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'The shape we're in'
Plan for America's new diet: Less sprawl, less fat, less frenzy
Obesity isn't really caused by that extra Oreo. It is caused by environment — urban sprawl, economic seesaws, a frenetic pace and global food policy — that make it nearly impossible for time-strapped, car-bound Americans to maintain their health. There's a plan afoot to change that.
Seven plans to get America moving
Western-style consumption worldwide fuels 'globesity'
Do-it-Yourself Guide: Take 10,000 steps a day
Innovative schools teach lifelong health
Nearly half of America's youth, ages 12 to 21, aren't breaking a sweat, opening the door to obesity and its partners: diabetes and early cardiovascular disease. Some health experts, schools and communities have created or borrowed innovative programs that stress starting kids off on the right foot on the long road to lifetime health.
Schools take fizz out of vending machine contracts
Do-it-yourself guide: Start a Walking School Bus
Doctors lack training in treating overweight patients
Although doctors know better than most how intricately physical fitness issues are tied to good health, the topics of weight and exercise rarely rate a mention in typical diagnoses or treatment plans, much less an emphasis.
Tiny device makes huge difference in determining personal burn rate
Do-It-Yourself Guide: Tackling weight in the doctor's office
What will the McMenu of the future look like?
The large chains wonder: Do we stick with the Big Macs and Whoppers that brought us where we are, or do we beef up our menus with healthier selections our core customers may not even want? And will Americans continue to spend more than $110 billion a year on food that health experts say is slowly killing us?
A fast-food family tries the lighter fare
Link between health and sprawl makes 'smart' growth look even smarter
Something new has been added to the "mixed-use." Concrete data linking lack of activity to obesity will make the call for smart planning more effective, and the money will follow, advocates say.
Dedicated walkers in tiny Colorado town
Do-it-Yourself Guide: Survey your neighborhood for 'walkability'
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Nutrition For Life
Information and tips for teens, adults, senior citizens and children, from the Kansas City Star
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