http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. A new study from the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes of children that consume SSBs as compared to children that do not (on a given day). In addition, SSB consumption is also associated with higher intake of unhealthy foods. The results are published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-kid-consumption-sugared-beverages-linked.html Health Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:18:11 EST news282284284 Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-apples-day-blues-bay.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:00:03 EST news278184163 A new poll finds that Americans blame too much cheap fast food for fueling the nation's fat epidemic, but they're split on how much the government should do to save them from themselves. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-poll-obesity-crisis-junk-food.html Overweight and Obesity Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:58:08 EST news276497871 Children and young people in Europe are exposed to all kinds of fast food, crisps and fizzy drinks – so how can they learn to resist the temptation to indulge? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-european-children-resist-unhealthy-temptations.html Health Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:39:32 EST news273494360 In a new observational study presented today at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (FNCE) in Philadelphia, PA, researchers looked at the association of grape consumption, in the non-alcoholic forms most commonly consumed – fresh grapes, raisins and 100% grape juice – with the diet quality of a recent, nationally representative sample of U.S. children and adults. Their findings suggest that, among adults and children, consumption of grapes and grape products is associated with healthier dietary patterns and increased nutrient intake. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-grape-consumption-healthier-dietary-patterns.html Health Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:29:31 EST news269101764 (Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that regulations introduced to reduce children's exposure to junk food advertising have not had a significant impact. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-junk-food-advertising-minimal-impact.html Health Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:26:35 EST news268471587 Whether your neighbourhood is conducive to walking could determine your risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-diabetes-higher-neighborhoods-arent-walk-friendly.html Diabetes Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:09:08 EST news267116939 Consumers watching their diet should pay close attention to the amount of unhealthy foods they eat, but can relax when it comes to healthier options, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-dessert-diet.html Health Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:19:06 EST news266584739 Programs to promote healthy eating can substantially reduce the amount of unhealthy foods and beverages on school grounds if the programs focus on a school's specific needs and involve teachers, parents, staff, and administrators, according to a Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in BioMed Central's open access journal International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-kids-healthier-school-based-nutrition-involve.html Health Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:39:45 EST news259983499 The sight of unhealthy food during a period of sleep restriction activated reward centers in the brain that were less active when participants had adequate sleep, according to a new study using brain scans to better understand the link between sleep restriction and obesity. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-brain-scans-specific-neuronal-response.html Neuroscience Sun, 10 Jun 2012 05:29:36 EST news258524965 Married men will eat their peas to keep the peace, but many aren't happy about it, and may even binge on unhealthy foods away from home. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-food-romantic-dinner-couples-key.html Health Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:11 EST news256909797 Despite new regulations restricting UK TV advertisements for food, children are still exposed to the same level of advertising for junk foods which are high in fat, salt and sugar, researchers have found. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-tv-food-adverts-healthier-children.html Health Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:00:20 EST news248543537 (AP) -- Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza and french fries will do? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-congress-healthier-school-lunches.html Health Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:09 EST news240595672 It is no secret that Americans are facing an obesity epidemic, exacerbated by high consumption of unhealthy foods and too little physical activity. According to the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. does not produce or import enough fruits and vegetables for Americans to consume the recommended daily amount. Now, a national grant has allowed University of Missouri Extension to expand two projects that promote healthy diets and physical activity for Missourians. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-healthy-choice-easy.html Health Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:01:25 EST news236952076 The global obesity epidemic has been escalating for decades, yet long-term prevention efforts have barely begun and are inadequate, according to a new paper from international public health experts published in the August 25, 2011 edition of the journal The Lancet. Noting that many countries lack basic population-wide data on children's weight and height, the authors call on governments around the world to launch a coordinated effort to monitor, prevent, and control obesity, and the long-term health, social and economic costs associated with it. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-government-led-efforts-habits-children-curb.html Health Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:39:27 EST news233552351 Teenagers are known for their angst-ridden ways, but those who remain happy and positive during the tumultuous teenage years report better general health when they are adults, according to a new Northwestern University study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-positive-teens-healthier-adults.html Health Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:00:06 EST news230262799 (AP) -- Rural Mississippi is the country's fattest state for the seventh year in a row, according to an annual obesity report issued Thursday. Colorado, a playground for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, is the nation's thinnest. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-mississippi-scale-nation-fattest-state.html Health Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:05:04 EST news229277092 Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that children who watch adverts for unhealthy food on television are more likely to want to eat high-fat and high-sugar foods. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-tv-food-advertising-children-unhealthy.html Health Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:06:02 EST news228654354 (Medical Xpress) -- Children exposed to advertisements for high-calorie and nutrient-poor foods consume more unhealthy foods overall, regardless of the specific product and brand being marketed, finds a new study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University. The study, published in Economics and Human Biology, shows a relationship between children's exposure to food advertising on television and the consumption of unhealthy food, particularly sugar-sweetened beverages and fast food. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-truth-advertising-junk-food-children.html Health Tue, 10 May 2011 08:20:01 EST news224233587