News Nugget: Applebee’s and Chick-fil-A join Kids LiveWell
The National Restaurant Association added Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Chick-fil-A to its Kids LiveWell program this week, bringing the number of restaurants in the program to 96. To be...
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Joan’s journey: from morbidly obese to Zumba instructor!
Doesn’t she look, fantastic? Fit and confident is what I see when I look at this picture of Joan Minnery. But about two years ago, her health was in danger and her self-esteem was at an all time low....
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Why current efforts to fight obesity may not be working
With obesity linked to so many serious illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, scientists and researchers are coming together this week at the Metabolism, Diet and Disease...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Disney cuts junk food ads on kids’ television
In a move that aims to fight childhood obesity, the Walt Disney Co. will start limiting junk food advertising on TV shows geared toward kids. The new initiative will end some of those ads on Disney...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Is “Big Food” the new “Big Tobacco”?
We’ve talked about how some experts want to regulate sugar like tobacco and alcohol. Now, researchers argue “Big Food” may be the new “Big Tobacco.” They say soda companies are using clever marketing...
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Do you know your BMI?
You may have seen the new guidelines just out this week urging physicians to screen all adults for obesity. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says doctors should calculate their patients’ BMIs...
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FDA approves first new weight-loss pill in 13 years – Here we go again?
When I found out the FDA just approved Belviq to treat some overweight and obese adults, my mind immediately went back to 1999. That’s the last time the FDA approved a weight loss drug – Xenical. I...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Students head back to school to find healthier meals
With the new school year underway, cafeterias are serving up healthier meals. Students will now get twice the amount of vegetables and fruits at lunch, as well as more whole grains, and less salt and...
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F as in Fat: Most Americans predicted to be obese by 2030
It’s not the first time we’ve heard disturbing predictions about obesity soaring by 2030. The latest findings are from the annual F as in Fat report from The Trust for America’s Health and the Robert...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Pepsi and Coke will post calories on vending machines
Soft drink companies like Pepsico and Coca-Cola are launching new vending machines that will have the number of calories in the beverages right on the buttons. The new machines will first appear in...
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