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- Dietitians say they follow their own advice
Dietitians say they follow the nutrition advice they give to clients, such as eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, balancing meals and snacks, and practicing moderation. Registered dietitian Jennifer Klein says she supports reaching a healthy balance of foods, "so even when I indulge in something decadent I don't really consider it falling off the wagon." Asbury Park Press (Neptune-Asbury Park, N.J.)
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- Food insecurity might increase childhood-obesity risk
Low-income mothers with babies younger than 6 months who reported being food insecure showed controlling feeding practices -- such as food restriction and pressuring -- which might increase the risk of childhood obesity, a study revealed. Researchers also found that food-insecure mothers were more likely than non-insecure counterparts to be worried that their child might become overweight. The results were presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting and will be published in the journal Pediatrics. Yahoo!/Asian News International
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- Obesity costs are on the rise in the U.S.
 The costs of the rising rate of obesity in the U.S. for government, businesses and individuals are greater than previously estimated, and are spurring efforts to find solutions to the obesity epidemic. Research estimates that obesity-related absenteeism costs employers up to $6.4 billion a year, while "presenteeism" due to obesity comes in at about $30 billion a year. A study calculated $190 billion annually in additional medical spending as a result of obesity, higher than previous estimates. Reuters
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- Squats top the list of fat-burning exercises, trainer says
Five fat-burning exercises are squats, boxing, kettlebell swings, plyometrics and cycling, fitness trainer Pamela Hernandez writes. She writes that squats are a favorite because they work all of the big leg muscles and there are many ways to vary the exercise to keep it from getting boring. DietsInReview.com
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- Yoga plus spinning creates a full-body workout
Fitness instructor Gabriella Boston combines 45 minutes of high-intensity spinning and 45 minutes of elementary yoga, saying the two exercises fit well together for a full-body workout and a mind-body balance. The workout can help exercise different muscles and emphasizes flexibility and balance. The Washington Post
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