Obesity in the Headlines

Obesity, caused by poor nutrition choices and lack of exercise, has been in the news at record rates. Food companies, especially restaurants, are often singled out in these news articles. Examine our archive for a mix of local and national news on this important issue.

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Archive of nutrition and health related articles

August 30, 2004 - Racine Journal Times
Debatable - Is Wisconsin doing enough to control obesity?

July 29, 2004 - Daily Telegram (Superior)
It's encouraging to see presidential candidates practicing physical fitness

July 26, 2004 - Los Angeles Times
Obesity fuels their fervor

July 20, 2004 - Green Bay Press Gazette
Local health officials sound 'wake-up call' to child obesity

July 19, 2004 - The Common Voice
Obesity Is A Choice, Not An Illness

June 18, 2004 - NRA update
Mandated fat, sodium, trans fat and calorie counts on menus?

June 15, 2004 - CNN.com
Obesity order: 'Physician, slim thyself'

May 7, 2004 - USA Today
Legal experts predict new rounds in food fight

April 25, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
As obesity grows, schools cut physical education

April 16, 2004 - Restaurant Business Magazine
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The Reporter - Schreiner's Restaurant
Are restaurants responsible for nation's obesity epidemic?

March 18, 2004 - St. Paul Pioneer Press
WISCONSIN SENATE: Governor vetoes ban of lawsuits by obese

March 16, 2004 - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Could menu simplification' save us from our super selves?

March 11, 2004 - New York Times
Vote in House Offers a Shield for Restaurants in Obesity Suits

March 11, 2004 - Appleton Post-Crescent
Editorial: Responsible eating bill presumes irresponsibility

March 10, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
State Senate passes bill shielding food industry from obesity lawsuits

March 10, 2004 - St. Paul Pioneer Press
WISCONSIN SENATE: Bill to halt obesity lawsuits passes

March 2, 2004 - Reuters News Service
States push bills to deflect food lawsuits

February 22, 2004 - Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
Not so happy meals

February 10, 2004 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Developing nations reject U.N. obesity guidelines

February 9, 2004 - Capital Times (Madison)
Editorial: Assembly in a food fight

February 3, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Lawmakers look to limit obesity cases

December 14, 2003 - Appleton Post-Crescent
Health problems, costs expand along with residents' waistlines

December 8, 2003 - Green Bay News-Chronicle
Governor pushes youth health programs

December 4, 2003 - Newsday.com
Lieberman Seeks FTC Junk Food Inquiry

November 20, 2003 - USA Today
Calorie-laden litigation

November 6, 2003 - Washington Times
2 Democrats' bills target U.S. obesity

November 3, 2003 - Triangle Business Journal
A recipe for change