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Frequent Snacking Major Contributor to Obesity
A recent study cites that frequent snacking is more likely than portion size to contribute to increased caloric intake and obesity for Americans. Conducted by researchers at University of North...
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USDA Replaces Food Pyramid with MyPlate Icon
The Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA), alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, introduced the new MyPlate food icon this week. The icon is designed to...
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Sedentary Work Has Contributed to U.S. Weight Gain
A shift in the past 50 years from a manufacturing toward a service driven economy, accounts for a significant portion of the increase in the average weight of U.S. men...
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Jenny Craig Wins Diet War
Jenny Craig, the diet system that combines portion-controlled premade foods with weekly sessions, was voted the number one weight loss program based on Consumer Reports latest diet ratings. You’re probably...
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Family Meals Reduces Obesity & Eating Disorders in Kids
If you’re a parent worried about the childhood obesity epidemic, you may want to start sharing more meals with your kids at home. That’s because new research indicates that the...
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10 Best Weight Management Tools
Whether you're looking to lose the “freshman 15” or the extra pounds you’ve gained over the years, you’ll have much greater success if you 1) set goals & track your...
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4 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss
With summer around the bend, you may be anxious about how you’ll look in more revealing clothing, especially a bathing suit. If your solution involves losing a few pounds, now...
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Cinema Owners Fight to Keep Snack Facts Under Wrap
Early last year, the now infamous health care reform legislation – the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 – was signed into law. Now, a particular section within...
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Eat Breakfast & Lose Weight
In January, many of us try to make good on our New Year’s resolution to lose weight. If you’re thinking that you can kick start your weight loss program by...
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High Protein-Low Carb Diet Promotes Weight Maintenance
If you’re looking to maintain your weight this holiday season, then follow a diet that is high in protein, moderate in fat and limited in simple carbs. This advice is...
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Sleep Deprivation Undermines Weight Loss
If you’re cutting calories, exercising and still having a hard time losing weight then you may not be getting sufficient sleep, according to new research. Paradoxically, dieters who slept an...
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Food Handling & Preparation at Home Often Inadequate
If home kitchens are any indication of safe food handling, most would not make the grade. According to an on-line food safety quiz developed by Los Angeles public health officials,...