Posts tagged "obesity"
Obese Children Have Healthier Teeth than Normal Kids
Reading the title of this post, you have probably must be nodding in disbelief. The information was published a few days ago in one of the blogs of the New York Times, and refers to a study published in the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology conducted by researchers at the Eastman Dental Center at...
How to Help a Teenager with Obesity
The teenage stage is a special stage in the lives of people. Among all the physical and emotional changes of aging, many teenagers have a complex with their body image. One of the clearest examples is that of young people suffering from obesity . As our society gives too much emphasis on image and want...
Poor Eating Habits in Adolescents
Adolescence is the stage of rebellion. Teenagers rebel against authority, rules, and also against food. This is very dangerous to their health, as there may be problems ranging from obesity to anorexia and bulimia. If you have young children, it is important to take measures to adopt healthy food they need to grow and develop...
High Salt Intake is Associated with Childhood Obesity
Of course, the salt is one of those double-edged foods. On one hand, it makes an important nutritional contribution, but if consumed excessively, can lead to many problems in our body, especially in relation to blood pressure. But, the consumption of salt has other implications, including children, who sometimes are forced involuntarily to consume...
Overcoming Sugar Addiction
Who does not enjoy a chocolate, a piece of cake or some candy from time to time? All, in varying degrees, we enjoy the sweets . In fact, our body asks for them, because sugar is an important source of energy. But one thing is that we like the sweet, and quite another to feel...
Beware of Excessive Consumption of Soft Drinks
When we are thirsty, there’s nothing better than a glass of Coca Cola or some other refreshing drink. But, we must be careful with the consumption of soft drinks, as they may become harmful to our health. According to a study by the Minnesota University, those who drink two or more drinks a week have...
Western fast food and the waistline surge in India
Every lunchtime at a McDonald’s on the corner of one of central New Delhi’s biggest streets, queues of hungry young patrons, often four-wide and unruly, snake towards the counters. The majority of those standing in line are under 30, most are in Western dress, and almost all, in their choice of conversation and style, are...
Study Shows that 1 in 3 Adults in the U.S. is obese
One in three American adults is obese, a national level that has stayed the same in recent years, said a recent study. About one in six children and teenagers are also obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association report which showed that obesity remains a significant problem in US society despite efforts...
