Oregon Obesity Rates Increase
By Nha Nguyen EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority says the obesity epidemic is getting worse in our state. A recent study says obesity rates jumped 121 percent among adults since 1990....
View ArticleHealthy Snacks Come to Amazon Pool
EUGENE, Ore. — Say goodbye to typical snacks like nachos and ice cream at local community rec centers. Places like Amazon Pool are going healthy. The Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY) is...
View ArticleObesity Rate Remains at 15 Percent
EUGENE, Ore. — A new national study found obesity rates have recently declined among low income preschoolers in about half the US, but Oregon isn’t part of the trend. Researchers analyzed the weights...
View ArticleHip Hop Helps Kids Fight Obesity
(CNN) — Hip hop is helping school kids fight obesity. A program called Hip Hop Public Health is showing school children music videos that make it cool to be healthy. “I see music as the bridge between...
View ArticleHigh Obesity Rates in Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — 60 percent of people in Lane County are obese or overweight. That’s according to new numbers from Lane County Public Health. Lane County Public Health says the numbers aren’t as...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity Awareness Month
MEDFORD, Ore. — September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and health experts are using the opportunity to help educate kids and parents about healthy habits. The Centers for Disease...
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