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Weight Loss & Obesity Research Blog - Archive #0044.'Puppy fat' is a myth which puts children's health at riskMay 4, 2006 - EurekAlert / British Medical Journal The idea that 'puppy fat' in children disappears as they progress to adolescence is a myth which may put the future health of children at risk Eat less, weigh more?May 2, 2006 - EurekAlert / Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Enzyme makes lean mice 'susceptible' to dietary fat Neighborhood safety may play role in obesityMay 2, 2006 - EurekAlert / Obesity Mothers of young children are more likely to be obese when they perceive their neighborhoods as unsafe Obesity levels in US are grossly underestimatedMay 1, 2006 - EurekAlert / Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine People provide incorrect height and weight information in surveys Cultural approach holds the key to tackling obesityApril 26, 2006 - EurekAlert / Journal of Advanced Nursing Measuring obesity isn't just about tape measures and scales. Ethnicity plays a key role in how women see themselves and black women are much more likely to see obesity as a positive, attractive and sexually desirable attribute than white women. Hormone found to decrease appetite and increase activityApril 26, 2006 - EurekAlert / International Journal of Obesity New research shows how topping up the levels of a hormone found in the gut could help reduce the appetite and increase activity in overweight and obese people. Ads for unhealthy foods may explain link between television viewing and overweight in childrenApril 21, 2006 - Harvard SPH / Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Kids who spend more time watching television also eat more of the calorie-dense, low-nutrient foods advertised on television. Bullying keeps overweight kids off the fieldApril 20, 2006 - EurekAlert / Journal of Pediatric Psychology Overweight children will avoid situations where they've been bullied before, such as gym class and sports, making it even harder for them to get in shape. The diabetes epidemic – obesity a major factorApril 20, 2006 - EurekAlert / American Journal of Preventive Medicine More and more Americans are being diagnosed with diabetes. Obesity is a major factor in this recent increase of newly diagnosed diabetes. Lifestyle interventions that reduce or prevent the prevalence of obesity among persons at risk for diabetes are needed to halt the increasing incidence of this disease. 101-pound man eats 6,500 calories a dayStomach condition keeps 22-year-old from putting on weight |
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