News tagged with healthy obesity
Primary care program helps obese teen girls manage weight, improve body image and behavior
Teenage girls gained less weight, improved their body image, ate less fast food, and had more family meals after participating in a 6- month program that involved weekly peer meetings, consultations with primary care providers ...
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A healthy diet can cost less than junk food, says UK research
(Medical Xpress) -- Parents of some obese children could save up to £6.58 ($10.22) each week by changing their shopping habits and opting for a healthier diet, according to research published in the latest ...
Dec 16, 2011 |
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Few parents recall being told by doctors that their child is overweight
A new analysis of national survey data finds that less than one-quarter of parents of overweight children recall ever being told by a doctor or other health care provider that their children were overweight.
Dec 05, 2011 |
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Food served in children's hospitals rated largely unhealthy
Given the obesity epidemic among the nation's young, one would hope that children's hospitals would serve as a role model for healthy eating. But hospitals in California fall short, with only 7 percent of entrees classified ...
Dec 01, 2011 |
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Study: Obesity limits effectiveness of flu vaccines
People carrying extra pounds may need extra protection from influenza.
Oct 25, 2011 |
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Making the healthy choice the easy choice
It is no secret that Americans are facing an obesity epidemic, exacerbated by high consumption of unhealthy foods and too little physical activity. According to the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. does not produce or ...
Oct 04, 2011 |
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Healthy lifestyle habits lower heart failure risk
If you don't smoke, aren't overweight, get regular physical activity and eat vegetables, you can significantly reduce your risk for heart failure, according to research reported in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart ...
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Sep 13, 2011 |
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Government-led efforts targeting eating habits of children needed to curb worldwide obesity epidemic
The global obesity epidemic has been escalating for decades, yet long-term prevention efforts have barely begun and are inadequate, according to a new paper from international public health experts published in the August ...
Aug 26, 2011 |
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Doctors and public health researchers say shocking diabetes rates can be reduced
(Medical Xpress) -- Leading medical specialists, public health researchers and nutritionists warn that not enough is being done to prevent the rapidly increasing diabetes rates, largely caused by significant increases in ...
Aug 12, 2011 |
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Study looks at NYC fast-food menu calorie counts
Like any fitness program, it works only if you pay attention to it. A new study on New York City's effort to encourage healthy eating by posting calorie counts on menus shows that it worked for about one in six customers ...
Jul 27, 2011 |
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Michelle Obama happy with McDonald's menu shift
US fast-food giant McDonald's unveiled a revamped menu Tuesday in a move to offer healthier options and join the fight against obesity, drawing praise from First Lady Michelle Obama.
Jul 26, 2011 |
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Stronger social safety net leads to decrease in stress, childhood obesity
Social safety net programs that reduce psychosocial stressors for low-income families also ultimately lead to a reduction in childhood obesity, according to research by a University of Illinois economist who studies the efficacy ...
Jul 21, 2011 |
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Policies that promote healthy eating, activity and sleep are needed to curb obesity in infants, toddlers and preschooler
Limiting television and other media use, encouraging infants and young children in preschool and child care to spend more time in physically active play, and requiring child care providers to promote healthy sleeping practices ...
Jun 23, 2011 |
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Video: Teaching kids about healthy eating, active living
Penn State Outreach, along with researchers from the colleges of medicine, health and human development and agricultural sciences, are building relationships with children and their parents in the Bald Eagle Area School District ...
Jun 16, 2011 |
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Obesity increases the risk of fetal and infant death, and the risk of complications after hysterectomy
Women who are obese during early pregnancy have a significantly increased risk of their baby dying before, during or up to one year after birth, according to research published in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal ...
Apr 06, 2011 |
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