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Weight Loss News
Study: Obesity Could Be Contagious
A new study suggests that obesity might be contagious. The study, using engineered mice, placed mice with fatty liver disease in the same space as healthy mice. To the researchers’ surprise, the healthy mice began to develop the same symptoms … more >>
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Study: Obese Doctors Less Likely to Diagnose Obesity in Patients
A new study has found that obese doctors are much less likely to help obese patients lose weight. The study, published in the journal Obesity, found that normal weight doctors are more likely to talk about weight loss with their … more >>
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Kids Meal Challenge: One Week In
I’m 8 days in and somewhat sane. My food intake, as well as much of the nutritional info of my daily meals are posted on this blog as well. The hardest thing about this diet is the lack of variety … more >>
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Study: Calories Matter More Than Protein in Weight Loss
A new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that altering the intake of protein in a diet does not fool the body’s metabolism into losing weight. The study found that overeating protein or undereating protein, … more >>
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Childhood Obesity
Kid’s Meal Challenge Final Weekly Update
Well, I made it, 28 days, nothing but kids meals, 3 per day. No snacking, no outside foods, no cheating. And I must say the results have been quite surprising. I got a blood test shortly before I started and … more >>
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Kids Meal Challenge Final Food Log
17-Jan Total Fat Total Saturated Cholest Sodium Day 1 Calories Calories Fat (g) Fat (g) (mg) (mg) Burger King Cheeseburger 370 160 18 9 55 750 Burger King French Fries (small) 230 100 11 3 0 630 Burger King Coca … more >>
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USDA Releases New Guidelines For School Lunch Nutrition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new rules for federally subsidized school lunches across the country. The goal of the new rules is to increase the nutritional value of the meals. The rules include doubling the servings of produce, … more >>
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Study: Junk Food Still Widely Available in Elementary Schools
A new study reveals that despite the push to eliminate junk food from schools, junk food is still widely available, eligible for purchase at nearly half of all elementary schools. The study also found regional differences in the availability of … more >>
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Minority Health Issues
Study: Pollution May Contribute To Development of Diabetes
A new study finds that pollution acts as a risk factor for developing diabetes. Smog and traffic pollution may lead to type 2 diabetes, especially for African American women. According to the study, Nitrogen Oxide (pollution) exposure increased the risk … more >>
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New York City Schools’ Obesity Rates Dropped Due to Anti-Obesity Measures
The City of New York schools system discovered that obesity rate in their students dropped by 5.5%. The decline is due to regulations, including the elimination of sugary drinks, healthier food choices, restricting vending machines, and limits on bake sales. … more >>
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Study: African American Families More Likely to Buy Cereals Advertised to Children
A study from the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity reveals that African American families are more likely to buy cereals advertised to children than other racial groups. Using data collected by the Nielsen Company regarding cereal purchase, … more >>
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Study: Hispanic Parents Willing to Make Changes to Reduce Obesity
A new study reveals that parents of overweight Hispanic children are willing to make food changes to help reduce obesity in their children. The parents were taught ways to cook traditional meals with simple substitutions and healthy alternatives to make … more >>
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Regulatory News
California Researcher Calls Sugar a Toxin; Asks for Government Regulation
In the current issue of the journal Nature, University of California, San Francisco researchers comment that sugar is toxic and the government needs to regulate sugar intake as strictly as it regulates alcohol. The FDA disagrees with the claim, pointing … more >>
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Colorado Considers Ban Of Trans Fat in Schools
Colorado, the thinnest state in the nation, is considering a law that bans trans-fat from schools, including in the cafeteria, vending machines, and bake sales. If passed, the law will go into effect early next year. To read more about … more >>
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Vivus’ Qnexa Asked to Remove Drug Contraindication by FDA
Vivus Inc, maker of trial anti-obesity drug Qnexa, has been asked by the FDA to remove its contraindication for the drug in women of childbearing potential. Recently, Vivus resubmitted Qnexa for FDA approval, with contraindications for pregnant women and women … more >>
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Arena Resubmits Anti-Obesity Drug Lorcaserin for FDA Approval
Arena has resubmitted its weight-loss drug, Lorcaserin, to FDA for approval. It was originally one of the three weight loss drugs rejected by FDA, and Arena is confident now that the drug will pass inspection. The primary reason why FDA … more >>
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