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REFILE-INSIGHT-America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight | Reuters
reuters.com — “(Repeats for wider distribution. No change to headline ortext.)* Acceptable bias undercuts efforts to combat obesity* Personal choice to blame for epidemic - Reuters poll* Americans split on government” View full resource at reuters.com
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Poll: Majority believe "personal choices" are behind obesity http://t.co/7bfOkCe1
Is healthy weight impossible for many Americans? - TODAY Health - TODAY.com
today.msnbc.msn.com — “America's obesity epidemic is so deeply rooted that it will take dramatic and systemic measures - from overhauling farm policies and zoning laws to, possibly, introducing a soda tax - to fix it, the influential Institute of Medicine said on Tuesday.” View full resource at today.msnbc.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 3:59 pm By:
Darren Phelan Doctor, Emergency Physician, and Physician
Controversial topic. Not easy to make good food choices always. How does the "Biggest Loser" do it? It can be done. http://t.co/xxC5YRuP
I call it the 'baloney mass index': Why U.S obesity epidemic is far worse than previously thought | Mail Online
dailymail.co.uk — “As many as 39 percent of Americans who are classified as overweight based on BMI are actually obese, researchers from Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York have revealed.” View full resource at dailymail.co.uk
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I call it the 'baloney mass index': Why U.S obesity epidemic is far worse than previously thought http://t.co/XocRDbby via @MailOnline
Study: American Obesity Epidemic Much Worse Than CDC Believes - US News and World Report
usnews.com — “The traditional measures of obesity are inadequate, according to a new report.” View full resource at usnews.com
Most Recently Shared on April 2, 2012 at 10:42 pm By:
Sara Stein MD Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician
Surprise. The #Obesity rates are higher than previously thought when you look at body composition and %body fat... http://t.co/cP717osa
Forum On Effects Of Sugary Drinks To Be Held - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego
10news.com — “SAN DIEGO -- The American Heart Association will host a forum on Friday to provide information on the role sugar-sweetened beverages play in the obesity epidemic and what could be done to reduce their consumption. Friday, March 23, 2012.” View full resource at 10news.com
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Forum On Effects Of Sugary Drinks To Be Held http://t.co/qG4NY7OX
Obesity and Physical Fitness in California School Children - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “A series of steps to address the increase in obesity and decline in fitness in school children in California is a step in the right direction. Find out what's putting a dent in the belly of the obesity epidemic. American Heart Journal” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Obesity and Physical Fitness in California School Children: A series of steps to address the increase in obesity a... http://t.co/wPVMvIJM
The REAL Cause of the Global Obesity Epidemic | ZeroHedge
zerohedge.com — “By Washington’s BlogWorld Wide Obesity EpidemicSome 68% of all Americans are overweight, and obesity has almost doubled in the last couple of decades worldwide. As International Business Tribune reports:Studies conducted jointly by researchers at Imperial College London and Harvard University, published in the medical journal The Lancet, show that obesity worldwide almost doubled in the decades between 1980 and 2008. *** 68 per cent of Americans were found to be overweight while close to 34 perc” View full resource at zerohedge.com
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The REAL Cause of the Global Obesity Epidemic: By Washington’s Blog World Wide Obesity Epidemic Some 68% of all ... http://t.co/RnbU4wnL
Using Models and Theories to Drive Behavior Change - HealthEd Blog
healthed.typepad.com — “While reading recently about the US Department of Agriculture's new MyPlate campaign, I couldn’t help but wonder... This is an important message, but will a campaign that focuses only on awareness and the "how to" actually make a difference in the US obesity epidemic? Will it get the American public to eat better? One of the first things we as health educators learn about behavior change—a core focus of our profession—is that increasing knowledge is only the first step. On its own, kno” View full resource at healthed.typepad.com
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Obesity Epidemic May Have Peaked In U.S. : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The obesity epidemic appears to have reached a plateau, according to the latest federal statistics.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on January 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm By:
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35% of Americans adults are OBESE. Nearly two-thirds are overweight. Obesity is linked to diabetes, heart... http://t.co/tNZ7EFTC
Childhood and Adult Obesity not Budging Much in the U.S. | Observations, Scientific American Blog Network
blogs.scientificamerican.com — “The rates of obesity in the U.S. are holding steady, despite ongoing efforts to curb the epidemic, according to two new reports, published online Tuesday in ...” View full resource at blogs.scientificamerican.com
Most Recently Shared on January 17, 2012 at 8:16 pm By:
Scientific American Health Magazine
Childhood and Adult Obesity not Budging Much in the U.S. http://t.co/pJxYGbcv
Why we're getting fatter -- and what to do about it - CNN.com
cnn.com — “David Frum says basic aspects of American life cause the obesity epidemic -- and while Michelle Obama's campaign is a good move, a cure won't be easy.” View full resource at cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on January 2, 2012 at 1:03 pm By:
Opinion: Why we're getting fatter http://t.co/RTsZIULV
For Black Girls, Lack Of Exercise Heightens Obesity Risk : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “About half of African-American women in the U.S. are obese, compared to 30 percent of white women. Black women not only carry more weight, but they start piling on extra pounds years before their white counterparts. Around age 8 or 9, girls become less active, and the decline is steepest for black girls.” View full resource at npr.org
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Americans Are Fat, And Expected To Get Much Fatter : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “More than three-quarters of Americans will be overweight or obese by 2020 if current behavior continues, new research days. Rates of diabetes would rise, too. That's bad news for cardiovascular health, despite the fact that people are doing better at avoiding smoking, and other risks.” View full resource at npr.org
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Type 2 Diabetes in Women: Young, Slim, and Diabetic | Women's Health Magazine
womenshealthmag.com — “As Americans have become heavier, type 2 diabetes has grown into a national epidemic. But type 2 diabetes is threatening a new group of people: seemingly fit women.” View full resource at womenshealthmag.com
Most Recently Shared on November 13, 2011 at 10:35 pm By:
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Think type 2 diabetes only affects overweight people? Stress and lack of exercise can put you at risk http://t.co/RUSUShwH
Hidden Drivers of Childhood Obesity Operate Behind the Scenes: Scientific American
scientificamerican.com — “New research reveals that the obesity epidemic in children has more complex causes than just diet and exercise” View full resource at scientificamerican.com
Most Recently Shared on October 31, 2011 at 6:06 pm By:
Dr. David Palmiter PhD, Doctor, and Psychologist
Hidden Drivers of Childhood #Obesity Operate Behind the Scenes http://t.co/zWB1ksbv #parenting #health
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