Childhood obesity: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is stressing the importance for children to have access to healthy foods and safe places to be physically active to …

Health / Medical / National

Decline in Early Childhood Obesity in WIC Families

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new study, 41 U.S. states and territories show significant declines in obesity among children, aged 2-4 years, from low-income families enrolled in the Special Supplemental …

Children / Healthy Living

Department of Health: Access to Nutritious Foods, More Physical Activity Needed to Decrease Childhood Obesity

September 8, 2019September 6, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine stresses the importance for children to have access to healthy foods and places to exercise to help decrease the prevalence …