Fighting Obesity by Balancing Calories In with Calories Out
The first virtual show on the future of weight management. It is the one-day virtual event on the latest trends and strategies in weight management for the food, beverage and dietary supplements industries.
The Better TV segment featuring Diane Debrovner, Parents Magazine’s Deputy Editor who specializes in Health and Psychology, talks about the ongoing trend of childhood obesity, how to fight against it and the partnership between Parents magazine and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation.
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HWCF Partners With Media Companies in Website Launches
May 4, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation has partnered media companies Discovery Education and the Meredith Corp. for the launch of two websites that address healthy lifestyles in schools and home.
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Introduced
October 5, 2009
WASHINGTON - A food and beverage industry coalition formed to battle obesity is set to launch here this morning. Called the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, its objective is to reduce obesity, especially in children aged 6 to 11, by 2015.
Coalition Aims to Reduce Obesity
October 5, 2009
Retailers, the food and beverage industry and nonprofits launched on Monday the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a partnership aimed at fighting obesity.
Backers said the idea is to help reduce obesity, especially among children, by promoting the idea of balancing calories expended in physical activity with calories consumed in a healthy diet. About $20 million has been committed to the initiative, which will key in on the marketplace, schools and places of employment.
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Introduced
October 5, 2009
Kellogg Co. Chief Executive Officer David Mackay announced a $20 million anti-obesity campaign to encourage some of the world’s largest food makers to reconsider the way they sell their products.
PepsiCo Inc. of Purchase, N.Y.; General Mills Inc. of Golden Valley; Sara Lee Corp. of Downers Grove, Ill.; and other companies said they would make their products more health conscious.
Brownback Applauds Launch of Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation
October 4, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today applauded the launch of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation. The foundation will focus on reducing obesity in Kansas and the nation.
“I am proud to support the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation,” said Brownback. “By lending a voice to one of the most pressing health care issues, the HWCF will provide positive contributions to the national dialogue on reducing obesity while promoting healthier living in America.”