Arne Astrup says: The optimal diet for prevention of weight gain, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes is fat-reduced, fiber-rich, high in low-energy density carbohydrates (fruit, vegetables, and whole grain products), and intake of energy-containing drinks is restricted.
2,043 Dutch children born in 1996-1997 were studied. Breastfed children had a healthier diet at 7 years compared to nonbreastfed children, but this difference could not explain the lower overweight risk at 8 years in breastfed children.
This New Zealand study adds data on travel distances to the closest fast-food outlet neighbourhoods to a national health survey. Residents in neighbourhoods with the furthest access to a multinational fast-food outlet were more likely to eat the recommended intake of vegetables but also be overweight.
A Playground Advisory Unit prepared individual reports containing several environmental recommendations to increase participation in physical activity to three primary schools in Sydney. This process process of providing a Kidsafe playground reports, as well as support through meetings and interviews, appears to promote environmental change in schools.
Linking local farm F%V to school lunches, while more expensive and more work, pays off in better food that more students eat, food service directors say. In turn, better food leads more children to sign up for school lunches, which offsets costs. And school purchases nurture regional agricultural economies.
Et flertal i Borgerrepræsentationen besluttede torsdag aften, at Nørrebrogade bliver lukket for gennemkørende biltrafik mellem søerne og Nørrebro Station i en tre måneders forsøgsperiode fra 1. oktober.
10 minute high impact activities in schools such as jumping and skipping provided twice a week for about eight months, significantly improved bone and muscle strength in healthy teenagers compared to regular warm-ups.
In the fight against obesity, powerful health officials want to see chain restaurants like McDonald’s and Wendy’s display calories on their menu boards. Lesley Stahl reports.
More Than 1 in 3 US High Schools Push Junk Food, the CDC reports.
Watch this video on how students and teachers at a York City School add 30 games and activities by painting their playground.