People who viewed posters suggesting that they “join a gym” or “take a walk” ate more food after looking at the posters than people who saw similarly designed posters prompting them to “make friends” or “be in a group”.
Antioxidant supplements generally do not help prevent cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Too high doses of the antioxidants vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin E may even increase the risk of dying sooner.
Methods to encourage more walking, like pedometers, walking groups or encouragement to walk to school or work could help people walk an extra 30 to 60 minutes per week.
Whether you have a wall full of medals or haven’t moved since P.E. class, here’s some workout wisdom.
In a study of more than 6,500 children ages 2 to 18, the researchers found those not meeting recommendations tended to be male, older and living in households making between 130 percent and 350 percent of the federal poverty level. The researchers found 2-to-5 year-olds consumed significantly more fruit and juice than children ages 6 to 11 and 12 to 18 year olds. Total vegetable consumption was significantly higher among 12-to-18 year-olds. However, only 8 percent of vegetables consumed by children in all groups were dark green or orange; fried potatoes constituted about 46 percent of total vegetable consumption.
This paper presents a case study on using research and law to change public health policy. The City Project (a legal and policy advocacy organization), working with teachers and school officials, is using social science and legal research to promote changes in public policy to ensure physical education in public schools in Los Angeles, California.
Produce Safety
Apr 16
Health Canada has launched a new series of fact sheets on the safe handling of fresh produce to help Canadians reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Find Fresh Produce Safety general facts and fact sheets on Melons, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Leafy Greens and Mushrooms.
A study of more than 2,800 U.S. adults in their 70s found that those who were overweight or obese at any point in adulthood had an increased risk of developing problems with walking and climbing stairs.
An obesity-prevention program tested in several Dutch schools was able to cut down teenagers’ consumption of sugary sodas and curb body-fat gain. The DOiT program aimed to boost students’ exercise levels, steer them away from junk food and sugar-sweetened drinks.
Chicago-based United says that it decided to adopt the tougher policy receiving more than 700 complaints last year from passengers “who did not have a comfortable flight because the person next to them infringed on their seat. Passengers who are too large to fit comfortably in single coach seat will be required to buy a second ticket or upgrade to business class, where seats are larger.