Do You Sit a Lot?
It might not be so great for your health, even if you exercise regularly. Canadian researchers are part of a pioneer field of study looking at the effects that sitting has on the body. At a lab in Ottawa, scientists are observing children as they watch TV, monitoring their pressure and oxygen consumption. The scientists want to see how sedentary time, such as sitting all day at school and then channel surfing at night, harms...
“Sugar-Free” May Not Mean “Low Calorie” Either
As noted by this article in the LA Times: But consumers who reach for sugarless or reduced-sugar versions of their favorite treats in the hopes of consuming fewer calories and shedding a few pounds should read product labels carefully, says Mary Ann Johnson, professor of foods and nutrition at the University of Georgia in Athens and a spokeswoman for the American Society for Nutrition. “Just because you take the sugar out of...
“Organic” Does Not Mean Low Calorie
CNN reports on a new study, published in the psychology journal “Judgement and Decisionmaking”… Popular culture has promoted strong associations between the concepts of “organic” and “healthy,” leading some consumers to believe that organic foods have fewer calories than their non-organic counterparts, the study said. This may also lead people to make choices about foods that are...
Jennifer Playz Dum
Sigh. I’d like to think that – as a regular Washington Post columnist – Jennifer La Rue Huget has a somewhat-greater-than-room-temperature IQ, but after reading today’s column, I’m not so sure, anymore. If things worked the way we thought they should, K. Dun Gifford would still be alive. Gifford, a longtime advocate of healthful eating and particularly of the Mediterranean diet, died on May 9 at age 71....
The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity: A Global Call to Action
I picked up on this from Obesity Panacea, and figured I’d do my small part to spread the word. If you have any interest in the importance of physical activity (as a parent, educator, policy maker, researcher, or in any other capacity), I strongly urge you to visit the Charter website http://www.globalpa.org.uk/, where you can read the full Charter. It is also incredibly important that people register their support (as...
NSF Statement on Consumer Reports Article on Protein Drinks
I’m sure many of you have seen news reports on Consumer Reports’ (CR) expose on protein drinks. I will have more to write on this particular topic in the next few days. In the meantime, I was interested to see this statement by the not-for-profit, independent certification company, NSF International, disputing the numbers CR reported for Muscle Milk. NSF International cannot comment on the test results reported in the...
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