Portions of Mulray's monologues (including jibes about child obesity) had to be cut from the special to meet community standards that did not exist in 1992.

The new rules, intended to combat child obesity, forbid candy vending machines at elementary schools and require fresh fruits and vegetables on the menus where possible.

Across the country, rates of child obesity and type 2 diabetes are soaring, and these conditions can have far-reaching implications.

The greatest risk factor for child obesity is the obesity of both parents.

In the United States, kids' meals have been blamed for ingraining unhealthy dietary habits in children and augmenting child obesity.

She hopes that through her organization and awareness she can help combat the child obesity epidemic.

There is no denying that fast food restaurants are helping to feed (no pun intended) the child obesity and diabetes epidemic currently sweeping the nation.

In an article by Wojcicki and Heyman, they speak to the sobering statistics on child obesity and overweight.

Over the years, Slim Goodbody has also addressed child obesity, bullying, personal safety, self-esteem, literacy and environmentalism.

The increase in child obesity is extremely worrying.