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Minority groups pick up worst European eating habits
May 07, 2009 |
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Immigrant populations in Europe face an increased risk of diet-related diseases as they adjust to a 'Western' lifestyle, according to scientists at the University of Leeds.
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Experts discuss applying systematic review to the field of nutrition
Dec 02, 2008 |
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Performing systematic reviews of nutrition related topics raises unique challenges not often encountered in the field of medicine. In a new article, a team of researchers use specific examples to describe the steps, strengths, ...
Optimal dose of vitamin E maximizes benefits, minimizes risk
Oct 30, 2008 |
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Vitamin E has been heralded for its ability to reduce the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and sudden death. Yet in some people, vitamin E causes bleeding. Scientists have known for more than 50 years that excess vitamin ...
Computer scientists develop technique to improve helpfulness of user-generated online reviews
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Dec 18, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Irish computer scientists have developed a system to improve the helpfulness of online customer reviews. In recognition of the quality of their work, the group received a distinguished paper award at the ...
Lower-income neighborhoods associated with higher obesity rates
Feb 07, 2008 |
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Obesity prevalence has increased significantly among adults and children in the U.S. over the last two decades. A new study appearing in the journal Nutrition Reviews reveals that characteristics of neighborhoods, including ...
Advertisements saying dairy products help you lose weight are misleading
May 02, 2008 |
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There have been recent claims that dairy products can help people lose weight, and the dairy industry has hyped the assertion by investing millions of dollars in commercial advertising. However, a new review of the evidence ...
Foods, not specific nutrients, may be key to good health
Nov 06, 2007 |
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In a recent academic review, a University of Minnesota professor in the School of Public Health has concluded that food, as opposed to specific nutrients, may be key to having a healthy diet.
Researchers say after-school programs should promote activity, healthy nutrition
Aug 03, 2009 |
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Children's after-school activities often consist of sedentary behavior such as watching television, but after-school programs that offer physical activity and healthy snacks could be the best place for children's health.
Decrease in physical activity may not be a factor in increased obesity rates among adolescents
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Decreased physical activity may have little to do with the recent spike in obesity rates among U.S. adolescents, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
ADA releases updated position paper on nutrient supplementation
Dec 08, 2009 |
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While supplements can help some people meet their nutrition needs, eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods is the best way for most people to obtain the nutrients they need to be healthy and reduce their risk of chronic ...
Vitamin D deficiency is widespead and on the increase
Jun 30, 2009 |
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A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels ...
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