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Study shows how peer pressure affects consumption
(Medical Xpress)—Are your attitudes toward certain foods shaped by peer pressure rather than science? Recent research conducted by Cornell suggests that's the case.
Jul 8, 2014
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News tagged with corn syrup
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Why kids shouldn't eat added sugar before they turn two, says a nutritional epidemiologist
I remember a decade ago sitting in front of my 9-month-old daughter, who was in her high chair, and trying to spoon-feed her a pureed green vegetable. It didn't matter if it was peas, green beans or something else, because ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Overconsumption of fructose by parents increases risk of cardiometabolic disease in offspring, study shows
Offspring of rats that consume excessive amounts of fructose develop disturbances in the autonomic nervous, cardiovascular, and metabolic systems at an early age, increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Adding juice to baby's diet could set stage for obesity
(HealthDay)—Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Addiction to unhealthy foods could help explain the global obesity epidemic
Research presented today shows that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioural reactions in rats similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine. These results, presented by addiction expert Francesco Leri, ...
May 22, 2013
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Q&A: Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute?
Question: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a sugar substitute called erythritol. ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Sugary soda consumption linked to reduced kidney blood flow
Regular consumption of sugary soda sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) reduces kidney blood flow, which could be linked to a greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a recently published ...
May 6, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
How to help when your child weighs too much
(HealthDay)—Seventeen percent of American children and teens are obese and a nearly equal number are overweight, and those who are taunted about their weight tend to gain even more in response, according to a study from ...
Jul 10, 2019
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FDA should work to cut sugar levels in sodas, experts say
(HealthDay)—A leading consumer advocacy group, along with nutrition experts and health agencies from a number of U.S. cities, are calling for lowering the amount of sugars added to soft drinks.
Feb 13, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Liver illness strikes Latino children like a 'silent tsunami'
Saira Diaz uses her fingers to count the establishments selling fast food and sweets near the South Los Angeles home she shares with her parents and 13-year-old son. "There's one, two, three, four, five fast-food restaurants," ...
Apr 22, 2019
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