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According to a recent USA Today article, most people don't know how many calories they should consume in a day to maintain their current weight. A nationally representative online survey of 1,024 people revealed that 63% can't accurately estimate the number, 25% won't even venture a guess...
More than one-third of European children are now obese or overweight, according to Datamonitor, a global research organization. Authors of the new report, titled "Kids Nutrition: New Perspectives and Opportunities," attribute the problem to a rise in prosperity and the growing...
According to a recent study, women who consume large amounts of certain high-carbohydrate foods increase their risk of heart disease. The study - which was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, an American Medical Association publication - showed an increased incidence of coronary disease...
With two-thirds of U.S. adults and almost one-third of children and adolescents overweight or obese, a new report shows that a diverse range of consumers are increasingly focused on weight loss and weight maintenance within a broadening context of personal health and lifestyle issues.The report,...
The winter holidays have passed, the weather is warming up and outdoor activity has become convenient and enjoyable once again. Spring is officially in the air – which means the summer swimsuit season is just around the corner. To prepare for the return to a skimpier wardrobe, consider...
Too much time in front of the television has long been linked to childhood obesity. But new research by the University of California, Los Angeles, now suggests it’s the commercials that are making kids fat. Although the effect was seen among all children studied, it was strongest for...
According to a team of U.S. doctors, obesity screening should start in the cradle. In a recent study, the doctors found that half of the nation's children with weight problems became overweight before age two. The "critical period for preventing childhood obesity" in the...
Q. Low-calorie sweeteners in diet soda are safe for use during pregnancy – myth or fact? A. Fact. The use of low-calorie sweeteners in pregnancy has been well studied both in humans and in animals. Before approving the currently available low-calorie sweeteners, the U.S. Food and Drug...
Some research suggests soccer fanatics will put on an average of almost five pounds during the month-long 2010 World Cup tournament. Research conducted by Men's Health magazine found that during each game, a fan will drink four cans of beer, eat three slices of pizza, half a bag...
From intimate meals to decadent desserts, couples across the globe will be celebrating romance this weekend. Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day remains one of the biggest restaurant nights of the year - one that often involves heavy dinners. But with a few tips and some planning, you can get...
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