Recent Health Blog | Obesity PostsThe Different Kinds of Fatby Aimee Amodio18 Jun 2007 08:18 PMIt used to be that fat was the enemy. But the more we learn, the more we realize that there are some kinds of fat that our bodies do need! More important than the quantity of fat in your diet is the quality of the fat you consume. Shrek---Health Role Model For Kids?by Michele Cheplic27 Apr 2007 08:20 AMHe's the animated ogre who taught kids to love their appearance-no matter what. He was a hit on the big screen and was later adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to be a health advocate. But, now the green guy's role with the department may be in jeopardy. Fast Food Kids' Meals---How Healthy Are They?by Michele Cheplic18 Apr 2007 04:36 PMMy small fry loves French fries more than I would like her to... but I know she isn't the only 3-year-old out there who begs for the greasy potato strings when driven by those famous golden arches. The Health Problem with Cooking Showsby Christine Buske23 Nov 2006 10:38 AMYou may be surprised I am going into food issues on a health blog, however so much of our health depends on the way we fuel our bodies. It is no secret that we are eating worse than ever, and more of it than any other generation has in the past. Burger King Causing A Whopper Of A Health Problem In Spainby Michele Cheplic16 Nov 2006 02:22 PMHere's something you don't hear everyday: government officials are trying to force a famous fast food giant to yank a commercial--for health reasons. Are Your Kids Active?by Christine Buske06 Oct 2006 05:20 PMAdults regularly attribute weight gain to a largely sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits, for good reason. However, the sedentary life style is starting earlier and earlier. Studies have shown that obesity in kids has been attributed to more TV time, and less physical activity (i.e. New Ways Hospitals Are Helping Overweight Patientsby Michele Cheplic28 Sep 2006 10:19 AMDid you know that 64% of Americans are overweight or obese? Sixty-four percent-that's more than half of the country's entire population. Knowing that, it should come as no surprise that hospitals and doctor's offices are being forced to change the way they operate. The United Fat States of America?by Aimee Amodio25 Aug 2006 02:19 PMThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimate that the United States spent more than seventy-five billion dollars in health care relating to obesity. An incredibly large portion of the American population can be considered overweight -- having a body mass index of twenty five or more. BMI does not predict risk of Heart Diseaseby Christine Buske25 Aug 2006 11:07 AMWhile obesity is known to cause a variety of medical problems, one of which being heart disease, the popular way of determining obesity may not be useful when trying to predict your risk from Heart Disease. Mom's Diet can Make Kids Body-Consciousby Christine Buske13 Aug 2006 08:46 PMMoms have a bigger influence on their children than they often realize. Kids watch our every move and record what we say, not just to them but also to our friends, our partner, on the phone or to ourselves. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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