News tagged with sugary drinks
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Regular consumption of sugary beverages linked to increased genetic risk of obesity
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked with a greater genetic susceptibility to high body mass index (BMI) and ...
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Sep 21, 2012 |
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Coke takes anti-obesity campaign global
(AP)—Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world, intensifying a push against critics who say its drinks pack on the pounds.
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May 08, 2013 |
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Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes
(HealthDay)—Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.
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Apr 25, 2013 |
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Tell me where you're from and I'll tell you what tastes you prefer
Children love fatty and sugary foods. Or do they? New research contradicts the idea that all children under the age of ten have the same taste in food and highlights the importance of the country of residence, ...
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Apr 18, 2013 |
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What's the main cause of obesity—our genes or the environment?
The ongoing obesity epidemic is creating an unprecedented challenge for healthcare systems around the world, but what determines who gets fat? Two experts debate the issue in the British Medical Journal today.
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Sep 11, 2012 |
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Government can play important role in obesity epidemic
Addressing the obesity epidemic by preventing excess calorie consumption with government regulation of portion sizes is justifiable and could be an effective measure to help prevent obesity-related health problems and deaths, ...
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Sep 18, 2012 |
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180,000 deaths worldwide may be associated with sugary soft drinks
Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, ...
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Mar 19, 2013 |
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Most obese US state bans food portion restrictions
The most obese state in the U.S. now says local governments can't restrict the sizes of food or drink portions.
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Mar 19, 2013 |
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Pack school lunches that are healthy and fun
(HealthDay)—Packing nutritious and fun school lunches can help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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Sep 02, 2012 |
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Future health risks for obese children may be greater than previously thought
Being obese as a child or adolescent may have a larger effect on future health than previously thought, suggests a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
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Sep 25, 2012 |
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NYC 'Soda ban' decision expected Thursday
(HealthDay)—New York City's controversial proposal to regulate restaurant sales of large sugary drinks is coming to a head, with the city's Board of Health scheduled to decide the measure's fate on Thursday.
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Sep 12, 2012 |
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Docs: NYC ban on big, sugary drinks could help
(AP)—The era of the supersized cola may come to an end in New York City on Thursday, when health officials are expected to approve an unprecedented 16-ounce (470-milliliter) limit on sodas and other sugary ...
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Sep 12, 2012 |
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NYC bans big, sugary drinks at restaurants
(AP)—New York City cracked down on the sale of supersized sodas and other sugary drinks Thursday in what was celebrated by some as a groundbreaking attempt to curb obesity but condemned by others as a blatant ...
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Sep 13, 2012 |
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Southern diet could raise your risk of stroke
Eating Southern-style foods may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.
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Feb 07, 2013 |
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New insight on relationship between parents, preschoolers and obesity
While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and genetics contribute to a growing number of overweight American children, new research from Washington State University reveals how a mom's eating habits and behavior at the dinner ...
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Feb 08, 2013 |
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