BPA may be linked to obesity in children, teens
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that kids with higher levels of BPA, or bisphenol A, in their bodies may have a higher chance … Continue Reading →
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U.S. adult obesity rates may exceed 60% in 13 states by 2030
The number of obese adults, along with related disease rates and healthcare costs, are on course to increase dramatically in every state in the country over the next 20 years, … Continue Reading →
New research organization hopes to reduce obesity rates to 15% by 2025
In response to the skyrocketing prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the United States today and the estimated $ 150 billion in related healthcare expenditures, a consortium of clinicians and … Continue Reading →
Cutting the Fat: The Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Food retailers and manufacturers have stepped up their focus on the childhood obesity issue. read more Supermarket News
Soft drink consumption may not be major contributor to childhood obesity
A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism shows that children who consume soft drinks and other sweetened beverages may not be at any higher risk for obesity than … Continue Reading →
Nestlé creates new programs to prevent childhood obesity
Nestlé has joined scientific and public health experts in calling for the creation of more community-based programs to prevent childhood obesity. IFT Daily News