Sentences with phrase «about obesity in»

You can read an article specifically about obesity in dogs and cats here.

Identified as one of the most common misconceptions about obesity in this recent review, the «Confusion about the leverage of exercise on body weight.»

Let's go back in time and see what people thought about obesity in the past.

Ambinder had also just written a piece in The Atlantic Monthly about his struggle, and about obesity in America generally.

And this article about obesity in Mexico and lunch at school: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/14/world/americas/14mexico.html

Remember — you should never limit an infant's food intake over concerns about obesity in the first year of life.

With the concern about obesity in younger generations, the role of goody - giver is a risky one.

Not exact matches

He is concerned about the issue of childhood obesity in the U.S., and raced to raise $ 1 million for the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, which helps schools develop and improve programs focused on food and nutrition (Lawrence's website is still accepting donations).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calories from added sugars in soda are down 39 percent since 2000 as Americans worry about skyrocketing obesity rates.

Or McDonald's #McDStories that ended up being less about the local food producers it was meant to put a spotlight on and more about obesity and bandaids in burgers?

While Kallyope hasn't given too many specifics about its drug programs, the company's initial focus will be in metabolic conditions, like obesity, as well as neurologic conditions like Parkinson's disease.

«In the US, for example, about 10 % of all obesity - and diabetes - related deaths under age 45 were attributed to sugar - sweetened beverage consumption,» he told TuftsNow.

This includes a $ 37 million pledge to the University of Washington School of Social work, $ 11 million for scholarships to Washington residents in STEM fields, a $ 50 million pledge to the University of Oregon for scholarships and obesity prevention, and about $ 60 million to Harvard's computer science facility.

The odds ratio, a 26 percent increase in premature death, is about the same effect size as obesity.

Shareholders hit Buffett with questions about predatory lending practices at Berkshire - owned Clayton Homes; his partnership with 3G Capital, which is notorious for its layoffs and cost cutting; and the fact that many of his investments are in companies that produce products that are high in processed sugars, like Coke and ketchup, at a time when many are worried about obesity.

I mean think about it from a government standpoint, there's a company out there that's knowingly selling products that contribute (and sometimes the main cause of) to childhood obesity which in turn contributes to more medical bills, global warming (from all the use of cars in lieu of biking or walking) and other consequences.

The author obviously hasn't read some of the posts to a story about scientists looking at people who eat all they want without gaining weight in order to get an idea of how obesity works.

(per household) As nationalized peoples suffering from obesity epidemics and drug dependancies cry about these things to the very leaders who are carrying out these things, those who strive to be like Christ are happy that ENRON stole your money to built electric powerplants providing electricity to millions of decent people in foreign lands who can now provide for their families without government assistance or crooked activities.

Hormone changes due to induced abortion may indeed be related to breast cancer, but there are other known causes of hormone changes that we should worry about, including the widespread use of chemical contraceptives, fertility drugs that cause hormone surges, increased obesity and fat content in the diet that change the body's estrogen metabolism, and last but not least, chemical contaminants in the environment that mimic estrogen....

Given Driscoll's alarming preoccupation with sex and «masculinity,» and the immaturity with which he has addressed these subjects in the past, one would think Christians would approach this book the way they would approach a book about nutrition written by a pastor who struggles with obesity... (or a book about overcoming procrastination written by me!)

The more I read, the more I learned about food waste, the rising costs of obesity in America, and the greenhouse gas emissions produced by raising, manufacturing, storing, and transporting food.

Seattle, WA About Blog Healthy Food America acts on scientific evidence to drive change in food policy and industry practice, giving people greater control over their health and reducing diet - related illnesses, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

«Some of the big debates will undoubtedly be about sugar, obesity, health and really how food manufacturers can tackle the growth in consumer demand for more healthy, nutritional and convenient products,» Dan said.

The growing global concerns about obesity and diabetes have lead to reduce sugar and calories in the products.

The researchers were surprised with the findings: «This was a major surprise for us — that soybean oil is causing more obesity and diabetes than fructose — especially when you see headlines everyday about the potential role of sugar consumption in the current obesity epidemic.

Because of the high number of diabetics in the states now and the obesity rate, many people have been bombarded with information about sugar.

Obesity is once again in the limelight as the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) released a new report about... Read More...

In order to tackle obesity, the FND states that governments need to educate people about healthy lifestyles — starting in schools and on social mediIn order to tackle obesity, the FND states that governments need to educate people about healthy lifestyles — starting in schools and on social mediin schools and on social media.

As a parent, Iâ $ ™ m very concerned when I hear about the obesity levels in kids.

Also, if your baby is in the top 5 percent for weight, her doctor will keep an eye on her growth — and possibly counsel you about her feedings — to make sure she isn't headed for obesity.

Cooking from Scratch in Schools — The Greatest Food Service Challenge of Our TimeOur Executive Director, Beth Collins has a great article published in the August issue of Prevent Obesity about changing the way food is cooked in our schools.

Turn the Tide Foundation Founded by prominent obesity researcher and nutrition expert David Katz, this organization's goal is to teach kids about healthy eating in an easy - to - digest way.

While you know I'm passionate about seeing real reform come to school lunches, I have to say that my passion has nothing to do, in reality, with reducing childhood obesity.

Back in July, it was obesity specialist Yoni Freedhoff, M.D., of Weighty Matters venting about the junk food fest at his oldest daughter's overnight camp.

So even if consumption of the food itself is not resulting in a shift in obesity measures, the food is still sending kids a daily message about what constitutes sound eating (though schools often bungle that message, as when HISD serves pepperoni pizza and mashed potatoes at the same lunch).

I continue to feel ambivalence about the strategy of going after the Happy Meal toy as a means of combatting childhood obesity, a strategy that has been adopted via ordinance in San Francisco, as reported here a few weeks ago.

With all the attention on childhood obesity these days, I'm surprised the Jack in the Box PR folks aren't marketing this move as signaling their concern about children's health.

He says he's succeeded in showing his viewers the sorry state of school food and how worried children are about obesity - related diseases (at least in hard - hit communities like West Adams).

So many recent cultural shifts — a growing sense of alarm over childhood (and adult) obesity, a new interest in where our food comes from and how its production affects our health and environment, concern about climate change and the need to source food locally — all point in that direction.

I was worried about the obesity link, which in light of the fact that she had been slow to put on weight was a stupid worry at the time...

The whole idea flies in the face of the AAP's own recent statement about Preventing Obesity and Eating Disorders in Adolescents.

Before making any changes in diet, talk to your doctor about your toddler's specific needs if you are worried about obesity.

Causes of obesity This is in response to «Fat's in fire about obesity as a disease» (Chicagoland Health and Family, July 3).

The authority interviewed seemed to be a bit clueless about the causes of obesity in my estimation.

In addition, the U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, who launched a report about fighting obesity with Obama in late January, endorsed breastfeeding in workplaces, hospitals and communities, «as this practice has been shown to prevent childhood obesity,» Benjamin wrotIn addition, the U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, who launched a report about fighting obesity with Obama in late January, endorsed breastfeeding in workplaces, hospitals and communities, «as this practice has been shown to prevent childhood obesity,» Benjamin wrotin late January, endorsed breastfeeding in workplaces, hospitals and communities, «as this practice has been shown to prevent childhood obesity,» Benjamin wrotin workplaces, hospitals and communities, «as this practice has been shown to prevent childhood obesity,» Benjamin wrote.

All the arguments levelled in the US are the same ones we dealt with — and now that our work has been independently evaluated we are proving that a whole school approach to educating children about food, where it comes from, how its produced, and cooked is a more effective way of reducing obesity, but also increasing pupil attainment and achievement.

Breastfeeding mothers are more likely to return to pre-pregnancy bodyweight 11 and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and the introduction of complementary foods at about 6 months is associated with lower rates of obesity.12 Breastfeeding helps in the development of taste receptors and appetite control.

Obama declined to comment about the role of breastfeeding in her obesity fighting initiative, despite the potential link between breastfeeding and obesity reduction.

Charts showing both the rising rate of obesity and the growing quantity of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the food stream demonstrate a startling fact: The obesity epidemic started at the same time as the introduction as HFCS into the U.S. around 1975, at about the same time as sugar tariffs and quotas made imported sugar very expensive.

Asked about Palin's critiques, Obama said that government and parents have a role to play in curbing childhood obesity, and that the issue «transcends politics.»