A study published by the American Journal of Public Health, showed that children who lived closer to supermarkets, increased fruit and vegetable consumption and reduced their body mass index (BMI). About 500 children, 6 to 12 years old in a obesity trail in Mass. were studies, all having a BMI of or above the 95th percentile. Having close access to fruits and vegetables has also been shown to assist Latino families and help reduce the BMI of Latino kids, studies show. There are other factors still needing further research, explained the researchers of the study, focusing on household income, the drive to lose weight and other factors could determine weight loss or gain as well. To learn more about this study, click ...
Hoping to encourage schools to enjoy healthier local fresh foods, Park City along with concerned school parents are working toward fresh and non-processed meals for the Park City School District. Partners concerned for the school, are hoping for the school board to reconsider unhealthy food that is currently being served to students. Presenters including parents, dietitians and the non-profit EATS, requested changes on Tuesday 19th, 2016, to the school board, to remove anything artificial in school lunches. Although the school has foods that are acceptable under the national nutritional guidelines, they have asked for the schools to remove, artificial colors, preservatives, and sweeteners along with removal of high fructose corn syrup, bleached flour, trans fats and hormones ...
According to a new research report, poverty is a better predictor of childhood obesity than race. Based on information from 110,000 Massachusetts students, a statistical model found that, as children’s families income dropped their obesity rates rose. The report found that obesity rates were higher among Latino children. The researchers suspected that a lack of parks, full-service grocery stores, and recreational programs in poorer neighborhoods may lead to children in poverty to eating unhealthier foods and exercising less. “The findings reveal differences in the inequalities in the physical and social environment in which children are raised,” said Dr. Kim Eagle, the senior study author and director at the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center. “It ...
A new study from the JAMA Pediatrics researchers have reported one way kids can loose weight is to have easy access to water and less access to unhealthy sugary beverages. The researchers took water jet machines to schools across 483 New York City schools, finding a slight but significant decrease in the children's body mass index (BMI) measurements along with a decrease in students who were overweight. Researchers found students who used water jets had a .025 reduction of BMI for boys and a .022 standardized reduction for girls. About a four to five pound weight loss for a middle schooler. The study, led by Brian Elbel a professor of Population health and Health policy at New York University School of Medicine, also removed sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages as ...
Funding raised from the city's soda tax are now being allocated throughout different health projects. According to a recent article, funding will be divided into three ways, all in a joint effort to continually focus on health. A grant for $637,500 will be given to the Berkeley Unified School District for cooking, gardening and nutrition programs, $637,500 will be given to community based agencies that have been approved through a competitive proposal process, and $225,00 will be given to the city's Public Health Division to coordinate, evaluate and report on the programs. Possible future funding will be looked at more for helping minority youth who are more at risk for health related diseases associated with sugary beverage consumption, like obesity diabetes and tooth decay. Two ...
Access to healthier foods is vital for Latino families who may be more at risk for health-related diseases. Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative has planned to help increase access to healthier foods and help revitalize 27 communities through local food enterprises. The partner community works with experts to help community members access local opportunities for revitalizing downtowns and neighborhoods. The communities selected for assistance in 2016 were chosen from more than 300 applicants. Some assistance and support will be directed towards changes in: Williamson, W. Va. for healthier food and healthcare systems, with access to healthier foods and access to health care
Rocky Moun, N.C. for new farmer's markets and urban community gardens, and affordable ...
A new bilingual ad campaign targets 86 million Americans with prediabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it and aren’t aware of the long-term risks to their health, including type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. Among Latinos, more than 16% have type 2 diabetes, compared to only 10.2% of non-Latino whites, according to the American Diabetes Association. Medical experts suggest that if current trends continue, 15-30% of Americans with prediabetes will develop diabetes within five years. But, with plenty of exercise, weight loss and diet change prediabetes can be reversed.
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is one great way to get on track ...
Did you know that thirty grams of orange juice could contain as much sugar as three donuts? Sweetened beverages like soda, juice and lemonades are dangerous to a child's health in many ways, including their oral health. Sugary beverages can fuel cavity-causing bacteria. Delta Dental of Colorado has been informing families about the dangers of these sugary sweetened beverages with their Cavities Get Around Campaign. This campaign is helping mom's find sugar-free or low sugar alternatives that help in keeping their child happy and hydrated along with preventing oral health risks. To learn more click here, or use their bilingual ...
According to the Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), consuming healthy fats like polyunsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood, associated with lower risk of heart disease and stroke. Examples of healthy fats include foods like soybeans, avocado, corn, tofu, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, and sunflower oils. Unhealthy fats, such as trans fats, are usually found in processed foods, like baked and fried foods and found from street food vendors in countries like India. Deaths resulting from excess consumption of these unhealthy trans fats represented 7.7 percent of global heart disease deaths. The new research from AHA shows how consuming more healthy fats and reducing trans fats could also help save lives by preventing heart disease ...
