Pizza a vegetable in schools.
The fight against childhood obesity has been dealt a blow. The U.S. House of Representatuves passed a bill that abandons proposals that threatened to end the reign of pizza and French fries on federally funded school lunch menus.
Continue reading… “Congress makes pizza a vegetable on school lunch menus”
552 million people could have diabetes by 2030.
According to the International Diabetes Federation latest statistics, they predict at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030.
Continue reading… “1 in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030”
Researchers say the new study throws into doubt previous claims that fast food restaurants were the primary cause of obesity.
Middle class families in the U.S. eat more fast food than less-healthy poor ones, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis.
Continue reading… “America’s middle class families eat more fast food than poor families: study”
Red wine may hold the key to better health.
An ingredient found in red wine can combat the harmful effects of obesity and reduce the risk of disease in the elderly, a clinical trial has shown for the first time.
Continue reading… “Red wine can combat the harmful effects of obesity”
Majority of Americans are still at an unhealthy weight.
Some people in America are losing weight resulting in more people of “normal weight,” according to a new study, but it is not clear if the trend will last
Continue reading… “U.S. obesity rates trending downward but most still overweight: study”
Across 12 countries, Britons between 45 and 54 were found to be in the worst shape.
Middle-aged people are meant to be in the prime of their lives. But the middle-aged people in Britain have been found to be in the world’s worst shape.
Continue reading… “Middle-aged Britons are the unhealthiest in the world”
Obesity will worsen by 2030.
Obesity is most widespread in the United States and Britain among the world’s leading economies. By 2030, about half of both men and women in the U.S. will be obese if present trends continue, health experts warn.
Continue reading… “Almost half of Americans will be obese by 2030”
Chewing food 40 times caused study participants to eat nearly 12 percent fewer calories.
People who chew their food more take in fewer calories, which may help them control their weight, according to a new study.
Continue reading… “Chewing more helps you eat less: study”
Misissippi has an adult obesity rate of 34.4 percent.
Sixteen states in the past year have seen obesity rates rise. According to a new report released Thursday, the obesity rate in a dozen states has risen above 30 percent.
Continue reading… “Mississippi tops list of fattest state in the U.S., Colorado least obese”
Diet soda makes you want to eat more.
According to scientists, drinking diet soft drinks can actually make people fatter.
Continue reading… “Why drinking diet soda could make you gain weight: Study”
A surgeon talks to a patient before lap band surgery.
Weight loss surgery can cure diabetes in most obese people, a new review of earlier studies suggests.
Continue reading… “Weight loss surgery cures diabetes in most obese patients”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
Learn More about this exciting program.
