Proposed Federal Guidelines on Junk Food Marketing to Kids

Proposed federal guidelines came out that would be the strictest ever proposed to regulate the marketing of junk foods to kids. Included in the proposed guidelines are not only limitations on what can't be in food that's marketed to kids, but also what ingredients need to be in marketed food; percentage of whole grains, certain amounts of fruit and vegetables, etc. click here for the article

On another note, I wanted to share some news Healthworks gym has received. Codman Square Health Center refers many Healthy Weight Clinic patients and their moms to the Healthworks Gym, a non-profit exercise facility down the street from the Health Center. The Healthworks Gym was featured on NPR and in an article June 17, 2010. Please take a minute to find out about this valuable community resource.