Parents have many difficult conversations with their children. They provide facts and answer questions about complex topics such as drugs, alcohol, sex and puberty. But when it comes to broaching the tricky topic of weight, the discussion can seem more intimidating. Talking about your child’s weight is often linked to their self-image — and it’s no secret that nurturing a positive self-image in children and teens can be tricky. Talking to your children about weight has become more and more important. Over the past 30 years, obesity doubled among children and tripled among adolescents in the United States. Chances are…
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August 7, 2023 3 minutes of reading Add a subject to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are published on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted to . ” data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We have not been able to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to experience this issue, please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Return to Hélio Key takeaways: Trends in dietary quality, physical activity and smoking habits improved between 1999 and March 2020, but weight and alcohol consumption did not. An expert encouraged doctors to…
East Gainesville churches team up with the UF Health Cancer Center to address the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.Event organized as part of Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThe duo, made up of members of the cancer center Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative (CDRC), will host the Power Over Breast Cancer rally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Springhill Baptist Church, 120 SE Williston Road. Registration will begin in person at 8:30 a.m. and a light breakfast will be served. Early registration prior to the day of the event is encouraged and can be done at https://bit.ly/BreastCancerGNV or by…
Starting tomorrow, all restaurants serving children’s meals in Montgomery County, Maryland will be required to serve at least one healthy children’s meal. The county will be the first jurisdiction in the country to implement such a policy, following the adoption of these healthy meals for children. legislation in March 2022. To comply with the law, at least one children’s meal offered by each restaurant must meet expert nutritional standards for calories, sodium, total sugars, total fat, saturated fat and trans fat. In addition to meeting these standards, a healthy meal must also include at least two of the following food…
At Syngenta, farmers are at the center of everything they do and in line with this commitment, Syngenta Bangladesh celebrated World Food Day on October 16, 2023, with the theme “Water is Life, water is food. Don’t leave anyone behind.” Attended by an inspiring gathering of farmers, government officials and Syngenta representatives at the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) office, Satkhira Company reinforced the importance of water awareness. The event, organized in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), highlighted the invaluable role of farmers in ensuring food security and underlined Syngenta’s commitment to empowering farmers and promoting agricultural…
In a study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior, researchers found a nuanced link between obesity and voting behavior during the 2016 presidential election. Counties with increasing obesity rates initially showed increasing support for Donald Trump up to a certain threshold, after which this support began to wane. This suggests a complex and non-linear relationship between local obesity prevalence and political voting patterns.Obesity has become a major public health problem in the United States. The prevalence of obesity has increased significantly and is associated with various chronic diseases and significant healthcare costs.The condition has become a political issue…
One of the few studies to examine the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet in a non-Mediterranean context and to assess the health benefits of an overall Mediterranean lifestyle For immediate release: August 16, 2023 Boston, MA—People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle, which includes a diet rich in Fruits and vegetablesAnd whole grains; Healthy eating habits like limiting added salt And sugars; and habits that promote restphysical activity and socializing – have a lower risk from all causes and cancer mortality, according to a new study led by La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and the Harvard TH Chan School…
Is there anyone who doesn’t like picnics? Not according to Smithsonian Review, which reported that searches for “picnic ideas” have almost quadrupled over the past year.It may be that the pandemic has accustomed us all to doing everything, including eating, outside in the fresh air, or to a new awareness of the many health benefits of spending time in nature. Whatever the reason, eating outdoors is more popular than ever, and with a little planning, you can take the perfect picnic anywhere you’ll enjoy it: the beach, the mountains, even indoors .There are of course some practical considerations when filling…
The senior center offers events, lunches and dinners The following events will take place next week at the Wood County Senior Center. To register, call the Programs Department at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or send an email (email protected). To receive Zoom login information each week, sign up for the mailing list by contacting the Programs Department. *Advanced registration required. Meal Lunch: Monday, country fried steak or BBQ chicken breast; Tuesday, goulash or almandine pollock; Wednesday, beef lasagna; Thursday, ham bread or chicken and noodles; Friday, bratwurst or chicken wings Dinner: Tuesday, ham; Wednesday, hamburger; Thursday, white chicken chili *Dinner reservations…