Kids with obesity-linked gene like fattening foods
Scientists may have figured out one reason some people reach for the french fries instead of an apple.
Chinese weight-loss camp helps U.S. man
At the Aimin Fat Reduction Hospital in the Chinese city of Tianjin, they have never seen anyone so big.
Changing your mind can change your body, too
Change your mind, and you just might change your body, too. Psychologists say our “self talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine.
Junk food advert code launched
A global campaign aimed at reducing the marketing of unhealthy food to children has been launched.
The way to eat: A Six-Step Path to Lifelong Weight Control
Katz, a professor at Yale University School of Medicine and director of Yale’s nutrition center, offers a comprehensive overview of food and diets.
The book begins with a guide to nutritional basics and what people need to eat vs. what they may want to eat. Katz debunks common myths and offers specific suggestions such as how to eat less salt, what percentage of different foods should be consumed daily, how to limit foods, etc.
