Diet success depends on consistency, not diet type, says research

By Lorraine Heller
3/15/2006 -

The most successful way to lose weight is not the type of diet chosen, but actually sticking to it, according to research published by the ARS, which also reveals that people are most likely to stick to calorie and portion restriction diets than fat and carbohydrate restriction diets.

The study, partly funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)- the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) scientific research arm- compared four popular diet plans over a one-year period.

The diets chosen included the Atkins (carbohydrate restriction), Ornish (fat restriction), Weight Watchers (calorie and portion size restriction), and Zone (high-glycemic-load carbohydrate restriction and increased protein) diets.

Researchers from the Lipid Metabolism Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston randomly assigned 160 overweight or obese volunteers to one of the four diet plans.

The participants in each diet plan were representative of the overweight population in the US, in terms of age, race, sex, body mass index and metabolic characteristics.

Published in this month's issue of the Agricultural Research magazine, the results revealed that all four diets led to “modest but significant” weight loss, and a 10 percent improvement in the balance of ‘good' HDL and ‘bad' LDL cholesterol levels.

However, these results were only observed in those participants who completed the full period of dieting. And when it came to what the researchers termed the more “extreme” diet plans- Atkins and Ornish- only half of the volunteers stuck to these for the full year. In contrast, almost two-thirds were able to complete the more “moderate” diet plans- Weight watchers and Zone.

“The study showed that whether volunteers restricted carbohydrate calories or fat calories-whether they lowered intake overall, or balanced intake overall-everybody lost weight,” said researcher Ernst Schaefer.

“Ultimately, it comes down to calorie restriction. The strongest predictor of weight loss was not the type of diet, but compliance with the diet plan that subjects were given.”
The findings, which were previously published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, support the belief that calorie-restriction diets must not come into conflict with a person's preferred foods.

“Implementing a dietary regimen that can transition an individual into a healthful eating pattern after the diet ends is also very important,” said ARS human nutrition national program leader Molly Kretsch. “Lifestyle practices that help people maintain a healthy body weight, incorporate the right balance of foods and appropriate portion sizes, and increase their physical activity are the keys to long-term weight management.”

Participants in the study who improved their cholesterol ratios by 10 percent improved their heart disease risk factors by 20 percent. And according to the researchers, for every one percent of weight loss a dieter achieves, there will be a two percent, or twice as much, reduction in heart disease risk factors.

In addition, all four diet plans promoted lower blood insulin levels as well as lower levels of C reactive protein (CRP). High levels of CRP in the blood have been linked to heart disease.

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Kids with cavities overweight, study finds

By LOIS BAKER


New evidence from UB pediatric dentists has shown that, contrary to previous findings, most young children with decayed "baby" teeth are not underweight, and actually may be overweight or at risk of being overweight.

A study of children ages 2-5 who underwent aggressive dental treatment under general anesthesia in the operating room by UB's pediatric dentists at the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo found that at least a quarter of the patients were over the recommended weight for their age or close to it, unlike their peers who had good teeth. Results of the research were presented at the International Association of Dental Research meeting held earlier this month in Orlando.

"Prior studies in the 1990s found that children with rampant tooth decay appeared to be underweight, and this was attributed to a failure to thrive," said Hiran Perinpanayagam, an endodontist and assistant professor in the School of Dental Medicine and senior author on the study.

"In contrast, a more recent study found that the children with tooth decay did not have reduced body weight. Given these conflicting results, we thought a more definitive study was needed."

Sandra McDougal, pediatric dental resident, was first author on the study.

The researchers analyzed all complete records of children 2-5 years old who were treated for early childhood cavities at the pediatric clinic in 2000 and between January and April 2005. The analysis included gender, age, height and body weight at the time of treatment. In young boys and girls, body weight is assessed using a measure called body-mass-index (BMI) for age, which takes into account childhood growth patterns.

A total of 407 records of children with cavities were reviewed—170 from 2000 and 237 from 2005—as well as records of 79 children seen in May 2005 who were cavity free.

Results showed that very few of the children with cavities were underweight: 8.2 percent and 7.2 percent in 2000 and 2005 respectively. In contrast, 16.5 percent were at risk of being overweight and 10.6 percent were overweight in 2000. In 2005, 10.5 percent of the children with cavities were nearly overweight and 15.6 percent were already overweight.

Although the average age-adjusted body mass index was higher in the children with cavities in 2005 than in the children with cavities in 2000, or those that were free of cavities, these differences were not significant, Perinpanayagam noted.

"Our study has confirmed that the children with dental decay are not underweight in comparison to their peers," he said. "Furthermore, their BMI-for-age appears to be significantly higher than the 50th percentile.

"The significance of these findings is that there may be a connection between a poor diet that causes tooth decay and one that leads to childhood overweight and obesity. Our next step will be to see if those children that improve their diet to stop a recurrence of cavities also are able to maintain healthy body weight."

Also contributing to the study, all from the Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, were Margaret A. Certo, assistant professor; Joanne T. Tran, dental student; and Joseph E. Bernat, department chair and associate dean of the dental school.

Source: Buffalo.edu

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Super fruits set to dominate flavour market

So-called super fruits could prove to be the success story of 2006, according to Innova Market Insights.

The analyst says that the increasing popularity of berries and berry flavours in recent years is now extending to other less well-known super fruits, such as pomegranate, mangosteen, acai and noni, which are all being marketed on their antioxidant content and associated health benefits.
This could have a knock-on effect into other sectors. Datamonitor recently said that in Europe, the increased popularity of exotic fruit contributed significantly to a growth rate of 26 per cent for the European organic food industry between 2001 and 2004. The US market looks to be following suit.

Innova said that berry flavours have been popular for a number of years, with initial interest in summer fruits, such as strawberries and raspberries. This has gradually given way to fruits marketed more strongly on a health platform, such as cranberries and blueberries.

In total, 5,291 food and drinks launches featuring berries were tracked by Innova in 2005, making it the second most popular flavour overall, behind chocolate on 7,247 launches.

The analyst also said that more exotic and less well-known fruits are starting to come to the fore, with over 100 product launches containing pomegranate tracked over the year, for example.

Scientific research to date has centred on the antioxidant and related heart-health properties of pomegranate and pioneers include the Pom Wonderful juice brand, available in both the US and the UK, marketed on a clear health platform.

Launched in the US in 2003, it led the refrigerated juice category by the end of 2004, and is also available in the UK, where its unusual packaging, premium pricing and heart-health positioning have attracted considerable interest.

The Pomegreat ambient juice drink brand is also growing strongly in the UK, while the US has seen its first refrigerated organic pomegranate juice with the launch by Fruttzo's.

Another new star on the super fruit horizon is acai, a purple berry from Brazil. It claims a long list of benefits, including greater energy and stamina, improved digestion, better mental focus and improved sleep, although with just 13 launches of products with acai tracked by Innova in 2005, it has some way to go to catch pomegranate.

Asia's so-called queen of fruits, the mangosteen, is also seeing activity in the form of drinks, such as Xango and MangoXan, moving from network marketing to traditional health food distribution in the US, and from there perhaps to the mainstream market.

Meanwhile, noni, a tropical fruit found primarily in the South Pacific and traditionally used by Tahitians for its health benefits, is also one to watch. It was first brought to the US market as Tahitian Noni Juice in 1996, and first gained approval for use in the EU by Tahitian Noni International in 2003 under Novel Foods legislation.

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Homocysteine: the final word on heart disease

By Catherine Burns

We've already taken a pretty detailed look at heart disease this month – covering risk factors, cholesterol, blood pressure and an absolute multitude of dietary and lifestyle tips! However, if I'm to give you the most comprehensive perspective on how you can potentially say a big fat NO to heart disease, then there's one more area we need to cover.

High homocysteine is a crucial factor to understand if we are going to tackle heart disease comprehensively. Whilst in some ways it is yet another thing to worry about, there are two extremely positive things to bear in mind.

Firstly, many of the steps that lower cholesterol and blood pressure also lower homocysteine (so it's not too complicated to address) and secondly, lowering homocysteine also helps to reduce your risks of other diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer's. So what is it? Well, dietary protein contains several amino acids, one of which is called methionine. Methionine is metabolised into two important substances in the body – glutathione (a powerful antioxidant) and s-aenosyl methionine (or SAMe), which facilitates more than 40 essential biochemical reactions in the body.

All sounds good so far, but the problem is that if you don't have enough B vitamins, folic acid and zinc in your diet, then methionine doesn't get all the way to being glutathione or SAMe – instead, it gets stuck in the middle of the pathway as homocysteine.

Homocysteine acts as a temporary intermediate substance, but when it gets stuck and accumulates, it can become a serious problem. Not only does it limit the quantities of glutathione and SAMe in the body, but it can also damage the arteries, brain and DNA. What's the proof? Here's an example. In 2002, Dr David Wald, a cardiac registrar from Southampton General Hospital in the UK, published the results of his work on homocysteine and heart disease in the British Medical Journal. Wald and his colleagues had examined the association between high homocysteine and cardiovascular risk in 20,000 people. They found that with every 5 unit increase in homocysteine in the blood, the risk for heart disease increased between 32 and 42 percent.

The solution of course isn't to stop eating dietary protein. You need to remember that glutathione and SAMe are powerfully protective. But you do need to make sure that you get enough B vitamins, folic acid and zinc in your diet. There are also several other steps you can take, outlined in the advice below. In addition to this, more research has shown that approximately one in ten people have an inherited genetic mutation that makes them more likely to have higher homocysteine levels. These individuals may well benefit from supplement higher levels of the nutrients that metabolise homocysteine.

I am of course going to show you how to lower your homocysteine levels via your diet and lifestyle. However I'm aware that I've given you three healthy heart protocols already this month – one general, one for managing cholesterol and one for lowering blood pressure.
This time, instead of just giving you tips for managing homocysteine, I thought I'd collate all the information into one easy to read guide. Whilst specific protocols can be useful, in reality most of us need to take a holistic approach.

Your comprehensive guide to a healthy heart! H = lowers Homocysteine C = lowers Cholesterol BP = lowers Blood Pressure

1. Know your cholesterol and blood pressure measurements (C, BP) It's critical that you go for your annual physical. For those of you that are in between physicals, or simply want an update, go and get your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol measured for free at the health fair on April 7th, 11am-4pm, at Number One shed.

2. Eat less meat (H, C, BP) Diets high in animal protein are linked to a higher homocysteine level and tend to be higher in saturated fat. Reduce meat to four lean servings a week and replace some with fish and vegetarian sources of protein (mixed beans, hummus, soy beans, tofu, nuts.)
3. Increase fish oils (C, BP) Oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon, tuna and sardines have a very high Omega 3 "good fat" content. Omega 3 has been shown to lower bad LDL cholesterol, raise good HDL cholesterol and help thin the blood to reduce blood pressure. Aim to eat oily fish at least 3 times a week (baked or grilled, not fried) or consider supplementing Omega 3. However, please consult your GP before supplementing your diet with Omega 3 oils as some medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy) and drugs (e.g. blood thinners such as Warfarin) are contraindicated.
4. Reduce sodium, increase potassium (BP) A layer of muscle surrounds your heart and arteries. Too much sodium and too little potassium can increase the pressure from these muscles, which in turn increases blood pressure. Nobody needs to add salt to their food, there is enough sodium present naturally. Check food labels for sodium content and aim for less than 1,500 mg daily (approximately half a teaspoon.) Ready meals, sauces, deli meats and snack foods often contain high sodium.

5. Increase whole grains, beans and green leafy vegetables (H, C, BP) These foods are rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium – all important for controlling blood pressure. They are also rich in the B vitamins which help to metabolise homocysteine and fibre, which actively removes bad LDL cholesterol from the body.

6. Increase vitamin C rich foods (C, BP) Vitamin C has been shown to maintain elasticity of blood vessels. It also inhibits excessive cholesterol production. Yellow peppers, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, oranges and papaya are all rich in vitamin C. You may also choose to supplement vitamin C (1,000 mg daily), but if you have any health conditions or are on any medications, do check with your doctor first.

7. Increase celery, garlic and onions (BP, H) Celery contains something called 3-n-butyl phthalide, which has been shown to lower blood pressure. Aim to eat 4 stalks of celery every day, organic if possible. Celery is good in salads, stir-fry or with hummus/salsa. Garlic and onions have sulphur-containing compounds that also help to lower blood pressure and homocysteine, so use them liberally in your cooking!

8. Reduce your intake of "bad" saturated fats (C, BP) Saturated, trans and hydrogenated fats should be avoided as these directly raise bad LDL cholesterol. Saturated fats cause the blood to become thick and sticky, raising blood pressure. Avoid saturated, hydrogenated and trans fats - such as those found in fried foods (e.g. KFC, chips), margarines, cookies, full fat dairy produce, red meat, cakes, pastries, creamy sauces and other processed foods.

9. Keep your bad LDL cholesterol low (C, BP) Go easy on foods that are naturally high in cholesterol – including shrimp, meat, eggs and dairy products.

However, if – and only if! – you are following the other steps religiously, it's ok to have these foods occasionally.

Remember, it's more important to protect the cholesterol that's in your body (by eating fruit and veg), raise HDL (e.g. via fish oils) and lower LDL (e.g. via fibre), than to focus on banning cholesterol altogether.

10.Avoid caffeine (H, C, BP) Caffeine depletes the body of B vitamins and can therefore raise homocysteine levels, especially if you have several caffeinated drinks a day. It is also a stimulant that promotes the "fight or flight" response, releasing the stress hormones that elevate blood pressure.

Avoid caffeinated drinks (including Red Bull and cola) and replace with decaf, or preferably herbal/fruit teas. For those of you haven't yet tried a herbal/fruit/decaf tea you liked, try the Traditional Medicinal brand at Down to Earth or the decaf Revolution teas available at Miles – quality makes all the difference!

11. Give up smoking (H, C, BP) Easier said than done I know, but nicotine is also a stimulant that promotes the fight or flight response. This will of course include the nicotine patch and gum, but both are better alternatives to smoking – especially if you manage to give up. Bear in mind that smoking can also deplete the body of B vitamins, raising homocysteine levels.

12. Avoid alcohol (H, BP) Be careful here. The American Heart Foundation recommends no more than two drinks daily for men and one for women. This doesn't mean that you can save them all up and drink 7-14 in one sitting! Again, alcohol depletes B vitamins and also bear in mind that alcohol raises blood sugar and increases the production of free radicals – both of which damage arteries.

12. CoQ10, Sytrinol and Noni Juice (C) Whilst statins block the enzymes that make cholesterol, they also prevent the manufacture of CoQ10. This antioxidant is vital for maintaining a healthy heart so if you are taking statins, consider supplementing CoQ10. The American Heart Association has also recently reported that Noni Juice has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. In addition, research shows that Sytrinol (available at Rock On) can lower LDL and improve HDL levels. However, always consult your GP prior to taking any supplement in conjunction with medication.

13. Take a good quality multivitamin and mineral – every day! (H, C, BP) Supplements help to cover your bases when your diet and lifestyle steps fall short. Optimum levels of nutrients can also actively help to lower high homocysteine levels. Be careful of cheap supplements bought from pharmacies or grocery stores. Whilst they often cover the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for most nutrients, they often fall short on optimum nutrition. Down to Earth and Rock On both sell top quality supplements. Look for one that provides at least 25mg B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6, 10ug of B12, 200ug folic acid and also A, D, E, magnesium, selenium, chromium and zinc.

14. Keep fit! (C, BP) Exercise actively helps to lower LDL and raise HDL cholesterol. Being overweight is another risk factor for heart disease as the excess weight puts too much pressure on your heart. However, even if you are on target, exercise is still crucial for controlling blood pressure.

15. Manage your stress levels (H, C, BP) I can't emphasise enough how important this is. Stress always exacerbates any health condition, but is especially harmful to those with heart disease as it raises both blood pressure and – as it depletes B vitamins – homocysteine too.

The advice given in this article is not intended to replace medical advice, but to complement it. Always consult your GP if you have any health concerns.

Source: TheRoyalGazette

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Study finds obesity lifestyle links

The evening meal is when the majority of overweight consumers receive those extra calories too many, according to recent research by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).


The latest findings reveal that overweight adults generally consume around 100 more calories a day than their normal-weight counterparts.

Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) analyzed dietary intake data obtained from more than 8,500 adults through the USDA's nutritional monitoring system over the years form 1994 to 1996.

The study found that even though some adults skipped breakfast, they compensated for the energy shortfall by eating foods high in fat and sugar, and low in micronutrients, throughout the rest of the day, and particularly at supper.

“Skipping breakfast did not decrease calorie intake; it was instead linked with high odds of being overweight,” said the ARS.

According to lead scientist of the study ARS nutritionist Shanthy Bowman, overweight participants, classed as those with a body mass index or BMI of over 25, were generally shown to consume more total fat and saturated fat.

BMI, which is the ration between a person's weight and height, is used as a standard measurement to determine the link between obesity and health risks.

People with a high BMI are at increased risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, gastroesophageal reflux, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and sleep apnea.

The recent study also revealed that simple actions to reduce fat intake were not followed by overweight consumers, such as removing the skin from chicken, or baking meat rather than frying it.

The findings, which appeared in a book entitled ‘Body Mass Index: New Research,' published by Nova Science Publishers, add to the mounting evidence that continues to push the need for healthier, more convenient products targeted at all meal times.

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Noni juice may lower cholesterol and triglycerides in smokers

Noni, an indigenous plant of the South Pacific used in Polynesian folk medicine for more than 2,000 years, may lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, according to a study reported today at the American Heart Association’s 46th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

After one month’s use, noni juice significantly reduced cholesterol and triglycerides in current smokers with elevated cholesterol levels.

“We chose smokers because they tend to have higher total cholesterol levels and are at higher risk for heart disease than nonsmokers,” said Mian-Ying Wang, M.D., M.S., lead author of the study and assistant research professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford.

Previous studies found that noni juice—made from fruit of Morinda Citrifolia (noni tree)—had strong antioxidant, anti-coagulation, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Researchers analyzed total serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels of 132 current smokers with cholesterol levels higher than 190 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). The current smokers were 20 to 60 years old, and were not on cholesterol-lowering medication during the study.

Researchers randomly assigned 13 men and 13 women to drink a juice (placebo), similar to noni in look and taste, and 57 women and 49 men to drink real noni juice that was branded Tahitian Noni® juice. No one in the study knew which juice they were drinking.

“The company formulates its noni juice with blueberry and grape juices to make it more palatable,” Wang said. “Otherwise, due to noni’s pungent odor and taste, it would be difficult to drink.”

After drinking 1 to 4 ounces of the noni juice daily, noni drinkers’ average total cholesterol dropped from 235.2 mg/dL to 190.2 mg/dL, and average triglyceride levels declined from 242.5 mg/dL to 193.5 mg/dL. The placebo group’s average total cholesterol and triglyceride levels did not significantly change.

The total cholesterol levels in the placebo group rose slightly, though insignificantly, from an average 239.2 mg/dL at the start of the study to 246.6 mg/dL one month later when the study ended. Triglyceride levels in the placebo group also rose slightly, though insignificantly, from an average of 200.9 mg/dL to 210.0 mg/dL.

When breaking down participants’ initial total cholesterol levels into “out of range” (191 to 220 mg/dL), “high level” (221 to 299 mg/dL) and “very high level” (at or higher than 300 mg/dL), the researchers reported that total cholesterol decreased:

7 percent (14 mg/dL) among “out-of-range” noni drinkers:

18 percent (45 mg/dL) among “high level” noni drinkers: and

22 percent (74 mg/dL) among “very high level” noni drinkers.

They found similar drops among triglyceride levels in the noni group.

The study, a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial with men and women, was approved by the University of Illinois College (UIC) Institutional Review Board.

According to Wang, the results are a strong indicator that noni juice may lower total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in current smokers. However, the study had limited participants, so the power of the study was small.

“In a future study, a large clinical trial in the general population should be conducted to confirm the long-term effect on total cholesterol,” Wang said.

Co-authors are Eric Henley, M.D.; Jeanette Nolting, Ph.D.; Alexandra Cheerva, M.D., M.S.; Jarakae Jensen, M.S.; Gary Anderson, M.D.; Diane Nowicki, M.S. and Stephen Story, B.S.

Morinda Inc. and Tahitian Noni International funded this study and provided the product.

Statements and conclusions of study authors that are presented at American Heart Association scientific meetings are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect Association policy or position. The American Heart Association makes no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Source: rockrivertimes.com

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Childhood Obesity in America

We are watching with anguish and frustration that hi tech age is taking its toll on the health of children. Children, particularly adolescent or near the age of adolescence are spending more time for watching televisions and / or sitting on the Internet in his / her computer or working in his / her computer.

Not only watching or working by sitting for long hours, they use to take high calorie snacks during their period of watching or working on their computers. As a result low energy is being expended for these children for longer period by which excess fat is accumulated in these children’s body making them obese which is not at all desired.

In fact this childhood obesity has gripped the children in the United States of America to such an extent that in average one in every five children in the USA are generally found to be obese. We are very much concerned that the general health of average citizens of America will be bad if the children who are the future citizens of America are obese which invites many diseases to them like pediatric hypertension, Type II Diabetes Mellitus risk of coronary heart disease, stress on weight carrying body and above all lower self esteem resulting in relationship with peers.

Whom should we call obese? Generally it is defined as excessive accumulation of body fat. Child hood obesity is often defined as a weight for height in excess of 120 percent of ideal. However, a more accurate determinants of fatness is the measurement of skin fold.
If the measurement exceeds the optimal level the child is called obese.

Now we shall discuss about the causes of childhood obesity. Our flat opinion is the imbalance between the energy in and energy out for children is the root cause of Childhood Obesity for the children in America. What is Energy in? The calorie is coming from the food the child takes. What is energy out? The calories expended in the basal metabolic rate and physical activities. So as I told at the starting of this writing that long hours with TV or with computer and taking high calorie snacks hampers the balance of energy in and out. Lot of studies have been carried out in this regard, which showed that Childhood Obesity is most likely the results from an interaction of nutritional, Psychological, familial, and Physiological factors.

The risk of a child to be obese is more, who has both the two obese parents. Some strong genetic factor or parents’ desire may lead to obesity to the child. This is the familial cause.

We have already discussed about the low energy expenditure, which is the most rampant cause for children obesity.

Heredity some times influences fatness, regional fat distribution and response to overfeeding.

Obesity treatment for children seldom uses Weight Loss programs. Instead the aim is generally to slow or halt weight gain so the child will grow into his or her body weight over a period of months to years.

However, cases are there where risky Obesity Surgery had to be carried out even for teenagers, when the Obesity level reached the danger zone and no effective solution was at hand.

In general, early and appropriate intervention for obesity treatment for an obese and overweight child is the most important. We can name three forms of intervention.

Physical Activity – More and more physical activities, be it exercise, playing outdoor games like tennis swimming, football etc are the most healthy way to burn calories. Children should be motivated to take part in these outdoor games or exercises. Overall health and outlook to life of the child will see a miracle change.

There are two other forms of Interventions, which are Diet Management and Behavior Modification. Parental guidance will be required to encourage the child to take balance diet, restriction in taking fast food, cola drinks etc., taking part in outdoor games and exercises, and keeping record of improvement in weight maintenance etc, restricting time for watching TV etc.

We want to put on stress on the behavior of parents for proper intervention at proper time to guide their children so that the children do not suffer from obesity for which they themselves may not be totally responsible.

Source: Bellaonline.com

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Study: Soy nutrient reduces obesity risk

Duke University scientists say a soy product nutrient changes embryonic gene behavior, permanently reducing the risk of becoming obese later in life.

The researchers at the Duke University Medical Center say their finding, yet to be confirmed in humans, might explain why Asians have lower rates of obesity and cancer.

Asians, said the researchers, consume large amounts of soy, which has been linked with lower rates of breast, endometrial and prostate cancer, among other health benefits.

In the Duke study, pregnant Agouti mice that ate a diet rich in genistein -- an active ingredient in soy -- gave birth to pups that stayed slimmer as adults. Mice that did not receive genistein in utero were much heavier as adults -- double the weight of their genistein-fed counterparts.

Prenatal genistein also shifted the offspring`s coat color from yellow to brown, demonstrating that a single nutrient can have a widespread systemic impact, said the researchers.

Results of the study, funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Cancer Institute, appear in the April 1 issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

Source: Monstersandcritics.com

Obesity & Diabetes on the Rise in Massachusetts

The Boston Globe reports that both obesity and diabetes are on the rise in Massachusetts.

Actually, I defy anyone out there to find me one state in the U.S. that isn't experiencing a sharp rise in obesity and diabetes.

Sometimes, the spate of news accounts about our soaring amounts of adipose tissue and diabetes just get so depressing...

But while one can dwell on the dismal news, reporter Stephen Smith ended his piece on an up note. (Kudos to him for doing that.)

Journalist Smith tells the story of a 5-food-9-inch man, David Arnold Ackerman, who used to weight 222 pounds and who used to include in sweets -- cakes, cookies and ice cream.

''But when they told me I was borderline diabetic, I stopped the sweets cold turkey," he told the Globe. ''It was a terrible addiction for me."

Ackerman did exactly what I recommend: He began to eat more veggies, spend time on a treadmill, and he kicked the sweets.

Source: Commonvoice.com


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Obesity in children an ‘epidemic’

One of Canada’s leading experts on childhood obesity says the problem has become “a worldwide epidemic” that must be addressed by health professionals or millions will continue to die far too young.

“We’ve now reached an epidemic worldwide and this has serious implications for the health care industry,” said Dr. Brian McCrindle, an expert on childhood obesity.

McCrindle was a guest lecturer at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s (NOSM) monthly symposium series Thursday. He’s a professor of pediatrics at the University of Toronto and a staff cardiologist at the Hospital for Sick Children. He recently authored a popular book called Get a Healthy Weight For Your Child: A Parent’s Guide to Better Eating and Exercise.

As many as 300,000 young Americans die each year as a direct result of being overweight, said McCrindle.

In the last 25 years, the number of children around the world who suffer from obesity has increased dramatically and the health-care industry is finally starting to realize the serious implications, said McCrindle.

“It’s happening at younger and younger ages,” he said. “We’re seeing more and more toddlers becoming overweight...it’s no longer just a North American problem, but it’s becoming more commonplace in countries like Japan and China. This is becoming a serious epidemic.

“If we (health care industry) don’t do something about this, the consequences are going to be alarming.”

Scientific studies indicate almost 80 percent of children who are obese become obese adults who will suffer serious health consequences, said McCrindle.

“They don’t grow out of their baby fat, which many parents rely on...it’s a fallacy,” he said.

Far too many medical profesionals still don’t consider childhood obesity as a serious problem, yet obese children are 500 times more likely to die from complications of extra weight than congenital heart disease, said McCrindle.

Obese children have astronomically higher rates of heart attack and stroke, Type 2 diabetes, abnormal blood sugar levels, hypertension, orthopedic complications and asthma. Many parents refuse to admit their chubby child could face a lifetime of health problems as a result, he said.

“There are serious quality of life consequences,” he said. “Parents are often the last to acknowledge their children are overweight...we’re entering a generation where many parents will outlive their (obese) children.”

Obese children often suffer from low self-esteem and many other psychological problems and are often bullied, he said.

The influence of popular culture has played a significant role in the rapid increase in childhood obesity over the past quarter century, he said.

A generation ago, most children would spend much of their free time engaging in physical activity with their friends or family outdoors, but many of today’s children spend long hours in front of a television or computer, he said.

“Technology has all but eliminated physical activity out of our lives...the advent of the escalator was the downfall of man,” he said.

Hundreds of years ago, most human beings were physically small because most of their time was spent hunting and gathering food, he said.

“It was a period of feast or famine...and there was low life expectancy,” he said.

With the development of agriculture over the centuries, humans gained access to stable food sources and nurtured a natural tendency to enjoy “dense calories” that are not healthy, he said.

When asked by a audience member if he approved of a tax on junk food, McCrindle said he wouldn’t oppose such an initiative if it would significantly reduce the amount of calories far too many children take in on a regular basis.

McCrindle urged the health-care community to start taking this issue more seriously, suggesting childhood obestiy has become one of the more pressing problems physicians have to deal with.

“Doctors can be advocates in promoting a healthy lifestyle,” he said. “We can influence government policy and school boards.”

Family physicians should encourage parents of obese children to formulate a plan to tackle the problem, he said.

Source:Northernlife

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Obesity on the rise, study says

By JILL EGAN

In the past few years, the growing rate of childhood obesity has alarmed researchers in the United States. Now, a recent study shows that the problem is not just an American one. The number of overweight children around the world is rising quickly.

The study, published in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, says that by 2010, about half of the kids in North and South America will be overweight. That is almost double the current rate of about one-third of the population.

Researchers say the rise is caused by an increase in kids eating junk food and a decrease in the amount of exercise kids get. The International Obesity Task Force released the study after analyzing worldwide trends in childhood obesity.

The study predicts that obesity rates of all children in the European Union will rise from the current rate, 25 percent, to 38 percent by 2010. The rate of obesity is also expected to rise in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

"We have a truly global epidemic which appears to be affecting most countries in the world," said Dr. Philip James, chair of the International Obesity Task Force.

James said the epidemic has "enormous health consequences." Being overweight can lead to diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and other serious health problems.

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