Parents must help in reducing child obesity, says report Oct 8, 2003
4NI - Northern Ireland On The Internet. Parents are being enlisted as the first line of defence against obesity in children after a report today revealed that nearly 10% of Britain's six-year-olds are overweight (4ni.co.uk, UK)
New audit reveals inequality in NHS services to tackle obesity ... Oct 14, 2003
New audit reveals inequality in NHS services to tackle obesity across the UK. London - New data published today in an independent nationwide review of obesity management gives the first accurate picture of inequalities of obesity services provided by the NHS across the UK. While the data show that in some areas obese patients have access to NHS services needed to support weight loss, there is room for significant improvement in other areas of the country (PRNewswire UK (press release)
Guinn: Overweight, obesity threaten US health gains Oct 16, 2003
Lowcountry NOW: Local News - Guinn: Overweight, obesity threaten U.S. health gains 10/17/03. Guinn: Overweight, obesity threaten U.S. health gains (Carolina Morning News, SC)
Queenslanders are Australia's fattest Oct 19, 2003
Queenslanders are the fattest people in Australia, according to a state-by-state analysis of national obesity statistics. The analysis, sponsored and publicised by the makers of a weight-loss pill, shows that almost half of Queensland's adult population (48 (The Age, Australia)
Study to explore increase in obesity in Maine Oct 24, 2003
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Mayor's Walk scheduled for November 15 Oct 28, 2003
News | Classifieds | Directory | Today's Ads | Shopping | Connecticut Careers | CTCarsAndTrucks. Saturday, November 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Mayor Timothy Larson -- provided he wins reelection November 4 -- will join with residents, civic groups, and faith organizations to kick off the first East Hartford Mayor's Walk (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
Nutritionist helping Niuean homeland Nov 2, 2003
When she left this little Pacific nation as a teenager to study in Australia, she had resolved to return home and apply what she d learned at university to the benefit of Niue s people. After graduating with a Bachelor of Food Technology from Queensland University, Gaylene worked at the Department of Agriculture in Niue on the island s project to commercialise vanilla beans (Massey News, New Zealand)
How healthy are Massachusetts residents? Nov 11, 2003
Massachusetts residents need to eat healthier, exercise more, watch their high blood pressure and convince their family members and neighbors who smoke, to quit. The statewide telephone survey of over 8,000 Massachusetts residents age 18 and over profiles the health of the average Massachusetts resident (iBerkshires.com, United States)
The Top Five Fittest States, and What to Do if You Don???t Live ... Nov 14, 2003
The Top Five Fittest States, and What to Do if You Don t Live in One of Them 11/15/03. Outstanding Health Benefits (Mercola, Illinois)
Excess Weight Affects Later Years Nov 19, 2003
Baby and Toddler Health. Bodywork and Mind/Body (HealthCentral.com)
As Sydney's waistline expands, health workers should talk the ... Nov 20, 2003
As Sydney's waistline expands, health workers should talk the walk - www. As Sydney's waistline expands, health workers should talk the walk (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
59 percent of Va. adults are obese or overweight Nov 26, 2003
...adults are obese or overweight. adults are obese or overweight On Thanksgiving, 'don't go hog-wild, but don't be overly concerned,' dietitian advises (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
Parents and children vote with their feet to catch this bus to ... Dec 8, 2003
Parents and children vote with their feet to catch this bus to school - www. Parents and children vote with their feet to catch this bus to school (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Shapedown offers Delmarva youth advice and support for losing ... Dec 8, 2003
Shapedown offers Delmarva youth advice and support for losing weight - delmarvanow. Maryland Beachcomber (Salisbury Daily Times, MD)
The walking wounded of the fitness fad Dec 18, 2003
You're feeling crook, it's a Saturday afternoon, your local GP is closed and you're fretting for medical attention in the crowded waiting room of a hospital emergency ward. As a Sydney sports physician, Dr John Orchard, sees it, queuing at casualty is par for the course for the average social player who gets hurt while trying to stay fit, and he or she will often get sub-standard medical advice as well (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Surgical Treatment May Cure Type 2 Diabetes Dec 22, 2003
KeywordsOBESITY, DIABETES, TYPE 2 DIABETES, GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY, AGE, INSULIN RESISTANCE. Gastric bypass surgery, a well-established treatment for morbid obesity, may also cure Type 2 diabetes, even in individuals who are not overweight, according to a groundbreaking new study (Newswise (press release)
WFIE-TV Feb 11, 2004
org) Get an overview on obesity and overweight from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion ( www. cdc. (Google News India -- Health)
London Free Press Feb 13, 2004
Director of vascular biology at Robarts, Huff said part of the obesity and overweight problem is genetic. Humans were programmed genetically to store fat and, in previous generations, it was probably a survival advantage. (Google News Canada -- News)
Survey of Youth Industry Professionals Says Overweight/Obese Youth is a Major Public Health Concern Apr 7, 2004
And, youth industry professionals feel that the increased level of media coverage over the issues of obesity and overweight children is warranted and appropriate. These are some of the findings of the Harris Interactive/Kid Power Poll of Youth Marketers conducted online by Harris Interactive in February 2004 among 878 individuals working in youth-related fields. (Yahoo Finance -- Business Services)
Bill could stifle soda sales Apr 9, 2004
"If we don't stop this happening to our society and our children, we're going to find that we'll be the first generation where the parents are outliving the children because of the obesity and overweight problem in our society.". Today's Edition:Friday April 9, 2004. (The Ohio University Post Online, OH)
Children may be eating their way to drinkers' liver disease Dec 22, 2003
Blood samples will be taken from NSW high school students early next year to check for early signs of obesity-related liver diseases, including cirrhosis, usually associated with heavy drinking or hepatitis C.. The samples - to be taken from 600 year 10 students from 90 schools - will also be examined for signs of other obesity-related conditions, including type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
MedicarePlus raises the question of how much health care we can ... Nov 18, 2003
The Australian health care system, not just Medicare, is tired and needs rejigging after nearly 30 years of complacency and disjointed policy-making. The MedicarePlus proposals, if passed by the Senate, will mean that the Government listened to the critics of its original solutions in the May 2003 budget, negotiated with the minor parties and left the Opposition with little room to move (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Sugarplum Society Dec 22, 2003
And the mother looks relieved to no longer be the center of attention in the checkout line. Experts on the growing childhood obesity epidemic say that understanding such decisions is of utmost importance for children s health (Connect For Kids, United States)
Malpractice Flood Imminent Jan 7, 2004
Physician failure to warn parents of the effects their unfitness has on their children has placed doctors at risk of liability for childhood overweight, obesity, associated conditions and illnesses. CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) January 7 2004--In response to Michael Applebaum MD???s Fit to Parent tm Program, 20% of the initial replies were from parents and attorneys wanting to sue physicians for the obesity and overweight suffered by children (Emediawire (press release)
AAP: Overweight, Obesity Rates Increased in Children with ... Nov 5, 2003
News - AAP: Overweight, Obesity Rates Increased in Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Bone Marrow and PBSC Transplantation (Doctor's Guide (press release)
Citing Dangerous Increase in Deaths, HHS Launches News Strageties
Against Overweight Epidemic Mar 10, 2004
WASHINGTON, March 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With poor diet and physical inactivity poised to become the leading preventable cause of death in America, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today renewed efforts against obesity and overweight, announcing a new national education campaign and a new research strategy at HHS' National Institutes of Health (NIH) ... Obesity and overweight have been shown to increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some forms of cancer, and other... (US Newswire)
Health benefits could boost citrus sales Dec 4, 2003
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Research before selecting fitness equipment Dec 15, 2003
The Pataskala Standard. Retail sales of home exercise equipment, including cardiovascular and weight machines, free weights and other items like fitness videos, totaled $4 (Mansfield News Journal, OH)
Atlanta Journal Constitution Apr 28, 2004
Get an overview of obesity and overweight from the U.S.. Find a review of leptin and other molecules involved in obesity at. (Google News Canada -- Health)
Fad diets part of fat problem: Balanced diet, behavioral changes, moderate exercise program among comprehensive weight loss essentials May 11, 2004
He said having a support system, particularly with a physician or other health care provider, is also key in fighting against obesity and overweight. He said there is no "quick fix or magic pill" in dieting, including the high-fat, low-carb fundamentals included in the popular Atkins diet. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Americans Urge Congressional Action to Address the Nation's ... May 11, 2004
As providers of fitness and activity, the health club industry believes that it is ideally and uniquely positioned to help Americans to integrate regular physical activity into their lives and to serve as a major part of the solution to the obesity and overweight epidemic that currently threatens the public health of the U.S. The intensity of this belief will result in two major industry wellness initiatives this year - The Second Annual Legislative Summit, which will bring together more than... (Business Wire)
Study finds more teens avoiding health risks May 21, 2004
The centers have kept track of trends in obesity and overweight among high school students only since 1999, said Dr. Joanne Grunbaum, a health scientist with the agency, but the latest figures reflect what is widely recognized as a growing problem. Almost 30 percent of students surveyed were overweight or at risk for becoming overweight, and roughly the same percentage did not take daily physical education classes. (The State, SC)
Bike rodeo for elementary school students May 24, 2004
"More and more you hear about childhood obesity and overweight children and bicycling is a way they can get out and get the exercise they need," health educator Doug Ballew said. Free helmets were provided to all children without one. (News 8 Austin, TX)
Health Development Agency comment on the Health Committee report ... May 27, 2004
The Health Development Agency's evidence briefing, "The management of obesity and overweight: An analysis of reviews of diet, physical activity and behavioural approaches", is available at http://www. hda. (Medical News Today, UK)
Knox County fights fat in new publicity campaign Jun 4, 2004
Backed by local officials, the Knox County Health Department and the East Tennessee Regional Health Office have launched a regional obesity and overweight prevention initiative ... "The estimated annual cost of obesity and overweight in the United States in 2000 was about $117 billion.". (The Daily Beacon, TN)
Obesity straining health care system Jun 16, 2004
In the total population 18 and older, obesity and overweight increased only slightly from 2001. In 2003, 14. (Google News Canada -- Health)
Tons of trouble ahead Jun 16, 2004
"Obesity and overweight are an increased public health problem," said Dr. Brent Friesen. "Obesity is fast becoming one of the leading preventable causes of chronic disease.". (Google News UK -- Health)
Scottish team to look at science behind Atkins Jul 10, 2004
" she added.The researchers believe that better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of high-protein, low-carb diets could help them develop healthier, longer-term weight-reduction strategies. Despite doubts about the science behind the regime, a quarter of the Europe or US-based food and drink companies recently interviewed by Reuters Business Insight said they are actively investing in the research and development of new low-carb products. The US market, worth around $15 billion this... (Google News UK -- Technology)
Government's Obesity Terminology Change is Significant Step:
American Dietetic Association Responds to CMS Medicare Announcement Jul 17, 2004
ADA believes that dietetics professionals, together with such health-care professionals as physicians, nurses, psychologists, exercise physiologists, pharmacists and others, must work to identify people at risk for obesity, create awareness, teach appropriate nutrition and exercise strategies and skills and address environmental contributors to obesity and overweight at all stages of the life span. With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago-based American Dietetic Association is the nation's... (US Newswire)
Whole grains, exercise urged Aug 27, 2004
"We have to have a good behavior change implementation to address this serious problem of obesity and overweight," said Eric Hentges, executive director of the Agriculture Department's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, which will use the guidelines as it revamps the pyramid. The committee also called for Americans to control their weight by being physically active. (USA Today -- World)
Study says adding PE time may fight child obesity Sep 7, 2004
Based on that, the researchers believe that giving kindergartners at least five hours of physical education time per week -- the amount recommended by the federal government -- could potentially reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight among girls by 43 percent. "This has the ability to affect tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of children. The implications are so big because this is something we can do as a society," said Nancy Chockley, president of the National Institute... (Houston Chronicle)
Research: Extending Gym Class May Cut Childhood Obesity Sep 7, 2004
kindergartners at least five hours of physical education time per week -- the amount recommended by the federal government -- could potentially reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight among girls by 43 percent. "This has the ability to affect tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of children. The implications are so big because this is something we can do as a society," said Nancy Chockley, president of the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation. (Click2Houston, TX)
Study: Extra phys ed may cut childhood obesity Sep 8, 2004
Based on that, the researchers believe that giving kindergartners at least five hours of physical education time per week the amount recommended by the federal government could potentially reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight among girls by 43 percent. The Rand Corp. used data collected by the U.S. Department of Education as part of a long-term study of 11,192 children from about 1,000 schools who entered kindergarten in 1998. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution )
Diabetes more worrisome on US-Mexico line Nov 18, 2004
"We were underestimating the amount of diabetes we have here and the amount of obesity and overweight (people) that we have here. It gives us a reality check," Garcia said. More than 1. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Diabetes along border worse than expected Nov 21, 2004
"We were underestimating the amount of diabetes we have here and the amount of obesity and overweight (people) that we have here. It gives us a reality check," Garcia said. advertisement. (AZCentral -- News)
just-food.com Nov 29, 2004
Some parents were found to be in denial, while others had become desensitised to obesity and overweight. Interestingly, parents were more likely to recognise obesity in girls than boys, which ties in neatly with todays widespread perception that girls should strive for thinness. (Google News UK -- Health)
More of this story Dec 5, 2004
"Given the news we've been seeing so much about with childhood obesity and overweight adults, anything we can do to help our children is important.". One responsibility of elementary school counselors, according to Florio, is to execute the Developmental Guidance Curriculum, which includes teaching students how to make the right decisions in life, making Aspinwall's work with the Norton program "kind of an offshoot" of her work with the curriculum. (Meriden Record Journal, CT)
EU threatens to ban junk food ads if industry does not cooperate Jan 21, 2005
Markos Kyprianou said that obesity and overweight among children is no longer just an American problem - Europe has caught up fast. Huge database of. (Medical News Today)
Put Your Heart on That To-Do List Feb 5, 2005
High blood sugar, high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, physical inactivity, smoking, obesity and overweight are all major risk factors for heart disease. Diabetes, advancing age and a family history of heart disease also can boost a woman's risk. (Health-Finder)
Group decries health disparities between whites, minorities May 16, 2004
The assessment concludes that high rates of cancer, suicide, unintentional injuries, reported and substantiated child abuse, obesity and overweight children are worries in Orange County. According to the report, Orange County has the highest cancer incidence rate in the state. (Durham Herald Sun, NC)
Groups advocate walking to help lower obesity rates Jun 4, 2004
"Obesity and overweight are serious health problems," Milligan said. "Here in Grant County, the statistics are still going in the wrong direction. We're only a little bit lower than the state statistics." According to state statistics, 36. (Silver City Daily Press, NM)
Landmark anti-obesity strategy by WHO and the powerful hostile sugar lobby May 20, 2004
Many developing nations have been reporting alarmingly high incidences of obesity and overweight. Diabetes in the Middle East has grown continuously over the last fifty years. (Google News -- Top Stories)
Obesity declared global epidemic Oct 2, 2004
In 1998, medical expenses related to obesity and overweight accounted for 9. 1 percent of the total US medical expenditures. (UWM Post, WI)
Obesity weighs hard on urban kids May 3, 2004
Dr. Delgado is one of many physicians working in America's inner cities who are observing a pediatric obesity and overweight rate far above the national average of 26% for children 2 to 12 years old, according to data from the National Health and Examination Survey ... Numerous other studies have also suggested that urban minority children have significantly higher rates of obesity and overweight. (American Medical News)
Obesity harms unborn baby? Jul 20, 2004
Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. Increased consumption of more energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fats, combined with reduced physical activity, have led to obesity rates that have risen three-fold or more since 1980 in some areas of North America, the UK, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific Islands, Australasia and... (Google News Canada -- Health)
Studies Add to 'Fat-but-Fit' Debate for Women Sep 8, 2004
The study of 11,000 girls in kindergarten and first grade found that five hours of physical activity a week -- the amount recommended by the federal government -- could reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight by 43 percent. More information. (Health-Finder)
Nastech Highlights PYY Nasal Spray Development Program at 13th ... May 26, 2004
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 300,000 U.S. deaths a year currently are associated with obesity and overweight individuals. Only smoking leads obesity as a cause of preventable death in the U.S. The total direct and indirect costs attributed to overweight and obesity amounted to $117 billion in 2000. (PR Newswire)
Eating Breakfast Cuts Calories and Heart Risk Feb 12, 2005
But at the same time, the prevalence of obesity and overweight has also dramatically increased. Eat Breakfast, Eat Less Later. (FOX News)
