Transforming the lives of children living in
urban poverty through better health and education

Category:
Obesity Awareness

We’re working to restore balance and healthy living through programs that help promote childhood wellness and prevent problems before they start.

THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION

The Weight of the Nation
January 13, 2012
by Aliya Hussaini, M.D.
Americans are eating too much and too often, and not getting enough physical activity. Unhealthy foods, such as soda, chips and candy, have become relatively less expensive, while more nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables have become relatively more expensive. What’s more, access to healthy food is a challenge for many communities. Read more

Common sense and the great American food fight

Child selecting an orange for lunch
November 28, 2011
by Aliya Hussaini, M.D.
We’re living in a world where industry profits often trump the health of kids. When I read about industry reaction to USDA proposals to strip pizza sauce of its status as a lunchtime vegetable, all I can do is say, “Enough, already. It’s time to get back to common sense.” Read more