Fighting Fat Kids: Why Weight Tends to Return
Obesity is the leading health issue and 85 percent of heavy children become heavy adults. Dr. Jean Paulus notes fat cells shrink but do not disappear, explaining why weight loss often reverses. Social isolation and ridicule compound the problem, creating a vicious cycle.
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Jean Paulus
Kids in Sports weight loss tips for children
Dan Spera argues against fad diets and emphasizes a realistic plan for kids. He cites experts like Richard Simmons on long term change, urges family lifestyle shifts, and recommends nutritionists, behavior modification, medical checkups, and gradual calorie adjustments aligned with growth. Readers are invited to submit questions to Dan Speran.
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Deaf youth Matt Weaver lands Chargers camp job
Matt Weaver a 16 year old deaf student earned a six week Chargers training camp spot by showing willingness to work. He signs with equipment manager Sid Brooks and follows Fouts and Winslow, while dreaming of reading the sports pages.
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Zendejas clan dominates place-kicking across Arizona football
Luis Zendejas, ASU standout and member of a famed kicking family, highlights a dynasty spanning Lugo High School Chino to University of Nevada Reno. The story traces his soccer roots, long field goals, and family rivals as he targets longer kicks and shares tips with brother at Arizona State and Arizona.
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First girl on Kentucky high school football team faces scrutiny
Marjorie Beth Bates, 16, is the first girl to suit up for Williamsburg High School football. With her brother handing off, she attempts a post touchdown kick in an exhibition game amid coaching and official opposition to girls in contact sports. Coach Bob Rose supports her, noting consistency in practice, while Beth endures scrutiny from some fans and officials who view her participation as controversial.
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