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Hawaiian Gardens Fights Childhood Obesity With New School Program

Tri-City Regional Medical Center, ABC Unified and city officials Wednesday launched Activate Hawaiian Gardens, a program focused on reducing childhood obesity.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/20

Tips For Keeping Your Kids Active In OC

In the wintertime, it may be tempting to keep your kids indoors in front of the television or to let them spend a rainy day playing video games. There are many alternative cold weather activities for kids in Orange County, and it’s important that parents encourage their kids to stay active despite the rain or chill. Small lifestyle changes are what Linda Franks from Kid Healthy advocates to maintain lifelong good health.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/02/09

LA Schools Get Awards For Promoting Nutrition

Los Angeles schools will receive more than a quarter million dollars in federal prize money for winning “Healthier US Schools Challenge” awards for promoting nutrition and physical activities.

2012/12/15

Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Rulon Discusses Summer Games

USA water polo player and Olympic gold medalist Kelly Rulon appeared on KCAL9 News on Sunday morning to talk about the summer games and the role nutrition played.

2012/09/02

Jumpstart Your Fitness Routine With Cheryl Brost’s ‘CrossFit’ Tips

CrossFit is the hot new fitness trend that is currently taking the world by storm! It works by challenging the body with an ever-changing set of exercises crammed into an intense, 20-minute “Workout of the Day.” Cheryl Brost stopped by KCAL9 Friday to talk about exercise, nutrition and her upcoming appearance at the 2012 CrossFit Games.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/05/11

SoCal Vendors Slam Effort To Ban Food Trucks Near Schools

With sloppy Joes on their way out and healthier food now on the menu, school officials are fighting to keep the popular trucks away from their campuses.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/03/05

Get Heart Healthy With Nutrition Tips From Sara Vance!

Nutritionist Sara Vance visited the KCAL9 studios Wednesday to give viewers heart healthy tips to lower cholesterol.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/15

Retire The Ronald? Activists Push McDonald’s To Dump Clown

A group of health activists are calling on McDonald’s shareholders to give the boot to the world’s most famous clown.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/05/19

Nutrition: Health Begins With What We Put In Our Bodies

This is my first time “blogging” so I thought I’d start a blog on wellness… as it’s something that I’m very interested in.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/05/12

Study: Junk Food Makes Your Kids Dumber

Researchers say a study called the largest of its kind shows toddlers who have a diet high in processed foods may end up with a slightly lower IQ in their adult years.

2011/02/08

Now Even Your Food Can Be Z.E.N.

Z.E.N., which stands for Zero Effort Nutrition, is not just another Diet Delivery Service.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/10/14

Pregnant Moms Fuel Child Obesity Risk? Pediatrician Says ‘Yes’

A local pediatrician has advice for expectant moms who want to cut their baby’s risk of obesity: eat well.

2010/10/08

Author Discusses New Book ‘Beer Belly Blues’

Brad King has been referred to as one of the most influential health mentors of our time and is widely recognized as one of the most sought after authorities on nutrition, obesity, longevity and men’s health.

2010/10/04