Food Choices Unchanged Despite Calorie Count Information
With the growing concern of obesity and weight gain, many restaurants are adding nutritional and calorie information to menus.
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Sitting Down May Cause Heart Disease
The study shows a correlation between the amount of time individuals spend sitting down and indicating factors for heart disease and obesity.
Excess Stomach Fat May Increase Osteoporosis Risk In Women
Researchers found women with more belly fat to have higher osteoporosis risk due to having lower bone mineral density.
Pizza, Soda May Be Primary Causes Of Childhood Obesity
With nearly 25 million children in the United States being overweight or obese, very high risks for many health problems exist.
Heart Disease Symptoms Present In Obese Children
Cardiovascular disease causes stiffening of blood vessels, and similar symptoms are noticed in obese children.
Treat Overweight Children Through Their Parents, Study Shows
A new study at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, shows that treatments directed towards parents of obese children can work better than plans directed towards both the parents and the child.
Alarming Health Risks For Overweight Children
New research explains a direct relationship between blood pressure and body mass index in children.
Alarming Trend Between Obesity And Household Income
A direct correlation between household income and obesity may exist. The lower the income, the greater the chance of an obese adolescent.
Study Finds Drastic Increases in Obesity Rates in Teenagers
A new study explains obesity rates to be increasing drastically between the teenage and young adult years.
Childhood Obesity Is More Apparent Than Originally Believed
With the launch of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, some believe the obesity problem in America is being underestimated.
