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Weight Loss & Obesity Research Blog - Archive #0035.Obesity prevents injections from reaching muscleThe obese may not be getting the most out of vaccines and other injections. The more fat there is in the buttocks, the less likely the needle will be able to reach the muscle, rendering the injection less effective. Penn psychologists believe 'unit bias' determines the acceptable amount to eatNovember 21, 2005 - Psychological Science / University of Pennsylvania Psychologists demonstrate the power of "unit bias": the sense that a particular portion of food is appropriate. Unit bias provides the basis for understanding why portion size influences how much food you eat. Overweight kids more at risk for broken bonesPain, poor mobility further leads to less physical activity High-sugar diet pushing some Latino kids toward type 2 diabetesNovember 21, 2005 - EurekAlert / American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Overweight Latino children who consume lots of sugar-especially in sugary drinks-show signs of beta cell decline, a precursor of type 2 diabetes. Pilot study shows "intuitive eaters" healthier than restrictive dietersNovember 21, 2005 - American Journal of Health Education / Brigham Young University Counting calories and other restrictive dieting techniques aren't the best way to lose weight. An approach toward food called "intuitive eating" is better at producing lower cholesterol levels, body mass index scores and cardiovascular disease risk. Obesity pills work best with dieting, exerciseNovember 16, 2005 - MSNBC & EurekAlert / New England Journal of Medicine Latest study confirms why overweight people need to adopt healthy habits WHO: Fight against obesity needs more helpEfforts by some food and drink companies not good enough Low-carb diet better than low-fat diet at improving metabolic syndromeNovember 15, 2005 - EurekAlert / Nutrition & Metabolism Eating a low carbohydrate diet improves metabolic syndrome and may therefore decrease the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease associated with it. Fat times for fast foodAmericans back to eating giant burgers, fried chicken Appetite-suppressing hormone discoveredNovember 10, 2005 - MSNBC & EurekAlert / Science Obestatin may help explain how the body regulates weight, researchers say |
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