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Browsing Archive: September, 2010

Childhood Obesity Linked to Formula In Infancy

Posted by on Thursday, September 30, 2010, In : Children's Health

Researchers found that the body fat mass in 5 to 8 year olds was 22-38 percent greater in those who were given nutrient enriched formula as infants.

The findings mean that over-nutrition in infancy can cause childhood and adult obesity.

This is not the first study that has linked adult obesity to early years of life.

The report also supports breastfeeding as healthier for newborns and infants.

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Seven Tips to Shed Pounds- Video

Posted by on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Weight Control

This is an article I want to share with you, it contains a video with tips to help people succeed with their weight loss plans.

The article is about a new study.

According to the study the mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein in 4 diets made no difference whether people lost weight.

The findings meant that behavioural factors rather than metabolism were the main influences on their weight loss.

Here is a look at the article with the video. Click Here

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Family Planning Must Include Weight Control

Posted by on Thursday, September 16, 2010, In : Women's Health

Health professionals are dealing with an obesity epidemic that is putting the unborn child at risk.

According to a report 1/2 of women in the childbearing age are overweight.

"Babies born to obese women faced significant health risks such as a greater chance of congenital abnormality and shoulder dystocia (where a baby's shoulder becomes stuck.)

There is the potential for a baby to be too large for their gestational age, increasing the likelihood of obesity in childhood.

Babies born to these w...
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