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Monday kickoff: What new food makes kids look funniest?

Hey, I’ve got a five year-old. I know the pressure to get your child to eat healthy can feel overwhelming. You’re up against a $4.2 billion dollar marketing barrage, meals that are equal parts diabolically delicious and caloric...

Restaurant chains serve up childhood obesity

Restaurants aren’t doing a great job offering healthy meals for kids. That may be obvious when your family eats at places like McDonald’s or Ruby Tuesday’s. But a new study confirms it. Commissioned by the Center for Science in the Public...

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Educators Protest Court Decision on State's Responsiblity for Teaching Kids

by Karen DeWitt

Jul 12, 2002 — Advocates for more education funding held demonstrations around New York yesterday to call attention to the recent court decision that limits the state's responsibility for educating its children. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article

Kids Tell Lawmakers to Ban Smoking in Restaurants

by Karen DeWitt

Jun 27, 2002 — A bill to ban smoking in restaurants in New York is stuck in the New York State Senate. A group of children organized by the American Cancer Society and Lung Association gathered to urge the Senate to act on the bill. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article

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