Pediatrics
Fussy eating—and parents' stress—remedied by online guide
Parents battling their children's fussy eating have been given fresh hope thanks to an online resource proven to relieve the problem.
Jul 2, 2020
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Health
Salad or cheeseburger? Your co-workers shape your food choices
The foods people buy at a workplace cafeteria may not always be chosen to satisfy an individual craving or taste for a particular food. When co-workers are eating together, individuals are more likely to select foods that ...
Apr 22, 2021
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Health
The world is hooked on junk food: How big companies pull it off
It is almost impossible nowadays to listen to the radio, watch TV or scroll through social media without being exposed to an advertisement telling us that all we need for a little happiness and love is a sugary drink or a ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Health
Nutrient-based tax could cut nation's medical bills
(Medical Xpress)—To reduce obesity-related disease in America, many policymakers and public health officials have proposed either taxing products that make us fat or taxing individual nutrients in fattening foods, like ...
Jan 17, 2014
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How commercial actors influence and impact health and society
Commercial actors can contribute positively to health and society, and many do, providing essential products and services. However, some of these actors are escalating avoidable levels of ill health, damage to the planet, ...
Apr 6, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
What's the 'weight set point,' and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?
If you've ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as quickly as they left, you're not alone.
Feb 22, 2023
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Health
Majority of TV food ads are unhealthy and target children, study finds
The majority of foods advertised on New Zealand television are unhealthy, and most of those unhealthy food advertisements are specifically targeted at children, new research has found.
May 30, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Walking to school is not enough to prevent obesity
More children are overweight or obese nowadays because they don't get enough exercise, it is often claimed. One of the UK government's goals in the Childhood Obesity Plan is to increase the number of children who walk to ...
Jan 20, 2020
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Health
What happens when people stop taking a drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? The Conversation's experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.
Apr 16, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Media literacy can improve child nutrition, family relationships
During this pandemic when few parents can limit screen time, a new study shows that building critical media skills as a family can have a positive impact on kids' nutrition without restricting their access to TV and computers.
Apr 21, 2020
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