More than a third of children in Georgia are overweight or obese.
Health care professionals have long focused on trying to prevent obesity in children. But that effort hasn't worked well enough, and children are getting sicker with obesity-related diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes.
As GPB's Mary Ellen Cheatham reports, that's a problem because researchers say they have a lot to learn about how these typically adult illnesses affect children.
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Trence and Deanna Waiters splash around at a swimming pool in Augusta. The two are losing weight after their doctor told them to shed some pounds. (photo by Mary Ellen Cheatham)
More than a third of children in Georgia are overweight or obese. Health care professionals have long focused on trying to prevent obesity in children. But that effort hasn't worked good enough, and children are getting sicker with obesity-related diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. As GPB's Mary Ellen Cheatham reports, that's a problem because researchers say they have a lot to learn about these typically adult illnesses affect a child's body. You can also hear an interview with Dr. William Kanto of the Medical College of Georgia's pediatrics department about the issue. Click here to hear the interview.
More than a third of children in Georgia are overweight or obese. Health care professionals have long focused on trying to prevent obesity in children. But that effort hasn't worked good enough, and children are getting sicker with obesity-related diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. As GPB's Mary Ellen Cheatham reports, that's a problem because researchers say they have a lot to learn about these typically adult illnesses affect a child's body. You can also hear an interview with Dr. William Kanto of the Medical College of Georgia's pediatrics department about the issue. Click here to hear the interview.
The Conasuaga River supports more rare species and is in better condition than most of the other rivers draining through the Coosa River system of northwestern Georgia. Surrounded by extensive wilderness and national forest land, the upper third of the river is in almost pristine condition. The waters of the Conasauga are home to over 90 different species of fish including the amber darter, the blue shiner, and the frecklebelly madtom. Of all of the fish, mussels, and other aquatic species of the river, 25 species are considered rare. The river also provides recreational opportunities like snorkeling, canoeing and outstanding fishing, and most important, water for agricultural, residential and industrial use.
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The Conasuaga River supports more rare species and is in better condition than most of the other rivers draining through the Coosa River system of northwestern Georgia. Surrounded by extensive wilderness and national forest land, the upper third of the river is in almost pristine condition. The waters of the Conasauga are home to over 90 different species of fish including the amber darter, the blue shiner, and the frecklebelly madtom. Of all of the fish, mussels, and other aquatic species of the river, 25 species are considered rare. The river also provides recreational opportunities like snorkeling, canoeing and outstanding fishing, and most important, water for agricultural, residential and industrial use.
Below the surface of the earth is a tremendous resource that many of us take advantage of – spring water. We'll explore springs around the state for their beauty, their importance in the environment and we'll even visit some ole-fashioned cold-water swimming holes.
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Below the surface of the earth is a tremendous resource that many of us take advantage of – spring water. We'll explore springs around the state for their beauty, their importance in the environment and we'll even visit some ole-fashioned cold-water swimming holes.
Ground water is not only an essential resource for humans, many species of fish, reptile, and even insect make their homes in springs. We'll learn more about the striped bass of the Flint River "blue holes", the wood storks of Magnolia Springs and the fish redds of Mock Springs.
We'll also visit a spring for pure recreational reasons. Jay Bird Springs was built in 1903 and was the first public swimming pool in Georgia. The current family ownership of Jay Bird Springs tries to keep the atmosphere family friendly.
And finally, we'll visit Warm Springs. A place where two forces of nature, the warm springs water and a future four-time president Franklin Roosevelt, met and changed world history.
Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing. This show recommends four outdoor activities for every month of the year.
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Any weekend throughout the year offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgia. Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing.
Join us for A Georgia Outdoors Guide to Never Spending a Weekend at Home.
We'll explore outdoor activities month by month for Georgians and our visitors. For example, in January, you can visit Sky Valley in North Georgia and learn to snow ski and the next weekend cycle with the Coastal Bicycle Touring Club on the warm coast!
March offers both the chance to hunt a turkey, and to raft the Chattooga River. But don't forget fishing and camping.
Once the weather heats up, we'll tell you where to go diving one weekend and caving another. And if you've never gone birding, we'll show you what you've been missing and how many places there are to bird in Georgia.
September offers lots of hunting opportunities and Georgia is rich in public fishing areas where you can "wet a hook" all year long.
The cooler weather of November offers clear night skies for star gazing and in December you can skip the malls and participate in the Partners in Flight Christmas Bird Counts. So, be careful, if you watch this program, you'll have no excuse to stay at home!
The Conasuaga River supports more rare species and is in better condition than most of the other rivers draining through the Coosa River system of northwestern Georgia. Surrounded by extensive wilderness and national forest land, the upper third of the river is in almost pristine condition. The waters of the Conasauga are home to over 90 different species of fish including the amber darter, the blue shiner, and the frecklebelly madtom. Of all of the fish, mussels, and other aquatic species of the river, 25 species are considered rare. The river also provides recreational opportunities like snorkeling, canoeing and outstanding fishing, and most important, water for agricultural, residential and industrial use.
The Conasuaga River supports more rare species and is in better condition than most of the other rivers draining through the Coosa River system of northwestern Georgia. Surrounded by extensive wilderness and national forest land, the upper third of the river is in almost pristine condition. The waters of the Conasauga are home to over 90 different species of fish including the amber darter, the blue shiner, and the frecklebelly madtom. Of all of the fish, mussels, and other aquatic species of the river, 25 species are considered rare. The river also provides recreational opportunities like snorkeling, canoeing and outstanding fishing, and most important, water for agricultural, residential and industrial use.
Below the surface of the earth is a tremendous resource that many of us take advantage of – spring water. We'll explore springs around the state for their beauty, their importance in the environment and we'll even visit some ole-fashioned cold-water swimming holes.
Below the surface of the earth is a tremendous resource that many of us take advantage of – spring water. We'll explore springs around the state for their beauty, their importance in the environment and we'll even visit some ole-fashioned cold-water swimming holes.
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Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing. This show recommends four outdoor activities for every month of the year.
Any weekend throughout the year offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgia. Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing.