Michelle Obama Gives Keynote Address at NCLR Conference

Michelle Obama Gives Keynote Address at NCLR Conference

Mary Mata July 24, 2013

By Latinovations At the annual conference of the National Council of La Raza on Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama took the opportunity to discuss immigration and childhood obesity — an […]

$30,000 to Study Obese Latino Kids Who Drink Soda

Mary Mata March 27, 2013

By Alexander Abad-Santos, The Atlantic Fans of conservative scientific outrage and the railing against senseless Obama administration-backed spending therein, have no fear: We’ve got the early word on a study […]

Puppets and Peers for Latino Obesity Prevention

Mary Mata March 13, 2013

By Salud Today Check out this great video about the Hispanic Health Council’s (HHC) comprehensive approach to the prevention of childhood obesity, through promoting healthy eating physical activity and access to healthy […]

Health Rankings Draw Concerning Picture for Latinos

Mary Mata December 11, 2012

By John Benson, Voxxi The 23rd edition of America’s Health Rankings report reveals a stark picture for the Hispanic community and the nation in general. The report is the largest health survey in the […]

Lard, Cheese and the Rewards of an Unhealthy Childhood

Mary Mata October 17, 2012

By Oscar Barajas, NewsTaco I was a fat kid. I mean, fat. I was so fat; I would start to sweat if I stood still long enough. I would like […]

Americans Are Growing In Obesity, Especially Latinos

Mary Mata August 10, 2012

By Voxxi As a nation, we’re getting steadily heavier. The average American has gained about one pound each year since the mid-1990s. Our tendency to super-size every meal is gaining […]

Mexican Americans Have Higher Rates Of Obesity

Mary Mata March 28, 2012

Mexican Americans have a higher rate of obesity than the rest of population; whereas about 40% of Mexican American adults are obese, only 36% are nationally. This report included data […]

Every Time I Try To Lose Weight, I Fail

Mary Mata February 3, 2012

Dear Martha: Every time I try to lose weight at the beginning of the year , for  the first three or four months I manage, but then comes the rebound. Over the years this has caused […]

In NYC, Pop-Up Playgrounds Get Kids Physically Active

Mary Mata January 24, 2012

The prevalence of obesity in United States children has reached epidemic proportions. The most recent national estimates suggest that the prevalence of at-risk-for-overweight continues to remain alarmingly high, with no signs of […]

When It’s Easier To Get A Twinkie Than Veggies

Mary Mata January 23, 2012

By Cheryl Smith For many Texans, it’s easier to get Cheetos, Twinkies and Ho Hos from a convenience store than fresh fruits and vegetables from a supermarket. The U.S. Department […]