Posts Tagged ‘Obesity’

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Aug31

Quick Hits (8/31/09)

by Duane on August 31st, 2009 at 11:30 am
Posted In: Headlines

There was always a feeling in my gut that this would happen some day, but I never thought it would really happen. Disney and Marvel?? Come on!
Disney acquiring Marvel Entertainment Inc.
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No Live Aid for this problem, I guess.
Africa—Yes, Africa—Has an Obesity Problem
So again I ask the question, “How is obesity being defined and measured?” [...]

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Jul06

Obesity report: SMASHED!

by Duane on July 6th, 2009 at 1:51 am
Posted In: Headlines, Junk science, Our Health, Science & Research

From consumerfreedom.com~
“The researchers drew the conclusion that the economic crisis may cause families to give up on paying more for healthy food, making fast food the only low-cost option for families. Of course, they conveniently forgot that many healthy foods – like rice, beans, potatoes, and fresh produce – are easily affordable for anyone who [...]

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Dec17

Do Me A Favor. Next Time Someone Suggests That More Education Is Needed, SLAP ‘EM

by Duane on December 17th, 2008 at 3:38 am
Posted In: Commentary, Education, Just "Why?"

This report comes out of the UK, but the results of this study are pretty similar to what we see here in the US.

Messages on healthy eating and alcohol moderation not getting through
Despite measures to tackle rising obesity, public lack understanding of lifestyle choices, survey finds
guardian.co.uk
Few people know and understand the ­government’s guidelines on healthy [...]

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