Blog 'n Chat
The Blog N Chat section gives you the opportunity to read about the latest findings and information related to weight control. Rather than a discussion forum, you can use the commenting to chat back and forth about the topics that interest you. You should think of this as a community where you can share ideas with your fellow weight controllers!
What is the best way to lose weight and reduce body fat? Enroll in Weight Watchers or Join a Gym? Read on to find out the answer researchers recently learned.
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Researchers have discovered that office-based weight-loss programs have "enormous potential" to help employees shed unwanted pounds.
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A new national law in Japan calls for companies and local governments to measure every adult's waistline. At least 80% of employees or citizens and meet various deadlines to help people lose weight or else face fines.
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They can be calorie-rich and filled with fat, but that doesn't mean nuts have no place in a healthy diet. As sources of fiber, protein, and minerals, nuts can be a tasty part of a balanced diet, and at least two nutrition experts have advocated on behalf of one "excellent" nut.
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A study by researchers with the McGill University Health Center in Montreal, Canada, shows that morbidly obese individuals who undergo successful bariatric surgery may reduce their risk of developing some types of cancer by as much as 80 percent.
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Contrary to what many gym class advocates might expect, researchers in British Columbia have found that increasing the amount of time children spent in physical education classes had no effect on obesity rates among participants.
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Venezuelan researchers have discovered that eating a big breakfast may be a crucial component of successful long-term weight loss and maintenance.
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Statistics have shown that the United States may have experienced some limited successes in the struggle against childhood obesity - but the nation's top health advisor cautioned against undue enthusiasm over these preliminary results.
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The LAPD hired their first dietician to work with recruits and veteran officers to help them incorporate sound nutritional choices into their daily lives. The LAPD is believed to be one of the first major U.S. police departments to bring a full-time nutrition adviser on board.
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