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A new study by Jean Welsh of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published in the February issue of Pediatrics, found that for 3- and 4-year-olds already on the heavy side, drinking something sweet once or twice a day doubled their risk of becoming seriously overweight a year later. The U.S. dietary guidelines urge ... Food News: Kids and Sweets
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Food News: Kids and Sweets
A new study by Jean Welsh of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published in the February issue of Pediatrics, found that for 3- and 4-year-olds already on the heavy side, drinking something sweet once or twice a day doubled their risk of becoming seriously overweight a year later. The U.S. dietary guidelines urge ... Food News: Kids and Sweets
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An 8-ounce glass of orange juice in the morning, a couple of sodas throughout the day, a bottle of Gatorade at the gym, maybe a few bottles of your favorite beer at night – all of these add up to one thing: excess calories. Could it be that hundreds...
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Beverage Calories: Are they Going to Waist?
An 8-ounce glass of orange juice in the morning, a couple of sodas throughout the day, a bottle of Gatorade at the gym, maybe a few bottles of your favorite beer at night – all of these add up to one thing: excess calories. Could it be that hundreds...
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Catch 5 for a Healthy Weight is collaboration between Houston Department of Health and Human Services WIC and pediatric providers to prevent obesity among preschoolers. Project main goals include: Promote parental awareness about their children's BMI Provide consistent and unified messages to parents Assist parents with goal setting toward...
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Educator Idea File: Catch 5 for a Healthy Weight
Catch 5 for a Healthy Weight is collaboration between Houston Department of Health and Human Services WIC and pediatric providers to prevent obesity among preschoolers. Project main goals include: Promote parental awareness about their children's BMI Provide consistent and unified messages to parents Assist parents with goal setting toward...
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The stroke rate is higher for middle aged women even though more are taking drugs for cholesterol and blood pressure. The reason seems to be an increase in waist measurements and BMI.
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More Strokes and Obesity in Middle Aged Women
The stroke rate is higher for middle aged women even though more are taking drugs for cholesterol and blood pressure. The reason seems to be an increase in waist measurements and BMI.
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If you look at the graph below you will see that a higher fiber diet was found to help lower the risk for overweight and obesity in women in a recent study. Sounds fair enough - but most people only eat about half of the fiber they should. Here is what you need to know: ... Easy Ways to Increase Fiber in Your Diet
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Easy Ways to Increase Fiber in Your Diet
If you look at the graph below you will see that a higher fiber diet was found to help lower the risk for overweight and obesity in women in a recent study. Sounds fair enough - but most people only eat about half of the fiber they should. Here is what you need to know: ... Easy Ways to Increase Fiber in Your Diet