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Nov 19th, 2009
Unless the runaway train of obesity is checked, it is estimated that 43 percent of Americans, or 103 million people, will be obese by 2018. The cost of this epidemic is extremely high in terms of quality of life and economics, to the tune of $344 billion per year.
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Nov 18th, 2009
In three population studies, researchers have found that individuals who consume a diet high in saturated fat and also carry a gene variation have higher BMI and risk for obesity. Researchers from Tufts University suggest the findings mean tailoring diets based on individual genes could help prevent obesity and other diseases.
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Nov 5th, 2009
Picture this: children across America are sitting in front of the TV watching food commercials to the tune of more than five per hour. More than 70 percent of those commercials are for fast food, sugary foods, and other high-calorie items, all of which can contribute to childhood obesity.
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Oct 27th, 2009
Obesity is a known risk factor for two types of blood clotting problems – deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, and pulmonary embolism. A new study from Denmark found that where the weight is carried on the body makes a difference in the severity of the risk.
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Oct 26th, 2009
A diabetes drug currently in clinical trials may have the added benefit of helping obese adults lose weight.
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Oct 22nd, 2009
A new study from University of Florida researchers shows that eating plant based foods that contain beneficial phytochemicals before consuming a meal can help fight obesity. Phytochemicals found in fruits, nuts and vegetables reduce oxidative stress that can lead to obesity, and help with weight loss.
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Oct 18th, 2009
A study from Germany shows that being overweight does not increase risk of dying. Most studies link being overweight and obese to increased mortality, but the new study suggests that just being overweight, versus being obese, needs more study.
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Oct 17th, 2009
In an effort to fight childhood obesity, the National Football League (NFL) and the National Dairy Council (NDC) developed “Fuel Up to Play 60.” This youth-led program is designed to help children and adolescents take control of and improve their health through 60 minutes of physical exercise daily and nutritious food choices.
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Oct 6th, 2009
More than 40 companies, nonprofit groups, and trade organizations have combined forces to form the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, which is dedicated to helping reduce the level of obesity, especially childhood obesity, by 2015.
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Sep 30th, 2009
Among a large study population of women who lived until at least age 70, being overweight in mid-life was associated with having more health problems later in life, including multiple chronic diseases, and impaired cognitive function, physical function and mental health.
