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A Message from First Lady Michelle Obama

EXCLUSIVE: A Message from First Lady Michelle Obama

By First Lady Michelle Obama | 03/30/2011 - 15:05 | 3 Comments

I want to share with you a personal story in the hopes that it encourages you to get the most out of your doctor visits for your children.

A few years ago as a working mom, I had the best intentions to feed my kids healthy food on a budget, knowing that sometimes pizza or the drive thru were inevitable. But I...

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25% of Overweight Latinas Considered their Weight within Normal Range

By Stacey Rivera | 11/23/2010 - 15:04 | 5 Comments

A recent study by the University of Texas Galveston found that 25% of Latinas who are classified as overweight in medical terms see themselves as normal weight. Study author Mahbubur Rahman believes this is a symptom of the "fattening of America," meaning being overweight has become the norm for some women.

According to BusinessWeek.com column...