A team of researchers has examined the effect of exercise on fat accumulation in five obese women. In one session the women overate and did not exercise; in a follow-on session they overate and did exercise. The researchers found that: the body’s fat-burning oxidation rate was reduced after one day of overeating; Just one session of exercise increased the rate of fat-burning oxidation; and exercise increased the amount of fat that would eventually be stored in the muscle.
A new study published in Nutrition and Cancer shows that consumers are exposed to a known carcinogen when they consume grilled chicken. One hundred samples from seven popular chain restaurants were analyzed by an independent laboratory, and PhIP, a known human carcinogen, was found in every sample.
Previous research had shown that laboratory animals given 30%to 50% less food can live up to 50% longer. Because of those findings, some people have adopted calorie restriction in the hope that they can lengthen their lives. But the new and preliminary research suggests the diet may not have the desired effect unless people on calorie restriction also restrict their protein intake.
The study included 264 children with an increased genetic risk for type 1 diabetes who tested positive for two or more diabetes-associated autoantibodies in consecutive blood samples taken 3 month to 6 months apart.
This study is based on 28 semistructured interviews of adults and a child (age 10-17) in their home. Effect of adult consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may also benefit their children. Researchers suggest that decreasing availability of soda for everyone in the home is an important strategy.
Free school meals works
Sep 24
Between 2004 and 2007 Hull Council in the UK ran an experiment where it provided universal free school meals to all primary school children. Results include that heads and teachers reported children were more relaxed and better behaved in school.
While dieters often banish tempting foods from their kitchens, a new study suggests that keeping some sweet treats around might be a good way to build willpower.
About 1 million Americans suffer a skin disorder called vitiligo, which causes unsightly white patches on the face, hands and other parts of the body. A Loyola University Hospital researcher has won a five-year, $1.7 million federal grant to investigate a new way to treat vitiligo. This research also could point the way to new treatments for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Young people in Northern Ireland are being reminded of the dangers of skin cancer after new figures revealed that cases of the deadliest form, malignant melanoma, have nearly tripled since the mid 1980s.
Landbrugsrådet har afsat 900.000 kr. til starthjælp til beskrivelse, formulering og opstart af nye partnerskaber, der samler forskellige aktører. Landbrugsrådet ønsker at støtte projekter, som tager udgangspunkt i ernæringsindsatser til grupper med særlige ernæringsmæssige behov. Det overordnede mål er at bidrage til udvikling af viden, værktøjer, velsmagende produkter m.v. indenfor kost, ernæring og livsstil. Der kan søges om 50.000-120.000 kr. pr. projekt. Ansøgningsfrist er mandag den 3. november 2008 kl. 10.00. Brug dette ansøgningsskema: http://modefrugt.dk/kb/2008/LBRstarthjaelp2009skema.doc