Sentences with phrase «state obesity prevention»

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Shouldn't these states, presumably hard hit by obesity - related costs, care more about obesity prevention than any others?

With obesity rates climbing during the past 20 years within the United States and colon cancer being the second - leading killer of men and women in the nation, these facts compelled Fenton and her team to conduct research which could identify the specific biomarkers of obesity and early - stage colon cancer and help in prevention efforts.

The authors state, «our findings support benefits of increased fruit and vegetable consumption for preventing long - term weight gain and provide further food - specific guidance for the prevention of obesity, a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and many other health conditions.»

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University scientists have shown that berries, grapes and other fruits convert excess white fat into calorie - burning beige fat, providing new strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed decreasing the intake of such drinks among its main obesity prevention tactics in 2009, and some states and cities, like New York City and California already are thinking about such soda taxes.

Working in partnership with obesity prevention initiatives across the state, LiveWell aims to provide every Coloradan with access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity.