CHICAGO, April 20 /U.S. Newswire
The Food and Nutrition Science Alliance, consisting of seven of the nation's leading food and nutrition science organizations, commends the collaborative effort of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to provide solid guidance to Americans on how they can balance food intake and physical activity.
These federal agencies recently released "MyPyramid," a new set of tools for consumers to help them implement the key concepts in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The addition of a physical activity icon to the food guidance system symbol emphasizes the importance of energy balance, or the balance between calories in and calories out. The new guidance system provides tools that Americans can use to help choose within food groups as well as among the groups. The "MyPyramid" Web site at www.mypyramid.gov provides additional information about how to create a pyramid and a food plan that is personalized to the individual.
Fantastic! There's simply no way one can achieve healthy weight loss/fitness without the output component. - YY
Friday, April 22, 2005
Blame typhoid on dirty habits, says MB
KOTA BARU: The dirty habits of people in Kelantan have contributed to the outbreak of typhoid in the state – that is the view of the Mentri Besar.
Expressing disappointment with the people's attitude, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said these habits were the main cause of the outbreak, which had claimed two lives so far.
“I recall my statement recently saying that the people of Kelantan are not doing enough in maintaining cleanliness,'' he said yesterday after opening the new office for the Secretariat for Women, Youth and Sports Development here.
Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said on Wednesday that 68 of the 171 cases detected in Kota Baru, Machang and Tumpat had been confirmed as typhoid.
The two who died were Universiti Tun Abdul Razak student Siti Mardiah Nik Yahya, 23, from Kampung Sireh and Hasmawati Mohamad, 20, from Kampung Chepa, Sering, who was a student of Politeknik Kota Baru . – Bernama
Gee.. I wonder what the government is doing about it? Talk about not taking responsibility - this is the worst possible attitude.
Expressing disappointment with the people's attitude, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said these habits were the main cause of the outbreak, which had claimed two lives so far.
“I recall my statement recently saying that the people of Kelantan are not doing enough in maintaining cleanliness,'' he said yesterday after opening the new office for the Secretariat for Women, Youth and Sports Development here.
Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said on Wednesday that 68 of the 171 cases detected in Kota Baru, Machang and Tumpat had been confirmed as typhoid.
The two who died were Universiti Tun Abdul Razak student Siti Mardiah Nik Yahya, 23, from Kampung Sireh and Hasmawati Mohamad, 20, from Kampung Chepa, Sering, who was a student of Politeknik Kota Baru . – Bernama
Gee.. I wonder what the government is doing about it? Talk about not taking responsibility - this is the worst possible attitude.
Athletic training keeps the doctor away
By JEANNINE STEIN, LOS ANGELES TIMES, Tuesday, April 19, 2005
The fear of serious injury is why many pro athletes are often looked after like prizewinning thoroughbreds, and why the average person can benefit from aspects of their meticulous training. Pro athletes' conditioning has been modified over the years by trainers and doctors, some basing their programs on research showing how sports-specific training can greatly reduce the risk of injury. Some sports medicine specialists have worked with college and pro teams and can pass along their knowledge of injury prevention to their patients, from proper ways to warm up to sports-specific strength training.
The big mistake most people make is not progressing slowly in their exercise routine, says Dr. William O. Roberts, president of the American College of Sports Medicine. When couch potatoes hit the gym or softball field, they often do too much too fast, he says.
Which is why I'm here reading on the Internet rather than working out... I got a stress fracture of my metacarpals from running too hard too long. - YY
The fear of serious injury is why many pro athletes are often looked after like prizewinning thoroughbreds, and why the average person can benefit from aspects of their meticulous training. Pro athletes' conditioning has been modified over the years by trainers and doctors, some basing their programs on research showing how sports-specific training can greatly reduce the risk of injury. Some sports medicine specialists have worked with college and pro teams and can pass along their knowledge of injury prevention to their patients, from proper ways to warm up to sports-specific strength training.
The big mistake most people make is not progressing slowly in their exercise routine, says Dr. William O. Roberts, president of the American College of Sports Medicine. When couch potatoes hit the gym or softball field, they often do too much too fast, he says.
Which is why I'm here reading on the Internet rather than working out... I got a stress fracture of my metacarpals from running too hard too long. - YY
Weight Drops on Low Carbs with More Fat or Protein
By Amy Norton, Thu Apr 21, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who cut carbohydrates in order to lose weight do equally well whether they compensate with increased amounts of animal protein or plant-based fats, a new study suggests.
Australian researchers found that a low-fat, high-protein diet and a high-fat, moderate-protein diet were equally successful in helping 57 overweight and obese volunteers shed pounds over three months.
However...
Some experts worry about the eventual effects on the heart and blood vessels, particularly when people follow diets that are heavy in saturated fats from meat and dairy products. In addition, the metabolic effects of high-protein, high-fat diets may deplete minerals in the bones or stress the kidneys.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who cut carbohydrates in order to lose weight do equally well whether they compensate with increased amounts of animal protein or plant-based fats, a new study suggests.
Australian researchers found that a low-fat, high-protein diet and a high-fat, moderate-protein diet were equally successful in helping 57 overweight and obese volunteers shed pounds over three months.
However...
Some experts worry about the eventual effects on the heart and blood vessels, particularly when people follow diets that are heavy in saturated fats from meat and dairy products. In addition, the metabolic effects of high-protein, high-fat diets may deplete minerals in the bones or stress the kidneys.
Meat-rich diet raises pancreatic cancer risk
By FoodConsumer.org, Apr 21, 2005, 10:50
Eating a lot of processed meats such as hot dogs, sausages and luncheon meats may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented on April 19 at the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. It was found that those who consumed the highest amounts of processed meats including all types are 67 percent more likely to acquire pancreatic cancer compared with those who used the lowest amounts. Those who consumed the highest amounts of pork and red meat increased the risk by 50 percent.
Eating a lot of processed meats such as hot dogs, sausages and luncheon meats may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented on April 19 at the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. It was found that those who consumed the highest amounts of processed meats including all types are 67 percent more likely to acquire pancreatic cancer compared with those who used the lowest amounts. Those who consumed the highest amounts of pork and red meat increased the risk by 50 percent.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
No wait for weights
By Howard Cohen, Knight Ridder Newspapers, April 8, 2005
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, strength training does not hamper growth development and could even help prevent sports-related injuries.
"It's safe as young as age 8," says Dr. Eric Small, chairman of the committee on sports medicine and fitness for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
"There's no evidence of loss in flexibility. That's an old wives' tale," says Dr. Erol Yoldas, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sports medicine physician. "The studies don't show any risk if an 8-year-old wants to do some basic weight training . . . but basic supervision is an issue."
Weight training can help children learn to control their muscles and can aid bone growth and development, the AAP says.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, strength training does not hamper growth development and could even help prevent sports-related injuries.
"It's safe as young as age 8," says Dr. Eric Small, chairman of the committee on sports medicine and fitness for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
"There's no evidence of loss in flexibility. That's an old wives' tale," says Dr. Erol Yoldas, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sports medicine physician. "The studies don't show any risk if an 8-year-old wants to do some basic weight training . . . but basic supervision is an issue."
Weight training can help children learn to control their muscles and can aid bone growth and development, the AAP says.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
How does my blood sugar level affect my weight?
from www.caloriesperhour.com FAQs
When we eat, our bodies convert digestible carbohydrates into blood sugar (glucose), our main source of energy. Our blood sugar level can affect both how hungry and how energetic we feel, important factors when we are watching how we eat and exercise. It also determines whether we burn fat or store it.
Our pancreas creates a hormone called insulin that transports blood sugar into our body's cells where it is used for energy. When we eat sugar and other carbohydrate-rich foods that are quickly processed into blood sugar (e.g., most refined foods including white flour and white rice), the pancreas goes into overtime to produce the insulin necessary for all this blood sugar to be used for energy.
This surge of insulin causes our blood sugar level to drop below normal which makes us feel tired and hungry. The unfortunate result of this scenario is that it makes us want to eat something else with a high sugar content. When we do, we start the cycle all over again.
This is, IMHO, the most important thing to know in gaining control of your eating habits. It was taking out the sugar in my diet that put me back in the driver's seat in terms of eating - I decide when and what to eat, not my hunger pangs. -- YY
When we eat, our bodies convert digestible carbohydrates into blood sugar (glucose), our main source of energy. Our blood sugar level can affect both how hungry and how energetic we feel, important factors when we are watching how we eat and exercise. It also determines whether we burn fat or store it.
Our pancreas creates a hormone called insulin that transports blood sugar into our body's cells where it is used for energy. When we eat sugar and other carbohydrate-rich foods that are quickly processed into blood sugar (e.g., most refined foods including white flour and white rice), the pancreas goes into overtime to produce the insulin necessary for all this blood sugar to be used for energy.
This surge of insulin causes our blood sugar level to drop below normal which makes us feel tired and hungry. The unfortunate result of this scenario is that it makes us want to eat something else with a high sugar content. When we do, we start the cycle all over again.
This is, IMHO, the most important thing to know in gaining control of your eating habits. It was taking out the sugar in my diet that put me back in the driver's seat in terms of eating - I decide when and what to eat, not my hunger pangs. -- YY
Oh Mama! Finally, a Nutrition Bar for Pregnant Women
Beth Vincent – Public Health Expert, Mother of Three and Co-Founder of Vincent Foods Introduces Oh Mama! -- Delicious Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Addressing a void in the market for healthy and convenient foods aimed at pregnant women, Beth Vincent, CEO and Co-founder of Vincent Foods has created the Oh Mama! nutrition bar. Oh Mama! is the first nutrition bar formulated specifically to meet the needs of women who are trying to conceive, who are pregnant, or who are breastfeeding.
Getting the proper nutrition during pregnancy is critical. Doing so, however, is often a challenge for women who are busy, tired, or simply confused about what is best to eat. Oh Mama! nutrition bars are a convenient, healthy and delicious solution. The Oh Mama! nutrition bar delivers peace of mind to women as it contains DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid) as well as 14 vitamins and minerals recommended by the National Academy of Sciences for pregnant women in a tasty, low-fat snack.
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Addressing a void in the market for healthy and convenient foods aimed at pregnant women, Beth Vincent, CEO and Co-founder of Vincent Foods has created the Oh Mama! nutrition bar. Oh Mama! is the first nutrition bar formulated specifically to meet the needs of women who are trying to conceive, who are pregnant, or who are breastfeeding.
Getting the proper nutrition during pregnancy is critical. Doing so, however, is often a challenge for women who are busy, tired, or simply confused about what is best to eat. Oh Mama! nutrition bars are a convenient, healthy and delicious solution. The Oh Mama! nutrition bar delivers peace of mind to women as it contains DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid) as well as 14 vitamins and minerals recommended by the National Academy of Sciences for pregnant women in a tasty, low-fat snack.
Making It Happen: School Nutrition Success Stories - Helping Overweight Students in Public Schools
By Center for Diesease Control (CDC) Health Promotion
Apr 4, 2005, 06:58
AUSTIN, TX March 23, 2005—Making it Happen! School Nutrition Success Stories released today at George I. Sanchez Elementary School, describes successful approaches by schools to improve student nutrition. Making It Happen!, a joint publication of U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Food Nutrition and Consumer Services and Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the support of the Department of Education celebrates the bold steps that many schools and school districts have taken to increase the availability of healthy foods outside of school meal programs.
Apr 4, 2005, 06:58
AUSTIN, TX March 23, 2005—Making it Happen! School Nutrition Success Stories released today at George I. Sanchez Elementary School, describes successful approaches by schools to improve student nutrition. Making It Happen!, a joint publication of U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Food Nutrition and Consumer Services and Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the support of the Department of Education celebrates the bold steps that many schools and school districts have taken to increase the availability of healthy foods outside of school meal programs.
Universal Nutrition Launches a New Whey Isolate Protein Product, Ultra Iso WheyTM
Universal Nutrition, a sports supplement and health nutrition manufacturer, launched Ultra Iso Whey, the ultimate, ultrafiltrated whey protein isolate with absolutely no carbs, sugar, lactose or fat. Ultra Iso Whey contains only premium 100% whey protein isolates and offers 21 grams of protein per scoop.
Not all whey proteins are created equal. The purest form, whey protein isolate, is a higher quality protein. These superior whey protein isolates have more protein, less fat and carbs, than their counterparts, whey protein concentrates. Isolates typically have 90-98% protein rather than 70-85% protein in whey concentrates. Whey isolates have less than 1% lactose compared to the 5-6% in concentrates making whey isolates easily tolerated. Isolates are also higher quality and purified with a higher biological value.
Not all whey proteins are created equal. The purest form, whey protein isolate, is a higher quality protein. These superior whey protein isolates have more protein, less fat and carbs, than their counterparts, whey protein concentrates. Isolates typically have 90-98% protein rather than 70-85% protein in whey concentrates. Whey isolates have less than 1% lactose compared to the 5-6% in concentrates making whey isolates easily tolerated. Isolates are also higher quality and purified with a higher biological value.
More Osteoporosis Seen With Raw Foods Diet
Raw-Food Vegetarians Thinner, Get Less Calcium
By Miranda Hitti, WebMD Medical News
March 28, 2005 -- Raw-food vegetarian diets are associated with osteoporosis, a new study shows. Osteoporosis occurs when aging bone is broken down faster than it can be replaced, a process known as bone turnover. Doctors diagnose the bone-weakening disease with a bone mineral density test. The study compared the bone health of 18 vegetarians who ate only raw foods with a similar group that ate a standard American diet. All participants were about 54 years old.
The vegetarians had a couple of strikes against them:
Thinner. Their average body mass index (BMI) was 20, compared with 25 for their peers. Both are within normal BMI range, but thinness is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
Lowered calcium and vitamin D in their diets. On average, the vegetarians ate about 580 milligrams of calcium per day, compared with 1,093 for their peers. Vitamin D from foods was also much lower in the vegetarians. Both nutrients are essential for building strong bone.
By Miranda Hitti, WebMD Medical News
March 28, 2005 -- Raw-food vegetarian diets are associated with osteoporosis, a new study shows. Osteoporosis occurs when aging bone is broken down faster than it can be replaced, a process known as bone turnover. Doctors diagnose the bone-weakening disease with a bone mineral density test. The study compared the bone health of 18 vegetarians who ate only raw foods with a similar group that ate a standard American diet. All participants were about 54 years old.
The vegetarians had a couple of strikes against them:
Thinner. Their average body mass index (BMI) was 20, compared with 25 for their peers. Both are within normal BMI range, but thinness is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
Lowered calcium and vitamin D in their diets. On average, the vegetarians ate about 580 milligrams of calcium per day, compared with 1,093 for their peers. Vitamin D from foods was also much lower in the vegetarians. Both nutrients are essential for building strong bone.
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