The Medical Center will host our annual Obesity Forum September 4, 2008 (Thursday). There will be three speakers, and CME and CEU credits will be awarded for 2.0 hours. Topics will be Fructose Effects on Obesity, and How Sleep Disorders Can Cause Obesity. The time is 12 noon, and lunch is included. There is no charge. Target audience is physicians, nurses, dietitians, and any health professionals interested in understanding or treating childhood obesity.
       [CALL ALICIA PENNINGTON AT 796-2566 TO REGISTER (registration is free)]

Kids Try-Athlon set for September 6th
This year's Kids Try-Athlon will be held again at Preston Miller Park near the Sims Aquatic Center. There will be age divisions for the Try-Athlon, and two age divisions for the Fun Run. There will not be a Do-Athlon this year. Lots of fun for all, and medals for top finishers.              [download the flyer/registration form]
    NOTE: Send entries to the new address for the ALIVE Center:

ALIVE Center c/o Sara Miller 1906 College Hts Blvd, #21095 Bowling Green, KY 42101

Swim Lessons Available at WKU in September
Coach Powell will offer swim lessons again this year. Anyone who is interested can call or email Coach Powell, to give their addresses so we can send them an application. Here is some info: the four Saturdays in September: 6, 13, 20, 27, between 8:00 and Noon (30-minute blocks each Saturday), $55 for the first child, $50 for the second, and $35 for the third in an immediate family. These lessons are for children aged four and up and go through senior citizens. Deadline for registration in August 29.
bill.powell@wku.edu
842-5120

Fructose Found to be a Major Culprit in Obesity
New research has turned obesity science on its head! The old adage of "energy in" vs "energy out" has been disproved. Much of the obesity epidemic is actually caused by poisoning of the leptin receptors by fructose, which leads to excess fat build-up.           [more....]            [physicians' version]

Super Size Me (the movie) on your own computer!
If you have not seen the movie Super Size Me, it is an essential "must see" for anyone concerned with the obesity epidemic. Thanks to FreeDocumentaries.org, you can see the whole movie on your own computer. Just click here:
        [www.freedocumentaries.org]

What is the Role of Government in Fighting Obesity?
Should government regulations control what we eat? We obviously don't want that, but there is a role for government control in several areas: [learn more!]

Family Supper is the Real Value Meal!
Parents can set good examples in both eating habits and communication habits by making a point to eat supper with their kids as often as possible. September 24th is National Family Day, a day to eat together!     [more...]

Limit Setting Helps Parents Control their Children's Food Intake
A parent wants to be a friend to their child, yet giving in to his demands, and not setting limits, will make a child out of control. This applies to food intake, as well as all other aspects of that child's behavior and development.     [more...]

New Handouts from the NIH Available
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has just released four new handouts giving tips on diet and weight control. Click here to get these helpful guides:
    FOOD COMPARISON CHART (EAT HEALTHIER AND CHEAPER)
     GROCERY LIST (PICK "GO" FOODS)
     HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES
     WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER

2007 Kids Try-Athlon A Big Success
We had a big jump in the numbers this year with 88 entries for the 2007 Kids Try-Athlon, held at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center on September 1.        Results: [2007 Kids Try-Athlon]

Young runners at the 2007 Try-Athlon   [More Photos!]

Kids on the Block takes on Obesity
Kids on the Block has been sponsored by the Warren Count Medical Society to present a new script which deals with childhood obesity. The puppets will discuss issues of nutritious food choices, daily exercise and healthy activities. The target audience will be elementary school classes up to grade six.