Diabetes on the Rise!
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Advanced technology has made our lives easier and more productive. And with this modernization, our lifestyles and our health have been affected. The conveniences of modern living have permitted us to be a bit lazier in our choices, specifically the way we eat and spend our free time. Instead of playing basketball and volleyball after
- Published in Nutrition, Obesity Today
Parents May Underestimate Calorie Count in Fast Food Meals for Kids
Tuesday, 06 November 2012
Many parents buy large meals for their children at fast food restaurants, and they tend to underestimate how many calories are actually in the food, according to a new study. There’s no denying that fast food has become a large part of America’s dining culture. According to the book Fast Food Nation, over the past
- Published in Nutrition, Obesity Today
Hunger, Obesity and Genetics
Friday, 05 October 2012
Are genetic traits related to appetite capable of being passed down from generation to generation? In the classic debate of nature vs nurture, can nature’s genetics even over power nurture’s environment when it comes to generic factors which influence obesity? The findings of new research say that it’s possible.
- Published in Genetics, Nutrition, Obesity Today, Weight Loss News