Obesity

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7 Foods You Should Look Out for That Are Unexpectedly High in Sugar
Trying to limit on sugar intake? Here are seven foods you should look out for! (Photo: Pixabay) Sugar plays a vital role in our health and body; it provides us with the energy that we need during the day to do all our activities. Study Finds Parents’ Food Habits Influence Offspring’s Health
Findings of a recent study published in "Natural Genetics" suggest that to a large extent one's health is dependent on what their parents ate. For instance, scientists have demonstrated that obesity induced by diet as well as diabetes can be inherited epigenetically by an offspring both via the sperm and oocytes. Having Younger Siblings Linked to Lower Obesity Rates
A study found that children with younger siblings tend to have lower chances of becoming obese. Children with younger siblings should feel blessed to have that pesky little brother or sister around. Americans Fuel Their Day Mostly with Ultra-Processed Food
A study revealed that the average U.S. diet sources almost 60 percent of its daily calories from ultra-processed foods. In addition, 90 percent of the calories from ultra-processed foods comes from added sugars. This would mean that on average, Americans get almost 54 percent of their daily calories from added sugar, way above the 10 percent limit set by USDA Can Emoji-Labeled Food Solve Childhood Obesity?
Researchers found that the use of emojis greatly affects the simple decision-making skills of children when it comes to identifying the healthy and unhealthy food choices. Lower-Priced Fruits and Vegetables and Higher-Priced Sodas, Can the Combination Beat Obesity?
After decades of preaching good nutrition with no result, is pricing structure the way to beat the obesity problem? Canadian Senates Pushes 'Sugar Tax' After Obesity Rates Double on Adults, Triple on Children
Canada is the fifth country in the world with the highest number of obese adults. Due to the alarming rate of the rise of numbers of people with other diet-related illnesses, a senate report on Canada's obesity crisis is calling for a tax increase on sugary drinks as well as a ban on food and drink advertising aimed at children and government subsidies for healthy food, CBC News reports. US Adult Obesity Levels Reach All-Time High, Says CDC
In an alarming announcement, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently made public last February 23, 2016 the data on the obesity rates among adults aged 20 and above. It seems that the rising trend of obesity continues unabated with the most recent data showing that 30.6% of adults in the U.S. are obese, an all time high, which is higher than the 2014 figure where only 29.9% U.S. adults where considered obese. 10 Good Reasons You Should Quit Drinking Soda ASAP!
If chronic diseases aren't enough justification for you to stop you from indulging, here are other 10 things that will happen to your body once you stop gulping or even sipping! Why Taco Bell May Be the Healthiest Fast Food Restaurant Today
In case of the world's most famous Mexican-inspired fast food chain, (they claim) yes, they can. In fact, according to Taco Bell's dietitian and product developer, Missy Nelson, the fast-food chain already is. Senator Proposes Bill To Stop Consumers From Using Food Stamps to Buy Junk and Luxury Foods
New York State senator proposes a bill that would prevent consumers from purchasing acquiring foods through food stamps. Excessive Consumption of Fish during Pregnancy Results in Child Obesity
A recent research review reveals that the consumption fish more than three times a week during pregnancy by women will lead to obesity problems in their kids in the future. Children Eat More Junk Food When Exposed To Junk Food Ads, Study Claims
Another study confirms it: food commercials and ads of soda, sugar-based cereals and other 'unhealthy' food are extremely effective on children, crucial in shaping a child's diet and eating habits. Diet Coke and Your Diet: Fizzy Drink Can Help You Lose Weight, True or False?
Diet coke or diet soda can allegedly help you lose weight. Ironically, the study done on diet coke and weight loss was funded by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
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