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- Survey finds people's ideal body weight rises over time
A Gallup survey found that 59% of men and 69% of women were heavier than their average ideal weight by 1 or more pounds. Researchers also found that 60% of adults said their weight was just about right, despite the worsening obesity epidemic, suggesting that Americans are moving to higher ideal weights to change their expectations as their actual weights increase. Gallup.com
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- Dietitian cites nutrition choices to increase energy
There are healthy ways to feel energized without using energy drinks, which are under FDA investigation because of deaths linked to caffeine toxicity, registered dietitian Tiffany Barrett writes. Exercise, sleep and stress reduction are important, along with good nutrition, which includes getting enough water, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium. CNN
(11/27)
- Steamed dishes can be surprisingly delicious
Chef and owner of San Francisco's Slanted Door restaurant Charles Phan grew up eating the steamed dishes that are a staple in his native Vietnam, where, he writes, "a properly steamed fish is a benchmark for professional chefs." Phan hopes he can change the way Americans perceive steamed food and prove it is not just a cooking technique for the health-conscious, but a way to quickly create moist, flavorful dishes. The Wall Street Journal
(11/23)
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- Parents are more mindful of children's nutrition than their own
Data from the International Food Information Council Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey showed only 16% of parents reported having a very or extremely healthful diet. Also, almost 70% said they were more concerned about the nutritional content of foods and drinks they purchase for their children than about the ones they get for themselves. Researchers also found that only 12% of parents described their physical activity levels as vigorous, compared with 17% of non-parents. United Press International
(11/24)
- More consumers attempt to cut down on sugar and HFCS
Seventy percent of Americans are trying to consume less sugar, while 63% say they are trying to lower their intake of high-fructose corn syrup, according to a poll by the International Food Information Council Foundation. The results appear in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. FoodNavigator
(11/26)
- Exercise may boost brain health, study shows
Researchers found that older adults who burned more calories had more gray matter in their brains, and suggested that people engage in fitness activities earlier, in their 40s and 50s, to get the maximum effect. American Academy of Neurology spokesman Dave Knopman said the study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, shows a link between activity and brain health, but does not prove that activity preserves brain matter. USA Today
(11/26)
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- In-school chefs could help educate children on healthy eating
Having chefs in school cafeterias to educate children about food preparation and nutrition would have a larger impact than simply changing the offerings in the cafeteria, chef Tia McDonald writes. "Just as children must learn reading, writing and math, a quality food education is necessary for the transition to successful, healthy adulthood. And just as those children must have quality teachers to help them succeed, they should also have chefs in schools to build their foundation in food," McDonald writes. The Philadelphia Inquirer/The Public's Health blog
(11/21)
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--RD Tiffany Barrett, writing at CNN
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