CDC: 20% of every U.S. state’s population is obese
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps, which break down obesity rates for the entire country. IFT Daily News
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CDC: 40% of U.S. women are obese
Survey data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that 40% of U.S. women and … Continue Reading →
World’s obese population hits 641 million
In a study published in The Lancet, more than 700 researchers worldwide, including from the World Health Organization, analyzed data on weight and height from nearly 20 million adults from … Continue Reading →
Food odors may activate impulse area of the brain in obese children
A study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), taking place November 29–December 4, shows that the area of the brain associated with … Continue Reading →
Cutting out processed sugar may improve obese children’s health
A study published in Obesity shows that reducing consumption of added sugar, even without reducing calories or losing weight, may help reduce a cluster of chronic metabolic diseases, including high … Continue Reading →
Plant-based diet may reduce heart disease risk in obese children
A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows that obese children who begin a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet may lower their risk of heart disease through improvements in their … Continue Reading →
Obese children may crave more sugar
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that children who are obese may overeat because they crave more sugar than slimmer children. IFT Daily News
Mangos may lower blood sugar in obese adults
A study published in Nutrition and Metabolic Insights shows that regular consumption of mango by obese adults may lower blood sugar levels and does not negatively impact body weight. IFT … Continue Reading →
2.1 B people worldwide are obese or overweight
A study published in Lancet shows that almost 30% of people globally are either obese or overweight, for a total of 2.1 billion people. IFT Daily News
Soda ban may positively impact young and obese
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that regulations capping soda size may have the biggest impact on overweight kids and young adults. IFT Daily News