Parent Perceptions of Child’s Weight May Drive Obesity
(Photo: Pixabay, Creative Commons) Two different studies have put a spotlight on the complexities of the relationship between children’s weights and their parents’ perceptions. One of the studies revealed that whatever the child’s weight, if parents believe their child is overweight that young one will gain more weight. The second study showed that over 82% […]
Britain’s obesity crisis caused by larger portions NOT snacking throughout the day
BRITAIN’S child obesity crisis is being fuelled by youngsters tucking into larger portions at meal-times rather than snacking throughout the day, a new study has found. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Scientists say THIS strange Scottish seaside shrub could CURE obesity
A SPIKY Scottish shrub is now being tested by scientists who believe it could boost the amount of energy the body needs to digest food – potentially curing obesity. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Could eating MANGOES combat cancer and obesity?
EATING plenty of mangoes can combat cancer and obesity related diseases, according to new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘Grading and Labeling’ Not Viable Solutions to Obesity, Study Shows
(Photo: Debora Cartagena. Creative Commons) A study has been released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concerning the effects of student body-mass index report cards, which are currently issued in many schools across the country, that shows ‘grading’ obesity levels accomplishes little. New York City public schools began providing students with these BMI assessments a […]
Eating this ONE food will slash diabetes, heart disease AND obesity risk
A NEW super food has been discovered – and it’s something we’ve been eating for hundreds of years. Daily Express :: Health Feed
WHO Report Warns of Rising Childhood Obesity Worldwide
The availability of fatty, sugary foods and drinks in lower- and middle-income countries may be the cause for 41 million children five and younger becoming overweight and obese. That number may grow to over 70 million young people across the globe during the coming decade, according to a new U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) report, WHO’s […]
Britons oblivious to how being overweight can increase CANCER risk despite obesity crisis
DESPITE being in the midst of an obesity crisis some 40 per cent of UK adults don’t know obesity increases risk of cancer. Daily Express :: Life & Style Feed
Britons oblivious to how being overweight can increase CANCER risk despite obesity crisis
DESPITE being in the midst of an obesity crisis some 40 per cent of UK adults don’t know obesity increases risk of cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
UK Committee Recommends Sugary Drink Tax to Reduce Obesity
A new report released by a committee of British lawmakers is pushing for additional measures to be taken in an effort to decrease the level of childhood obesity in the country, including levying a 20% tax on sugary drinks. The report suggests that “clear evidence” is available that shows that the suggested tax would reduce […]