Sentences with phrase «epidemic of obesity in»

Her latest book, Mindful Eating: Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food (Shambhala Publishing, 2009), was inspired by the current epidemic of obesity in America.

Obesity doesn't discriminate among demographics: Studies show we have a global epidemic of obesity in all age groups for both developed and developing countries.

The screening change reflects concerns about the growing epidemic of obesity in children.

It was over a decade ago that his groundbreaking article «What If It's All Been a Big Fat Lie «1 suggested «eat less fat and more carbohydrates may be the cause of the raging epidemic of obesity in America.»

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This year, the United States ranked No. 18 — falling four spots from last year and five from two years ago — «in part because of the ongoing epidemics of obesity, substance abuse and untreated depression,» according to World Happiness Report co-editor and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs.

American fast - food chains have also been wrestling with a wider range of health concerns at home, as many consumers are changing domestic eating habits in response to an ongoing obesity epidemic.

This year, those social issues included the obesity epidemic in the U.S., U.S. veterans» affairs and the rising popularity of technology - driven education.

A crisis of tech addiction, in other words, looks more like the ongoing obesity epidemic.

Even if some of that candy ended up in the pillowcases of trick or treaters, there is actually no way the estimated $ 2.7 billion America spent on Halloween candy this year was consumed by those kids — though it would explain America's obesity epidemic.

(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.

Each word on its own is harmless, even positive, but when brought together the phrase conjures a host of controversial and unpleasant images — from the glaring fluorescent lights to greasy meals eaten in the car, meat that might not be meat and milkshakes that definitely aren't dairy, all the way up to the obesity epidemic.

The food pyramid resulted in an epidemic of type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome.

In January 2013 the non-governmental organisation Sustain, supported by 61 health organisations, called for a 20 pence per litre excise duty on sugar sweetened drinks.4 In February, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges called for a 20 % tax on sugar sweetened drinks as part of its enquiry into clinical and public health solutions to the obesity epidemic.1 Although the UK government has indicated a preference for voluntary approaches to the control of obesity, it has not ruled out fiscal measures.14 Clearly, the idea of a sugar sweetened drink tax is gaining traction in the UK, but its effect on health remains uncertaiIn January 2013 the non-governmental organisation Sustain, supported by 61 health organisations, called for a 20 pence per litre excise duty on sugar sweetened drinks.4 In February, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges called for a 20 % tax on sugar sweetened drinks as part of its enquiry into clinical and public health solutions to the obesity epidemic.1 Although the UK government has indicated a preference for voluntary approaches to the control of obesity, it has not ruled out fiscal measures.14 Clearly, the idea of a sugar sweetened drink tax is gaining traction in the UK, but its effect on health remains uncertaiIn February, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges called for a 20 % tax on sugar sweetened drinks as part of its enquiry into clinical and public health solutions to the obesity epidemic.1 Although the UK government has indicated a preference for voluntary approaches to the control of obesity, it has not ruled out fiscal measures.14 Clearly, the idea of a sugar sweetened drink tax is gaining traction in the UK, but its effect on health remains uncertaiin the UK, but its effect on health remains uncertain.

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.

Excessive sugar consumption has been linked to America's obesity epidemic and the vigorous rise of type 2 diabetes in the last several decades.

The replacement of saturated fats in the diet with trans fats and sugar resulted in epidemic rates of obesity and its related health complications (2).

I notice you use a lot of olive oil in your recipes and it is a very misconception that olive oil is «healthy» when in fact it is a powerful contributor to the epidemic of obesity.

Chile, facing its own obesity epidemic, was the first country to legislate such warnings to go on the «front of the pack» where consumers can clearly see them, indicating with a simple and easy - to - understand black stop sign when foods are unhealthily high in sugar, fats, salt or calories.

The Conference of Mayors is extremely proud of this partnership, and I look forward to continuing our good work with the American Beverage Association to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic in this country.»

«In the effort to curb the obesity epidemic in the United States, it is critical to reduce the number of calories consumed through beverages,» said Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO of the AlliancIn the effort to curb the obesity epidemic in the United States, it is critical to reduce the number of calories consumed through beverages,» said Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO of the Alliancin the United States, it is critical to reduce the number of calories consumed through beverages,» said Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO of the Alliance.

In light of the growing obesity and diabetes epidemics, promoting healthy hydration is critical.

The level of obesity has almost tripled in the UK in the last 20 years and with estimations that 1 in 4 adults will be obese in 2020, it is evident we have a global epidemic; something needs to be done, fast.

Bentley, who runs an academy for offensive linemen in Avon, Ohio, warns against «almost an epidemic of obesity» in the NFL.

While attending the Institute of Coaching's Fifth Annual Conference in Boston recently, along with 700 other health and leadership coaches, I had the opportunity to listen to public health guru Dr. David Katz spread his health message: that we, as a society, need to curb the obesity epidemic.

According to the research presented by Dr. Katz, if we don't stop the obesity epidemic, an estimated 42 % of all Americans will be obese in 18 years.

«It's just a reality check that in itself, promoting breastfeeding, while a good thing and will have other health benefits, is unlikely to have any effects on stemming the obesity epidemic,» said the study's lead author, Richard Martin, from the University of Bristol, UK.

Childhood obesity is one of the most concerning health epidemics in our country today with serious implications for children and our health care system as a whole.

«In fact I think it is the tap root of the child obesity epidemic.

Why, in the face of a childhood obesity epidemic, does bigger continue to equate with better?

Jane Black's piece in Slate this week uses a lot of words to state the obvious: Remaking school food alone won't solve an epidemic of childhood obesity.

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.

Only their concern doesn't stem from the epidemic rates of obesity, diabetes and corn allergies that we are seeing, but rather their concern stems from a 20 year low in the sale of high fructose corn syrup and the impact it is having on the profitability of members of the Corn Refiners Association

Sugar, sodas and junk foods made of refined grains are directly responsible for an epidemic of obesity and realted diseases: diabetes, hypertension, athereosclerosis and a surge in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children.

John Hoffman, executive producer of «The Weight of the Nation,» which airs in May, said the purpose of the documentary is «sounding the loudest alarm that we can» to show that the obesity epidemic could cripple the United States» health care system.

The Institute of Medicine recognized the potential for food and beverage sales in youth sport to contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic and recommended that programs encourage the sale of healthier options in youth sport venues.

Brabeck - Letmathe's profession of concern over the obesity epidemic in North America is ironic, and frankly disingenuous, considering Nestlé is the world's largest producer of infant formula — a product which has been shown to substantially increase the risk of obsesity later in life.

* Excessive use of strollers, especially as babies become toddlers and even older, may be partly involved in the growing childhood obesity epidemic.

«It's just a reality check that in itself, promoting breastfeeding, while a good thing that will have other health benefits, is unlikely to have any effects on stemming the obesity epidemic,» said lead author Richard Martin, from the University of Bristol, UK.

Excess sugar consumption is causing an epidemic of obesity and diabetes in our children....

All schools need do is follow the lead of Berkeley and other school districts that understand that tons of sugar can not be good for kids in the middle of an obesity epidemic.

I think that medicalized birth practices resulting in inter-generational deprivation of our basic human rights has been a major contributor epidemics of diabetes and obesity and mental health problems.

Meanwhile, a growing body of scientific evidence links sugar with an epidemic of childhood obesity as well as a host of related health problems: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and even an unprecedented outbreak of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children.

The question is whether the dairy claims are true, and whether enticing kids to eat foods laced with added sugar is a good thing in the midst of an obesity epidemic that threatens to cut short the lives of a generation of children and send the nation's health care bill through the roof.

To amplify our efforts, USDA is joining with First Lady Michelle Obama in aggressively promoting the Let's Move campaign, which will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a comprehensive approach that builds on effective strategies, and mobilizes public and private sector resources.

Reacting to America's childhood obesity epidemic and blame it receives as the country's largest purveyor of burgers and fries, McDonald's plans to announce Tuesday that it will begin serving a fruit or vegetable with every Happy Meal sold in the U.S.

Under attack from several quarters and undergoing a makeover, the Food Guide Pyramid has been called out of date, out of touch and a culprit in the country's obesity epidemic.

If that makes just a slight shift in their eating habits, it might take a bite out of the obesity epidemic» (via WIVB channel 4, Buffalo, New York).

Fat tax advocates have been arguing that the obesity epidemic is fueled in large part by the over-consumption of sugary beverages, and low - income / minority communities are hit the hardest.

The new advice is contained in a report by the all - party Parliamentary group on a fit and healthy childhood, which says Britain faces a «child obesity epidemic of intractable nature».

«At the same time obesity is epidemic nationwide, and 40 percent of the city's public school children are either overweight or obese, so we are appropriately concerned in making sure that our work to solve one problem doesn't inadvertently exacerbate the other,» she said.