Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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TV product placements termed junk food ad loophole (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:56 AM PDT

Reuters - Companies that have pledged not to market unhealthy food and drinks directly to children may be turning to product placement on television shows instead of traditional ads to target youngsters, a new study showed.

Weight Loss Contest Pays Cash in Florida, Other States to Slim Down (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:39 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Wouldn't it be nice to win cash for losing weight? Floridians can register for "Florida Matchup," a statewide weight loss contest offering cash for pounds. Registration is open to all Florida residents. The three-month contest will kick off on Aug. 26, but registration will be open until mid-September.

Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain (HealthDay)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 08:50 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- As if there weren't already enough good reasons to avoid smoking and keep your weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure all under control, a new study suggests these risk factors in middle age may cause your brain to shrink, leading to mental declines up to a decade later.
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Monday, August 1, 2011

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Childhood Obesity Rates Force Fast Food Chains to Revamp Their Menus (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 10:47 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Obesity rates among children and teens are on the rise, and with more kids eating away from home rather than sitting down to family dinners, the spotlight has turned to the healthfulness of menu options at restaurants nationwide. First lady Michelle Obama has made healthy eating a focus of her work while her husband has been in office, highlighting ways that families can eat better when they do sit down to the table at home, and putting pressure on fast food chains and other restaurants to offer healthier options for children.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011

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High Cost of Fresh Produce Impacts Childhood Obesity More Than Fast Food Kid's Meals (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 12:36 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Do you want fries with that? The common questioned asked through a little metal drive-thru speaker was not muttered for a little while in the Chicago area, but has now returned. Bending to pressure from health advocacy groups and supporting lawmakers, McDonald's temporarily pulled french fries from their Chicago area Happy Meals. Outcries from disappointed children and parents prompted a quick return of the famous tasty fries, but in smaller portions. The famed fast food chain is now also adding organically grown fruit and vegetables to the kid-sized meals which come with a small toy.

McDonald's Healthy Happy Meals Good for Obese Michigan, but It's About Choice (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 12:36 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Fast food icon McDonald's is looking to shake its junk food image, at least with kids' meals. The golden arches began offering apples instead of fries; now McDonald's is auto-adding apples in Happy Meals and cutting fries. The apples are served with caramel dip, so there is some debate about their healthiness. Depending on the region, McDonald's will be putting raisins, carrots or pineapple in its Happy Meals, too. Some progress in being made in children's nutrition, but the going is slow.
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Friday, July 22, 2011

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Epidemic of Obesity in U.S. Kids Began in Late '90s (HealthDay)

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 08:52 PM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- The epidemic of excess weight gain and obesity among young Americans began about 15 years ago, a new study finds.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011

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Epidemic of Obesity in U.S. Kids Began in Late '90s (HealthDay)

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 09:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- The epidemic of excess weight gain and obesity among young Americans began about 15 years ago, a new study finds.

Can a Genetic Test Help You Lose Weight? (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 07:44 AM PDT

LiveScience.com - Dieters can now buy genetic tests that claim to help them lose weight. The tests, which can cost $170 or more, tell people how to make their diet compatible with their genes to achieve maximum weight loss.

Does Your Personality Dictate Whether You'll Be Overweight? (HealthDay)

Posted: 20 Jul 2011 08:53 PM PDT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Personality traits may play key roles in body weight, according to a new U.S. study.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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Does Your Personality Dictate Whether You'll Be Overweight? (HealthDay)

Posted: 20 Jul 2011 09:05 AM PDT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Personality traits may play key roles in body weight, according to a new U.S. study.

Exclusive: Soda makers escalate attacks over obesity (Reuters)

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 09:07 PM PDT

A shopper walks by the sodas aisle at a grocery store in Los Angeles in this April 7, 2011 file photo. U.S. beverage companies are stepping up their efforts against anti-obesity campaigns, targeting local governments across the country with voluminous document requests and suing New York City's public health department. Picture taken April 7, 2011. To match Exclusive US-OBESITY/LOBBYING REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH BUSINESS FOOD)Reuters - U.S. public awareness campaigns about sugary soft drinks are under legal attack by beverage makers, which have sued New York City's health department and hit local governments with requests for documents on the science behind the initiatives.

Size Does Matter: Bigger Fork Equals Smaller Waist (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 12:45 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Thanks to a previous study, we already know that smaller plates can lead to weight loss. Another article suggests that lower light leads to overeating in restaurants. Now, another study comes forth stating that a bigger fork in restaurants is also a key to losing weight.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than others in US (AP)

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 12:04 AM PDT

ADVANCE SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011, AT 9:00 A.M. EDTAP - Cancer and memory loss are baby boomers' biggest health fears. Given their weight, maybe heart disease and diabetes should be.

Jonah Hill Weight Loss; Can You Lose Weight Without Expensive Personal Trainers? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 03:17 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Jonah Hill, star of teen snark flicks "Superbad" and "Get Him to the Greek," has reshaped his formerly chubby self for a new film "21 Jump Street." Hill's personal nutritionist and trainer helped him lose weight; are expensive resources needed for weight loss? The keys to successful weight loss are information and willpower.
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