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French Warnings on Junk-Food Ads: Cool or Not?
French women have long been admired for their ability to eat the rich, high-calorie foods of their cuisine without becoming overweight. They have inspired diet tips and books. This moderate food culture might have more to do with the government than we thought because the French Parliament seems to be legislating the two extremes of current weight issues.
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Fittingly Mad: "Functional" Junk Foods
Companies are always coming up with new ways to entice customers to buy their products. Recently, a whole line of functional foods has evolved — regular foods that are enhanced with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. These products sound really healthy, so the average consumer sees "Now With Added Fiber" or "Packed With Vitamin A" on the package and places it to the cart without even looking at the label.
DrSugar: Tips For Healthy Weight Gain?
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear Dr. Sugar,
I'd like some advice on how to gain weight the healthy way.
Eating disorders
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Complications of Bulimia...
- Complications of Anorexia...
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment for Bulimia
- Treatment for Anorexia
- Therapy
- Resources
- References
- Eating disorders typically occur among young women.
- Bulimia nervosa involves a pattern of bingeing and purging. Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from depression.
- Anorexia nervosa involves a pattern of self-starvation. Patients often have an accompanying anxiety disorder (such as obsessive compulsive disorder) or depression.
Menstrual disorders
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Menstrual Disorders
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
DrSugar Answers: Cutting Too Many Calories Too Fast?
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions.
Dear DrSugar,
I am currently cutting back and trying to lose some weight (as always), but this time I am sticking with it even if i have a bad day, but I am not sure how many calories I should be eating. I was talking to a friend who said if I am always hungry I am not eating enough.
Top Nutrition Trends For 2008
As we depart from a time when more was better in terms of food, we're seeing a different direction in nutrition trends to watch in 2008. Instead off "added," we'll be seeing "natural," and I couldn't be happier. The Chicago Tribune is predicting the top nutrition trends to watch in 2008.
Junk Food for Kids is Junk
There has been a promising trend among health professionals to start focusing on younger America in the current ongoing battle against obesity.
The Biggest Loser recently had a special about high school aged kids and what they're eating at school. The kids ate mostly pizza, fries and a drink called the red stuff.
No Wonder Kids Are Fat
Have you watched TV lately? Prime time evening shows are overflowing with commercials advertising junk food. Pizza, ice cream, candy bars, soda, sodium-filled snacks, and fast food.
Top 10 Detoxifying Foods
I'm not a big fan of detoxes. I think that in most cases, they're unnecessary for the average person. With that being said, there is nothing wrong with adding some good fruits and veggies with detoxifying properties to your existing diet to help keep things moving along.
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