Sentences with phrase «against obesity by»

And this spring, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill called the FIT Kids Act that aims to enlist schools in the war against obesity by requiring districts to report what is taking place in P.E. classes.

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But, more than that, they would show you, by the characters they featured and the plotlines they put forward, a new way of seeing things on issues ranging from racial equality to obesity prevention to the global fight against AIDS.

Ipsos research commissioned by the Australian Beverages Council shows around two - thirds of Australians agree that a tax on soft drinks would be ineffective in reducing obesity and the majority of those surveyed were against the introduction of such a tax.

Media Statement 10 November 2014 Australians don't support another tax on the supermarket trolley latest research shows Ipsos research commissioned by the Australian Beverages Council shows around two - thirds of Australians agree that a tax on soft drinks would be ineffective in reducing obesity and the majority of those surveyed were against the introduction of such a tax.

Confronted with rising rates of child obesity and a surge of youth allergies, many local schools seized the moment to take a firm stand against junk food served anywhere and any time in the building — including fare offered by parents for classroom parties, bake sales and club meetings.

Still, she said schools send an important message by offering healthy snacks, one that could make a difference in the nation's battle against obesity.

«Clearly, this is a safe product, it is a lean product, it helps reduce obesity, and there is a spurious attack being levied against it by some groups who are against it... And you can suspect who they might be — people who don't like meat.»

Critics say the new rules will roll back the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act championed by Former First Lady Michelle Obama, who worked to establish strict nutritional standards on the program as part of her campaign against obesity.

While the benefits of breastfeeding are well known — breastfed babies tend to be better protected against rapid weight gain and obesity, among other things — the reality is that 60 percent of American infants are exposed to infant formula by four months of age either as a sole source of nutrition or in combination with breastmilk.

Whilst breastfeeding can't prevent all these issues, it certainly supports many — breastfeeding reduces sudden infant death by more than a third and it has benefits for intelligence and protection against obesity and diabetes.

Thus, it is not surprising that breastfeeding has been consistently associated with improved central nervous system development, as indicated by improved visual acuity in relationship to formula - fed infants.4 Second, both biological properties and differences in maternal - infant interactions during the feeding process can lead to improved motor and intellectual development outcomes.5, 6 Third, breastfeeding appears to be protective against the onset of childhood obesity, 7 a condition that has enormous psychosocial consequences for children.

The study — coordinated by University of Granada lecturer Ahmad Agil — showed that chronic administration of melatonin sensitizes the thermogenic effect of exposure to cold, heightens the thermogenic effect of exercise and, therefore, constitutes excellent therapy against obesity.

But now a new study led by the lab Kristina Schoonjans at EPFL, suggests that a specific group of bile acids could directly burn away the lipids in our fat depots, effectively making it a new therapy against obesity.

Still unclear is how enhanced signaling through the insulin pathway protects against obesity, although the researchers speculate that it might boost energy consumption by liver and muscle cells.

By using antibiotics and microbiota transplantation, the investigators showed that gut microbiota plays a causal role in dietary CAP - induced protective phenotype against high - fat - diet - induced CLGI and obesity.

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and University College Dublin (UCD) have found that augmenting a naturally occurring molecule in the body can help protect against obesity - related diseases by reducing inflammation in the fat tissues.

Adiponectin appears to protect against the health consequences of obesity, such as insulin resistance and heart disease, by breaking down ceramidase into friendlier components.

11/6/2007 UCSD Researchers Discover Inflammation, Not Obesity, Cause of Insulin Resistance Findings may have important potential for new drug discoveries in fight against Type 2 diabetes Researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine have discovered that inflammation provoked by immune cells called macrop... More...

Hope in the battle against common diseases A team led by biochemistry professor Felix Hausch is working on substances that offer a new approach to treat three widespread diseases: depression, chronic pain and obesity.

Coincidentally, Dr. Robert Lustig — another expert on the dangers of high carb diets — was recently interviewed by NPR radio's Science Friday segment.2 His new book, Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease, tackles the persistent myths about fat that is endangering the health of millions.

I was told by my primary doctor I have 3 things against me... Thyroid, menopause, and obesity in my genes!!!

Plant - based diets appear to protect against metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, which is characterized by the so - called «deadly quartet,» abdominal obesity, high fasting sugars, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.

Plant - based diets appear to protect against metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, which is characterized by the so - called «deadly quartet» — abdominal obesity, high fasting sugars, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.

Look out for books by; Gary Taubes — Why we get fat and What to do about it, The Case Against Sugar, Good Calories Bad Calories & The Diet Delusion Dr Mark Hyman — Eat Fat, Get Thin & The Blood Sugar Solution Andreas Eenfeldt — Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution Dr Jason Fung — The Obesity Code; unlocking the secrets of weight loss Nina Teicholz — The Big Fat Surprise

The increase in intracellular NAD elicited by CD38 deletion significantly activated SIRT1 and prompted clinical phenotypes similar to those expected for SIRT1 activation, including protection against diet - induced obesity and a robust deacetylation of SIRT1 targets.

A imbalanced diet after breast - feeding can compromise the benefit provided by breast milk and explain the controversies over its protective role against the risk of obesity.

Drinks such as POM have become increasingly popular with consumers in recent years, thanks in part to public health campaigns against soda that have been prompted by the obesity epidemic.

So here's the lesson, the moral of this story: before we assume that low - carbohydrate diets are just one tool in the dietary arsenal against overweight and obesity, and before we assume that everyone is different and that some of us lose weight and keep it off because we eat less fat (and more carbohydrates) and some because we cut carbs (and so eat maybe more fat), we should make an effort to understand the concept of controlling variables and look to see which variables are really changing and by how much.

The study — coordinated by University of Granada lecturer Ahmad Agil — showed that chronic administration of melatonin sensitizes the thermogenic effect of exposure to cold, heightens the thermogenic effect of exercise and, therefore, constitutes excellent therapy against obesity.

«Additionally, by classifying pet obesity as a medical condition treatable by licensed veterinarians, the pet - owning public will be better protected against potentially harmful products and services making unsubstantiated and dubious claims.»

The best plan of attack against obesity is to never allow your dog to become overweight in the first place by severely restricting table scraps or reducing the amount of food your dog eats at his mealtimes if you plan to supplement with human food.

By attacking obesity through urban design and architecture, governments are beginning to realize that designers might be their best warriors in the battle against obesity and its costs.

There's a really interesting new post by Jane Genova over at Law And More predicting a possible resurrection of the obesity class action lawsuits against fast food companies.

The court found that the plaintiff, who suffered from «morbid obesity,» was discriminated against by a prospective employer on the basis of a «perceived disability.»