Children eating more, and more frequently outside the home
As childhood obesity rises and the American diet shifts towards increasing consumption of foods eaten or prepared outside of the home, concerns about the nutritional quality and the total consumption...
View ArticleHiding vegetables in kids' foods can increase vegetable intake
Preschool children consumed nearly twice as many vegetables and 11 percent fewer calories over the course of a day when researchers Penn State added pureed vegetables to the children's favorite foods.
View ArticleCalorific controversy for intensive care patients
Patients who are fed more calories while in intensive care have lower mortality rates than those who receive less of their daily-prescribed calories, according to a recent study of data from the...
View ArticleLive longer with fewer calories
By consuming fewer calories, ageing can be slowed down and the development of age-related diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes can be delayed. The earlier calorie intake is reduced, the greater...
View ArticleStudy shows how nutrient levels affect enzyme associated with aging process
(Medical Xpress) -- Restricting calorie intake extends life span in many species, and a new study at the School of Medicine helps illuminate how: Low-nutrient conditions activate an enzyme that helps...
View ArticleWould you stop eating out to lose weight?
Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain....
View ArticleCalories, not protein or carbs, are key to weight loss for people with diabetes
(Medical Xpress) -- Overweight or obese people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reduce weight if they focus on cutting back on total calorie intake, rather than specific high protein/high...
View ArticleBattling obesity with better mathematical models
In the war to lose weight it may be something other than willpower or junk food that's preventing victory: it could be faulty use of mathematics.
View ArticleExcessive cured meat consumption increases risk of hospital readmissions for...
An excessive intake of cured meats, such as salami, chorizo and bacon, can increase readmission to hospital for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study by Spanish...
View ArticleHow many calories does it take to reach childhood obesity prevention goals?
In order for the nation to achieve goals set by the federal government for reducing obesity rates by 2020, children in the United States would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per...
View ArticlePotato consumption lower than expected
Calorie intake from white potatoes is surprisingly modest for adults and school-aged children, according to a new study released today at the Experimental Biology 2012 Annual Meeting.
View ArticleGut organisms could be clue in controlling obesity risk
The international obesity epidemic is widespread, nondiscriminatory, and deadly. But do we really understand all of the factors underlying this alarming trend? The concept of energy balance (energy...
View Article'Why Calories Count' weighs in on food and politics
A calorie is simply a measurement of energy. But it's also the source of confusion and worry for many people trying to lose weight. At the same time, calories -- too few or too many -- are causing...
View ArticleCulturally tailored program helps Mexican-American women lose weight
Mexican-American women who participated in a culturally tailored weight management program lost weight, reduced their fat and sugar consumption and improved their eating habits according to a new study...
View ArticleNew study examines what could predict children's snack choices
Attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behavior control are all factors that could affect a child's decision in either reaching for an apple or grabbing a bag of chips, according to a new...
View ArticleLow vitamin D in diet increases stroke risk in Japanese-Americans
Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study reported in Stroke, an American Heart Association journal.
View ArticleIntranasal insulin linked to reduced food intake
(HealthDay) -- Intranasally administered insulin is associated with higher brain energy levels and reduced calorie intake, according to a study published online May 14 in Diabetes.
View ArticleENDO: serum phthalate levels higher in obese children
(HealthDay) -- Serum levels of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) are increased in obese versus nonobese children, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society, held...
View ArticlePlastics chemical linked to obesity in kids
(HealthDay) -- It's hard to imagine a pacifier or a rubber ducky making your child fat.
View ArticleSugary sports drinks plentiful at U.S. schools: study
(HealthDay) -- Although fewer middle and high schools in the United States make sugary sodas available to students today, other sweet beverages, particularly sports drinks, are still widely available,...
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