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Junk Food Tax
Tobacco, gambling, and alcohol carry taxes so why not junk food, another product that comprises health and social wellbeing?
fat tax • junk food tax • reducing obesity • pigouvian tax • sin tax
Tobacco, gambling, and alcohol carry taxes so why not junk food, another product that comprises health and social wellbeing?
fat tax • junk food tax • reducing obesity • pigouvian tax • sin tax
Middle School Recess
Kids are getting fatter and fatter according to the experts. They are eating more and moving less. Can recess in middle schools get them moving once again?
childhood obesity • epidemic • adolescents • overweight • recess
Kids are getting fatter and fatter according to the experts. They are eating more and moving less. Can recess in middle schools get them moving once again?
childhood obesity • epidemic • adolescents • overweight • recess
Portion Control for Weight Loss
The Portion Teller, by Lisa Young, says to smartsize, not supersize. Stop counting calories and pay attention to your portion sizes to lose weight.
portion teller • portion control • obesity epidemic • overeat • fat
The Portion Teller, by Lisa Young, says to smartsize, not supersize. Stop counting calories and pay attention to your portion sizes to lose weight.
portion teller • portion control • obesity epidemic • overeat • fat
Affordable Weight Loss Tips
Dieters face an obesity epidemic and a recession. Cut calories and spending to lose weight and stay within your budget. Follow these affordable weight loss tips.
affordable weight loss • obesity epidemic • diets • shed pounds on a budget • multi-billion dollar diet industry
Dieters face an obesity epidemic and a recession. Cut calories and spending to lose weight and stay within your budget. Follow these affordable weight loss tips.
affordable weight loss • obesity epidemic • diets • shed pounds on a budget • multi-billion dollar diet industry
Book Review – Master Your Metabolism
Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels offers a theory of what is causing the current obesity epidemic and the changes one must make in order to lose weight easily.
book review of master your metabolism • jillian michaels secrets to balance hormones • jillian michaels secrets to lose weight • lose weight easily • obesity epidemic
Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels offers a theory of what is causing the current obesity epidemic and the changes one must make in order to lose weight easily.
book review of master your metabolism • jillian michaels secrets to balance hormones • jillian michaels secrets to lose weight • lose weight easily • obesity epidemic
Can You Lose Fat While You Sleep?
Sleep patterns can dictate hormonal shifts that influence whether a person gains-- or loses-- weight.
sleep obesity connection • leptin • grehlin • grehlin sleep • sleep deprivation
Sleep patterns can dictate hormonal shifts that influence whether a person gains-- or loses-- weight.
sleep obesity connection • leptin • grehlin • grehlin sleep • sleep deprivation
Conquer the Fat-Loss Code
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity and diabetes are the only diseases in the U.S. that are getting worse.
conquer the fat-loss code • wendy chant • boosting metabolism • macro-patterning • obesity epidemic
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity and diabetes are the only diseases in the U.S. that are getting worse.
conquer the fat-loss code • wendy chant • boosting metabolism • macro-patterning • obesity epidemic
Diet Based on Metabolism
Do you think your metabolism is responsible for your weight gain? Scientists who study metabolomics think it can explain why some people lose weight and others don't.
diet based on metabolism • metabolomics • metabolites • weight loss programs • new wave of weight loss drugs
Do you think your metabolism is responsible for your weight gain? Scientists who study metabolomics think it can explain why some people lose weight and others don't.
diet based on metabolism • metabolomics • metabolites • weight loss programs • new wave of weight loss drugs
Obesity in America
Fatal disease caused by binge eating is America's biggest killer. An understanding of the reasons why this has come about could prevent this becoming a worldwide trend.
american junk food • obesity epidemic • disease caused by binge eating • america's biggest killer • supersize me
Fatal disease caused by binge eating is America's biggest killer. An understanding of the reasons why this has come about could prevent this becoming a worldwide trend.
american junk food • obesity epidemic • disease caused by binge eating • america's biggest killer • supersize me
Portion Control for Healthy Kids
Overweight children are at risk for serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. A balanced diet with smaller serving sizes can help kids lose weight.
childhood obesity • child obesity • portion control for kids • overweight children • balanced diet
Overweight children are at risk for serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. A balanced diet with smaller serving sizes can help kids lose weight.
childhood obesity • child obesity • portion control for kids • overweight children • balanced diet
The Risks of Low Carbohydrate Diets
Although low-carb diets result in weight loss, they cause increased plaque build-up in the arteries around the heart which is linked to heart attacks and stroke.
low carb diet • atkins • low carbohydrate • weight loss • diet
Although low-carb diets result in weight loss, they cause increased plaque build-up in the arteries around the heart which is linked to heart attacks and stroke.
low carb diet • atkins • low carbohydrate • weight loss • diet
Lose Weight by Sleeping More?
Recent scientific studies show that lack of sleep may be contributing to America's skyrocketing obesity epidemic.
lose weight by sleeping more • sleep deprivation and weight gain • leptin • ghrelin • obesity a research journal
Recent scientific studies show that lack of sleep may be contributing to America's skyrocketing obesity epidemic.
lose weight by sleeping more • sleep deprivation and weight gain • leptin • ghrelin • obesity a research journal
Losing Weight with Tips to Stop Overeating
Weight is a defining characteristic in American society; there is no denying the obsession with comfort food and diet programs. Effective dieting takes mental strength.
losing weight with tips to stop overeating • ways to lose pounds • comfort food and diet programs • emotions linked to weight gain • useful tips for dieting
Weight is a defining characteristic in American society; there is no denying the obsession with comfort food and diet programs. Effective dieting takes mental strength.
losing weight with tips to stop overeating • ways to lose pounds • comfort food and diet programs • emotions linked to weight gain • useful tips for dieting
Too Much Media is Bad For Children
Too much media use damages children's health, resulting in higher risk of obesity, tobacco, drug, and alcohol use, and sexual activity.
media health • children’s health • media kids health • media use obesity • nih
Too much media use damages children's health, resulting in higher risk of obesity, tobacco, drug, and alcohol use, and sexual activity.
media health • children’s health • media kids health • media use obesity • nih
Why Diets Don't Work
Thinking about dieting? Think again. A UCLA study shows that dieting is a major predictor for future weight gain.
why diets don't work • how to distinguish between a fad diet and a health • diet • fad diet • weight loss
Thinking about dieting? Think again. A UCLA study shows that dieting is a major predictor for future weight gain.
why diets don't work • how to distinguish between a fad diet and a health • diet • fad diet • weight loss
Concerns About High Fructose Corn Syrup
High fructose corn syrup digests, absorbs and metabolizes differently from regular sugar, and could be a culprit in our nation's obesity epidemic.
weight • to lose weight • obesity • childhood obesity • obesity in america
High fructose corn syrup digests, absorbs and metabolizes differently from regular sugar, and could be a culprit in our nation's obesity epidemic.
weight • to lose weight • obesity • childhood obesity • obesity in america
Weight Loss in a Bottle
The fitness industry makes billions of dollars every year selling people fitness in a bottle. Well fitness and good health are not things that can be bought and sold.
free weight loss solutions • long-term good health • why diets don't work • healthy eating • solution to good health
The fitness industry makes billions of dollars every year selling people fitness in a bottle. Well fitness and good health are not things that can be bought and sold.
free weight loss solutions • long-term good health • why diets don't work • healthy eating • solution to good health
Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens,Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens
North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.,North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.
anorexia • bulimia • eating • eating disorder • disorders
North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.,North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.
anorexia • bulimia • eating • eating disorder • disorders
Obesity: It Affects Alot Of Us
This article is about obesity and african americans
obesity • african americans
This article is about obesity and african americans
obesity • african americans
A Healthier Baked Ziti
Here is a simple dinner that the whole family will love and it only takes a few minutes to prepare.
healthy baked ziti • healthy baked pasta • easy and healthy dinner • sausage and pasta • lighter italian dinner
Here is a simple dinner that the whole family will love and it only takes a few minutes to prepare.
healthy baked ziti • healthy baked pasta • easy and healthy dinner • sausage and pasta • lighter italian dinner
Effects of Television on Kids
Television and new media are everywhere. Eliminating the media from kids' daily diets is no longer an easily obtainable option. How much exposure can parents safely allow
effects of television viewing • kids viewing violence • children watching too much tv • television causing obesity • advertising and kids
Television and new media are everywhere. Eliminating the media from kids' daily diets is no longer an easily obtainable option. How much exposure can parents safely allow
effects of television viewing • kids viewing violence • children watching too much tv • television causing obesity • advertising and kids
Genetic Causes of Obesity
A high-fat diet coupled with predisposed genetics can cause people to be over-weight. The same genes could be the key to developing drugs that can control weight gain.
drugs to control weight gain • genetic causes of obesity • weight loss pills • obesity and diabetes • weight loss drugs
A high-fat diet coupled with predisposed genetics can cause people to be over-weight. The same genes could be the key to developing drugs that can control weight gain.
drugs to control weight gain • genetic causes of obesity • weight loss pills • obesity and diabetes • weight loss drugs
Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
This Halloween, consider passing out healthier and cruelty-free treats to youngsters.
healthy halloween treats • halloween candy alternatives • halloween party favors • raisins for halloween • low sugar candy
This Halloween, consider passing out healthier and cruelty-free treats to youngsters.
healthy halloween treats • halloween candy alternatives • halloween party favors • raisins for halloween • low sugar candy
Nutrition Labels
Ever wonder if zero trans fats really means zero trans fats? Consumers should take the time to read the entire food nutrition label before purchasing a product.
products with zero trans fats • read product nutrition labels • misleading nutrition labels • what is a serving size • product serving size
Ever wonder if zero trans fats really means zero trans fats? Consumers should take the time to read the entire food nutrition label before purchasing a product.
products with zero trans fats • read product nutrition labels • misleading nutrition labels • what is a serving size • product serving size
The High Cost of Drinking Soda
The US government is considering a sin tax on sodas to raise money for the health care dilemma, giving consumers another reason to change their drinking habits.
obesity crisis • drinking soda • sin tax proposed • soda and diet pop • health care crisis
The US government is considering a sin tax on sodas to raise money for the health care dilemma, giving consumers another reason to change their drinking habits.
obesity crisis • drinking soda • sin tax proposed • soda and diet pop • health care crisis
Childhood Obesity Caused By Pollutants
Pregnant women who are exposed to pollutants have an increased risk of having obese children.
smoking while pregnant • obesity children • childhood obesity • pregnancy diet • endochrine disruptors
Pregnant women who are exposed to pollutants have an increased risk of having obese children.
smoking while pregnant • obesity children • childhood obesity • pregnancy diet • endochrine disruptors
Five Foods that Help Prevent Fat Cats
Domesticated cats are packing on the pounds, which often leads to life threatening health problems. Here's how to help you furry friend avoid those complications.
fat cats • cat obesity • feeding foverweight felines • cat food • healty diets for kitties
Domesticated cats are packing on the pounds, which often leads to life threatening health problems. Here's how to help you furry friend avoid those complications.
fat cats • cat obesity • feeding foverweight felines • cat food • healty diets for kitties
Four Dangers of Soft Drinks
A soft drink may taste sweet, but the health effects aren't so tasty. Here are four dangers of drinking soft drinks.
dangers of soft drinks • of soft drinks • soft drinks • drinks • high fructose corn syrup
A soft drink may taste sweet, but the health effects aren't so tasty. Here are four dangers of drinking soft drinks.
dangers of soft drinks • of soft drinks • soft drinks • drinks • high fructose corn syrup
Green Eating in a Faux Green World
A look at some of the factors that go into a green and healthful diet.
organics • e coli • local foods • whole foods • green living
A look at some of the factors that go into a green and healthful diet.
organics • e coli • local foods • whole foods • green living
Guide to a Healthy Halloween
Over the years the fun in Halloween has given way to a few unhealthy habits. Here are some ways to keep the fun and the health in one of our childrens' favorite days!
healthy halloween • refined sugar and halloween • candy sales halloween • halloween • healthy treat halloween
Over the years the fun in Halloween has given way to a few unhealthy habits. Here are some ways to keep the fun and the health in one of our childrens' favorite days!
healthy halloween • refined sugar and halloween • candy sales halloween • halloween • healthy treat halloween
King's College Childhood Obesity Facts Study
Can research prove that the number of daily meals children eat is related to their weight? When is a child obese? King's College research provides some answers.
childhood obesity facts statistics • child obesity facts • research on obesity • definition of child childhood obesity • bmi
Can research prove that the number of daily meals children eat is related to their weight? When is a child obese? King's College research provides some answers.
childhood obesity facts statistics • child obesity facts • research on obesity • definition of child childhood obesity • bmi
Marketing to Children
Learn about the harmful effects of marketing to kids and what you can to do to protect your little ones.
marketing to children • marketing to kids • commercial-free childhood • dora the explorer • diego
Learn about the harmful effects of marketing to kids and what you can to do to protect your little ones.
marketing to children • marketing to kids • commercial-free childhood • dora the explorer • diego
Microwave Dangers
Microwave ovens may not be the salvation of the modern woman always pressed for time. Despite their widespread prevalence and use, microwaves may present health hazards.
microwaves and food nutrients • microwaves and adverse health effects • microwaves and allergic reactions • microwaves and cancer • microwaves and cholesterol
Microwave ovens may not be the salvation of the modern woman always pressed for time. Despite their widespread prevalence and use, microwaves may present health hazards.
microwaves and food nutrients • microwaves and adverse health effects • microwaves and allergic reactions • microwaves and cancer • microwaves and cholesterol
Obesity an Epidemic
Obesity is a disease, not a character flaw and should be dealt with that way. If you are overweight or know someone who is, please read this article.
obesity • weight loss • bariatric surgery • overweight
Obesity is a disease, not a character flaw and should be dealt with that way. If you are overweight or know someone who is, please read this article.
obesity • weight loss • bariatric surgery • overweight
The Fastest Way To Get Fit
Getting into great shape is easy when you understand the rules.
exercise and training systems • overcoming training plateaus • fastest way to become fit • principle of individual differences • science based exercise routines
Getting into great shape is easy when you understand the rules.
exercise and training systems • overcoming training plateaus • fastest way to become fit • principle of individual differences • science based exercise routines
The Problem With Fad Diets
Atkins, Sugar Busters! and diet pills are all part of a multi-billion dollar industry but they have done little to fix the obesity problem in America.
fad diets • sugar busters! • atkins' diet • fad diet successes • diet pills + problems
Atkins, Sugar Busters! and diet pills are all part of a multi-billion dollar industry but they have done little to fix the obesity problem in America.
fad diets • sugar busters! • atkins' diet • fad diet successes • diet pills + problems
US Agricultural Policy - Stimulate not Subsidize
In these difficult economic times, our representatives in Washington D.C. need to be careful on their priorities and on what they decide is important.
farm • food policy • sustainable cuisine • sustainable • vegetables
In these difficult economic times, our representatives in Washington D.C. need to be careful on their priorities and on what they decide is important.
farm • food policy • sustainable cuisine • sustainable • vegetables
Weight Loss Tips for Morbidly Obese
Losing 100 pounds or more can seem like a daunting task. If you are morbidly obese, taking small steps and making lifestyle changes can help you lose weight.
weight loss tips for morbidly obese • morbid obesity • 100 pounds to lose • risk associated with morbid obesity • lose weight
Losing 100 pounds or more can seem like a daunting task. If you are morbidly obese, taking small steps and making lifestyle changes can help you lose weight.
weight loss tips for morbidly obese • morbid obesity • 100 pounds to lose • risk associated with morbid obesity • lose weight
What Causes Emotional Eating?
Why does emotional eating temporarily cause feelings of comfort and increased energy? Coping with stress and fatigue with food cravings can lead to poor eating habits.
emotional eating • food craving • eating disorder • hunger • obesity
Why does emotional eating temporarily cause feelings of comfort and increased energy? Coping with stress and fatigue with food cravings can lead to poor eating habits.
emotional eating • food craving • eating disorder • hunger • obesity
Are Low-Carb Diets Safe?
Contrary to some recent reports, reducing dietary carbohydrate is a safe and effective way to lose weight and prevent disease.
safety of low-carb diets • weight loss and carbohydrates • low carb for losing weight • safe weight loss • dietary carbohydrate
Contrary to some recent reports, reducing dietary carbohydrate is a safe and effective way to lose weight and prevent disease.
safety of low-carb diets • weight loss and carbohydrates • low carb for losing weight • safe weight loss • dietary carbohydrate
Corn Feeds the Profits of Agribusiness
Corporate agriculture has increased crop yields and dramatically lowered the price of food. It has radically changed the way we feed ourselves.
high fructose corn syrup • agribusiness • corporate food business • agricultural subsidies • corn
Corporate agriculture has increased crop yields and dramatically lowered the price of food. It has radically changed the way we feed ourselves.
high fructose corn syrup • agribusiness • corporate food business • agricultural subsidies • corn
Exercise Improves Health More than Weight Loss
Research indicates that those who are considering going on a diet to lose weight in order to improve their health would be better off hitting the gym instead.
exercise weight loss • diet weight loss • what’s more effective diet or exercise • overweight exercise health • thin sedentary health
Research indicates that those who are considering going on a diet to lose weight in order to improve their health would be better off hitting the gym instead.
exercise weight loss • diet weight loss • what’s more effective diet or exercise • overweight exercise health • thin sedentary health
H1N1 Flu Lingo- What's an Epidemic? A Pandemic?
With much anxiety over avian flu last year, and now swine flu this year, it's helpful to know the lingo: what's an epidemic, what's a pandemic?
epidemic • pandemic • swine flu • h1n1 • influenza
With much anxiety over avian flu last year, and now swine flu this year, it's helpful to know the lingo: what's an epidemic, what's a pandemic?
epidemic • pandemic • swine flu • h1n1 • influenza
How to Choose Healthy, Lower Fat Fast Food
It's common knowledge that more and more Americans are turning to fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a daily basis.
health • fast • food • obesity • balance
It's common knowledge that more and more Americans are turning to fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a daily basis.
health • fast • food • obesity • balance
How to Help Obese Cats Lose Weight
Feline obesity can have serious health consequences, but making dietary changes and encouraging cats to get more exercise can correct the problem.
help cat lose weight • cat diet • feline obesity • fat cat • overweight cat
Feline obesity can have serious health consequences, but making dietary changes and encouraging cats to get more exercise can correct the problem.
help cat lose weight • cat diet • feline obesity • fat cat • overweight cat
How to Prevent Overweight Kids
Twenty percent of children ages 6 to 11 in the United States are overweight or obese mainly due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise.
how to prevent overweight kids • research food and obesity • surveys food and obesity • energy-dense food kids • kids low energy-dense snacks
Twenty percent of children ages 6 to 11 in the United States are overweight or obese mainly due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise.
how to prevent overweight kids • research food and obesity • surveys food and obesity • energy-dense food kids • kids low energy-dense snacks
Metabolism and Weight Loss
Dr. David Macklin- one of Canada's leading weight management physicians debunks weight loss myths and shares the key to successful, long term weight loss with us.
dr. david macklin • weight care clinic • post-holiday weight loss • weight loss • metabolic rate weight loss
Dr. David Macklin- one of Canada's leading weight management physicians debunks weight loss myths and shares the key to successful, long term weight loss with us.
dr. david macklin • weight care clinic • post-holiday weight loss • weight loss • metabolic rate weight loss
Movie Review: Food Inc.
Magnolia Pictures' documentary Food Inc. is an alternately fascinating and terrifying look at the modern food industry. 9/10.
food inc. • movie review • magnolia pictures • eric schlosser • fast food nation
Magnolia Pictures' documentary Food Inc. is an alternately fascinating and terrifying look at the modern food industry. 9/10.
food inc. • movie review • magnolia pictures • eric schlosser • fast food nation
School Health Education Dilemma Deepens
A New York school nutrition audit found two-thirds of the schools selling junk food, a violation of state and federal school health policies.
school health education • school health programs • school health policies • school vending machine • school nutrition
A New York school nutrition audit found two-thirds of the schools selling junk food, a violation of state and federal school health policies.
school health education • school health programs • school health policies • school vending machine • school nutrition
The Rio Grande Valley of Southern Texas
If you think Texas is just tumbleweeds rolling along a deserted plain, keep driving south, clear down to the Rio Grande Valley, 11 hours from Texas' northern border.
south padre island • texas • rio grande valley • brownsville • breakfast tacos
If you think Texas is just tumbleweeds rolling along a deserted plain, keep driving south, clear down to the Rio Grande Valley, 11 hours from Texas' northern border.
south padre island • texas • rio grande valley • brownsville • breakfast tacos
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