesity.HealthFeb 2, 2015
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