Consumers and f&v producers often share the idea that nationally grown f&v contain less pesticide residues than imported products. This is often backed by research. But every country can’t be right. Here is an example of research showing that national produce contains the most pesticides. This research is from the US.
Obesity is a Family Affair
Dec 11
Adolescents tended to be heavier in families that frequently missed meals or spent several hours a day in front of the TV or video games, researchers report in a special issue of the American Journal of Sociology.
A new study from the psychology department at Tufts University shows that when dieters eliminate carbohydrates from their meals, they performed more poorly on memory-based tasks than when they reduce calories, but maintain carbohydrates. When carbohydrates were reintroduced, cognition skills returned to normal.
The frequency at which one is visually exposed to an object can provide evidence about this expected payoff, and our brains have evolved mechanisms that exploit this information, rationally modulating our preferences. Such advertising tactics work because they tap into our non-conscious mechanisms for optimal preferences, hijacking them for selling a company’s products.
Cykelbyudvikling
Dec 11
Regeringen har afsat 100 millioner kroner om året til bedre forhold for cyklister. Det er en god start, mener Kræftens Bekæmpelse, Hjerteforeningen, Diabetesforeningen og Lægeforeningen. Men der er brug for det dobbelte, hvis danskerne for alvor skal vælge cykelpedalerne frem for gaspedalen. Læs organisationernes fælles pressemeddelelse her.
Millionbøde til melproducent
Dec 11
Konkurrencestyrelsen, som har givet Valsemøllen en bøde for en ulovlig prisaftale mellem Valsemøllen og grossisten Hedegård & Christensen Eftf. Bøden er på en million kroner og direktøren har fået en personlig bøde på 100.000 kroner for at forsøge at diktere priserne. Møllen betegner forseelsen som ganske uforsætlig.
The Cancer Project found that most Value Menus are high in fat, saturated fat, calories, sodium, and cholesterol. Many items also contain processed meats and grilled meats, which are linked to increased cancer risk. The five most unhealthful items on the US market were ranked from worst to least bad are: 1) Junior Bacon Cheeseburger (Jack in the Box) 2) Cheesy Double Beef Burrito (Taco Bell) 3) Breakfast Sausage Biscuit (Burger King) 4) McDouble (McD) and 5) Junior Bacon Cheeseburger (Wendy’s).
5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
Dec 11
The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children has introduces a new program called 5-4-3-2-1 where 24 high school students teach nutrition classes to elementary age children. The classes are being held at various after-school programs and day care centers. The students are teaching students the 5-4-3-2-1 principle, which advocates five servings of fruits and vegetables, four glasses of water, three servings of low-fat dairy products, two hours or less of screen time and one hour or more of exercise daily.
Michael Pollan on pbs
Dec 11
Professor of Journalism Michael Pollan suggested to Obama how he should reform agriculture and the US food system. On this highly interesting TV-show he explains why and how. Please enjoy. And thanks to Marion Nestlé for pointing it out.
These two books were published in 2006 by WHO Europe.
Physical activity and health in Europe: evidence for actionThis book is written for European policy-makers and leaders from different sectors that can promote physical activity, including health, sports and recreation, transport, employment, urban planning, education and the mass media. It sets out the facts about health-enhancing physical activity, provides examples of action already being taken, highlights the contributions that can be made by health and other sectors and makes the case for concerted action across the WHO European Region.
You can order the printed version here. The book is also avaiable in Danish click here.
Promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments. The role of local governments. The solid factsThis publication presents the best available evidence on physical activity in the urban environment and makes suggestions for policy and practice based on that evidence. Mayors and other elected city officials can use this information to address the needs and contributions of all citizens in different settings of everyday life with the aims of ensuring equitable and comprehensive efforts to promote physical activity and active living.
You can order the printed edition here. The book is also avaiable in Danish click here.