tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38561727.post8963212854751375064..comments2023-11-05T01:38:48.853-08:00Comments on Real Women, Real Voices: Overweight Epidemic Requires Community SolutionsNational Women's Editorial Forumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630788753243914274noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38561727.post-42471212663724890952008-03-26T07:46:00.000-07:002008-03-26T07:46:00.000-07:00Another reason for the obesity epidemic is that to...Another reason for the obesity epidemic is that too many kids lack a safe place to play within walking distance of where they live. Too many playgrounds have been left unmaintained, or removed due to vandalism, etc. <BR/><BR/>A great organization called KaBOOM! seeks to address this problem and make sure every kid has a great place to play within walking distance of their home...check them out at www.kaboom.org .Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668112974203412858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38561727.post-32648744483711684512008-03-26T05:38:00.000-07:002008-03-26T05:38:00.000-07:00Laurie,There is no double that a critical underpin...Laurie,<BR/>There is no double that a critical underpinning of a healthy diet is unquestionably the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. Unfortunately, many adults do not like these fine foods - so kids are the concern. Parents and teachers interested in getting kids to develop a friendly attitude towards fruits and vegetables should take a look at a new book called “The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond.” Out only a few months and already being bought in quantity for class use.Great for kids of all ages as it is two books in one – children first learn their alphabet through produce poems and then go on to more mature activities. Out only six months it is already being used in educational programs. It is coauthored by best-selling food writer David Goldbeck (me) and Jim Henson writer Steve Charney. You can learn more at HealthyHighways.comDavid Goldbeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601811285400933247noreply@blogger.com