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BusinessWeek
January 9, 2006
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Helping Your Kid Slim Down How parents can change behavior that can foster obesity - and its long-term damage.   |
Science News
April 17, 2004
Janet Raloff |
When It's No Longer Baby Fat Nutritionists and epidemiologists have been documenting a disquieting trend: Increasingly, children are plump by the time they enter school--and they get fatter as they grow. |
AskMen.com
October 13, 2003
Martin Selby |
Obesity: A Bigger Problem Than You Think What are a few extra pounds, after all? Sure, a little extra insulation doesn't hurt, but problems start to arise when your weight crosses that fine line between being overweight and obese. But just what is obesity? And are you at risk? |
Salon.com
March 25, 2002
Amy Benfer |
The lost language of fat Hectored by experts and afraid of hurting their kids' self-esteem, parents of overweight children remain silent -- as the nation faces a youthful obesity crisis... |
Managed Care
December 2004
Jack McCain |
The Weight Debate, Continued This article presents the views of people who indulge in what many regard as health care heresy. They challenge the conventional wisdom that millions of Americans need to lose tons of weight, fast, to stave off diabetes, heart disease, cancer. |
Food Processing
January 2007
Diane Toops |
Toops Scoops: Snooze and You Lose Americans take new measures in the struggle with obesity. |
Reason
September 2004
Jacob Sullum |
The War on Fat The American war on fat is the latest manifestation of a collectivist philosophy that says the government has a duty to protect "public health" by discouraging behavior that might lead to disease or injury. |
Science News
August 3, 2002
Janet Raloff |
Surprise! Obesity (and inactivity) can spur cancers Some 60 percent of U.S. adults say they're worried at the prospect of developing cancer, yet only 6 percent recognize that being overweight is a leading predisposing factor. |
Nutrition Action Healthletter
March 2000
Michael F. Jacobson |
News From CSPI As suggested by the intense interest in Syndrome X and low-carbohydrate diets, America has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world. Time will tell whether our nation chooses a lifestyle built around fitness---or gluttony and sloth. |
Food Processing
December 2010
Diane Toops |
Poll Indicates Adult Consumers Need More than Knowledge to Curb Obesity Behavior-changing knowledge alone is not enough to curb obesity, a poll seems to indicate. |
Food Processing
January 2005
John Stanton |
Market View: Obesity: Take the offensive Who is more at fault for obesity, the advertising for McDonald's or the unbearable pressure kids feel from school, peers and parents? Obesity is an important and complex issue, and just focusing on food and overeating is too simple. |
Science News
October 9, 2004
Janet Raloff |
Honey, Let's Shrink the Kids After 2 years of hearings and fact-finding on the nation's childhood obesity epidemic, a 19-member panel commissioned by Congress offers their recommendations and calls for fundamental changes in our society. |
Science News
April 22, 2006
Janet Raloff |
Do People Know When They're Overweight? A new study finds that most people can estimate their height-weight combinations fairly accurately. However, overweight and obese people miss the mark when they're asked to characterize the healthiness of their weight-to-height status. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
The Dangers of Being Overweight Everybody has a healthy weight range, but if you're outside of the range, there can be significant physical consequences. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2003
McInnis et al. |
Counseling for Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Patients An estimated 97 million adults in the United States, or more than six out of 10 men and women, are overweight or obese. The role of physicians and other health care professionals is associated with greater efforts to help patients adopt healthy lifestyle habits related to diet and exercise. |
BusinessWeek
February 27, 2006
Catherine Arnst |
Weight Loss: The Spirit Is Willing -- But Pills Work Doctors may decide that weight loss is best accomplished with the new drug Acomplia. |
AskMen.com
James Fell |
Metabolism Myths: Part 3 Portion control is ultimately much more important than how often you eat. |
Food Processing
November 2006
Barbara Katz |
Focus on: Childhood Obesity In spite of all the press and the studies and the looming health issues, it appears parents are just not that concerned about childhood obesity. |
Reason
January 2008
Jacob Sullum |
Secrets of Weight Loss Revealed! Two new books on the science of weight loss conclude that a little is easy, a lot is hard, and results may vary. |
Prepared Foods
October 1, 2006
William A. Roberts, Jr. |
Editorial Views -- Rebuilding Seasons Over the past 30 years, overweight and obesity levels have skyrocketed. And Americans have developed a culture of gaining that will not easily disappear. |
AskMen.com
September 24, 2015
James Fell |
Weight Loss Tips From A Former Fat Guy Many lose weight and then regain it, but I lost weight and kept it off for more than two decades. I also added a bunch of muscle and kept that too. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003 |
What It Takes to Lose Weight What does it take to lose weight?... How often should I eat?... What is so bad about high-fat foods?... Can I trust nutrition information I get from newspapers and magazines?... Will diet drugs help? |
Salon.com
January 13, 2003
Laura Miller |
"Fat Land" by Greg Critser In America, fat and poor go together. A new book looks at why. |
Managed Care
July 2002
John La Puma |
An obesity primer for the medical office: Lessons from CHEF Clinic To help patients make healthy choices in an unhealthy environment, this primer summarizes recent data on nonprescription remedies and identifies behavioral changes that work. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2001
James M. Lyznicki |
Obesity: Assessment and Management in Primary Care Obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition in which excess body fat may put a person at health risk. National data indicate that the prevalence of obesity in the United States is increasing in children and adults... |
Psychology Today
Jul/Aug 2008
Sora Song |
Five Stealth Forces in Weight Loss Scientists are zeroing in on the unexpected ways molecular forces - including genes and viruses - impact your weight. In the process, they're upending the conventional wisdom on just what makes a successful diet. |
AskMen.com
July 7, 2014
Patrick Owen |
Is It Impossible To Keep The Weight Off? The world is fatter than ever. In 2010 there were 1.5 billion people worldwide who were obese, and the trend is growing. |
Food Processing
October 2007 |
Toops Scoops: Obesity epidemic solved Another reason to choose your friends wisely. |
AskMen.com
November 22, 2012
Chris Aung-Thwin |
Andrew Luck Interview Losing weight and being more active should be a priority for everyone -- and initiatives like Quaker Oats NFL's Play 60 are paving the way for parents to do exactly that. Spokesman and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck talked to us about diet, health, and sports. |
Managed Care
March 2000
Michael D. Dalzell |
Where Society Failed, Can Health Plans Succeed? What can be done about obesity? By engaging patients and forming strategic alliances, plans can gain immediate cost and clinical benefits -- despite conventional wisdom to the contrary. |
Seasoned Cooking
August 2004
Michael Fick |
The Classic Weight Control Dilemma: Diet or Exercise? The bottom line is that to really save time in your weight management program, stop eating the wrong food and eat plenty of good food to avoid putting the weight on in the first place. |
AskMen.com
Shannon Clark |
Cheating On Your Nutrition Program The good news is that cheating on your nutrition program can actually help you with the dieting process. Read on to learn more. |
The Motley Fool
November 20, 2007
Doug Short |
The Beast Attacking Your Retirement Our unhealthy eating habits can cause our health-care costs, direct and indirect, to devour our retirement income. |
BusinessWeek
June 3, 2010
Frederik Balfour |
Why China's Weight-Loss Industry Is Gaining Affluence, more sedentary lives, and an increase in processed foods are driving sales of health foods and gym equipment in China. Bariatric surgery is up too. |
Managed Care
July 2004
John Carroll |
The Weight Debate Encouraged by employers, health plans ponder expensive options in covering a generation of obese Americans. |
AskMen.com
March 14, 2002
Sebastien Stefanov |
Are Your Eating Habits Making You Fat? The answer to why you might be getting a spare tire is as simple as poor eating habits... |
Prepared Foods
January 1, 2006
William A. Roberts, Jr. |
Weighing Obesity Obesity in the U.S. has hit what many consider to be crisis levels, with the greatest fears centering around America's youth. But while the rising number of calories in children's diets is an easy target, it may be only part of the equation. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010
Melinda Wenner |
Brown Fat Revelations May Lead to New Weight Loss Drugs As it turns out, doctors are still discovering how fat works. Rather than just a blubbery, lifeless mass, fat is now considered to be a sophisticated and scientifically complex biological organ |
Food Processing
February 2007
Diane Toops |
Healthy Eating Gains, Exercise Loses Cooking Light survey finds Americans more knowledgeable about nutrition and health but less inclined to exercise. |
Science News
October 6, 2007
Janet Raloff |
Food for Thought: Diminishing Obesity's Risks Mouse data suggest that, properly managed, obesity can be benign. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Sticking to Lifestyle Changes: Healthy Eating How do I pick a healthy eating plan I can stick with?... What can I do to help me stick with this healthier eating program?... How do I keep from getting bored?... What happens if I slip?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2002
Susan Z.
Yanovski |
Medical Care for Obese Patients: Advice for Health Care Professionals More than 60 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, and obese persons are more likely to be ill than those who are not. Obesity presents challenges to physicians and patients and also has a negative impact on health status... |
Science News
October 15, 2005
Janet Raloff |
We're All Likely to Get Fat So you've kept a fairly trim physique into middle age. Don't get smug. A new study suggests that you too may develop a paunch or worse in coming years. |
Food Processing
June 2005
Dave Fusaro |
Editor's Plate: Spoon-fed behavior modification Can the food industry play the role of psychotherapist and counsel a weak-willed American public to do what it already knows is right and what everyone is telling it to do: Eat wisely and exercise? |
Health
April 2008
Dorothy Foltz-Gray |
Your Healthy-Weight Mini-Quiz & Calculators Our six key questions will help you find the weight that will help you live longer and better. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2008
Jonathan Katz |
Obesity Weighs Down Production Overweight workers can hurt productivity, but employers can help by encouraging healthier lifestyles. |
Chemistry World
December 2006
Dennis Rouvray |
Fat of the Land As we become progressively more rotund, our body chemistry undergoes critical changes that have a major impact on our health. |
The Motley Fool
January 8, 2004
Seth Jayson |
Fast Food Under Fire Another negative study shows that fast food needs to change its tune. |
AskMen.com
February 3, 2001
Joshua Levine |
Xenical: The Fat Buster If you are overweight, or have a loved one who is, then read on and discover the "wonder drug" called Xenical... |
Science News
July 16, 2005
Janet Raloff |
Money Matters in Obesity In newly published reports, scientists not only discuss factors that appear to be contributing to the nation's girth, but also explore the potential roles of different sectors of the economy in helping people trim down. |
