The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University of Florida study shows.
April 3, 2010
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March 31, 2010
Tax Soda, Pizza to Cut Obesity, Researchers Say
Reuters — U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults’ calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year.
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March 25, 2010
Low-Income Women Living in Small Cities Have Higher Chance of Obesity
A recent Kansas State University study found that the availability of supermarkets — rather than the lack of them — increased the risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities. This suggests that policies to increase healthful eating behaviors might need to be tailored based on geographic location.…
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March 16, 2010
Junk Food Tax Could Help Fight Obesity
AFP — Taxing high-fat and sugary junk food is a more effective way to fight obesity than making healthy foods like fruit and vegetables more affordable, a study published Wednesday shows.
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March 15, 2010
Even a Little Exercise Fights Obesity
While frequent exercise is known to fight obesity and improve mental health, as little as 30 minutes of physical activity one or two days a week can have benefits, according to the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
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February 19, 2010
Obesity Rise Trumps Smoking Decline
Over the next decade the health benefits achieved because fewer Americans are smoking will be more than overshadowed by the negative health effects of the unchecked rise in obesity, new research suggests.
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January 22, 2010
Are We as Fat as We Can Get?
U.S. obesity rates are leveling off for most kids and adults, new CDC figures suggest. But we aren’t getting thinner: nearly 13% of teens and 34% of adults are obese.
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November 18, 2009
Don’t Expect Your Doctor to Tell You That You Are Overweight
Even with report after report documenting the nation’s considerable girth and the perils of obesity, millions of men and women nonetheless remain blissfully unaware that they have a weight problem.
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Don’T Expect Your Doctor to Tell You That You Are Overweight
Even with report after report documenting the nation’s considerable girth and the perils of obesity, millions of men and women nonetheless remain blissfully unaware that they have a weight problem.
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November 11, 2009
A Little Cash Buys a Lot of Calories at the Corner Store
Kids who shop at the corner store before or after school purchase nearly 360 calories worth of food and beverage, on average, during each visit, according to a study of Philadelphia students.
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