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December 11, 2012 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF Share | Sign up | Archive | Advertise Healthy Start  More U.S. cities report decline in childhood obesity Large cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles have witnessed their first declines in childhood obesity rates, as have some smaller cities such as Anchorage, Alaska, and Kearney, Neb. Although small, the declines may be an initial sign that the prevalence of obesity may be waning, experts said. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (12/10)       Dietary Health  Don't worry about a few bites of decadent foods, diet experts say Indulgent foods and ingredients can be savored in small quantities without going overboard on calories, dietitians and culinary experts say. Registered dietitian Carolyn O'Neil writes that it's the serving size that matters, and that adding a bit of butter to a warm whole-grain roll adds to the enjoyment of healthy foods. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (12/10)       Tips for healthy aging begin with diet, exercise Diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors influence the cellular processes linked to aging, health experts say. Tips for aging well include baking rather than broiling foods, skipping a meal to reduce calorie consumption, getting moderate amounts of exercise and at least seven hours of sleep, reducing stress and enjoying a hobby. The Washington Post (12/10)       Undeclared food allergens lead to many recalls, report says Undeclared food allergens have prompted more than 400 product recalls since 2009, ABC News says. Food manufacturers are required to clearly list the top eight allergens on product labels, but products that do not contain allergens may become cross-contaminated in the factory, leading to reactions from unsuspecting consumers. ABC News (12/10)       Science & Research  Apps plus coaching may help boost weight loss People who underwent a weight-loss program and used a mobile application that monitored their calorie intake and exercise levels lost about 15 pounds at three months and did not regain it for a year, compared with no significant weight loss among those who did not use the app, a study showed. However, those who used the app but attended less than 80% of the weight-loss sessions put on weight at one year, researchers reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. MyHealthNewsDaily.com (12/10)       Study suggests overeating can predict drug use in youths Data from the Growing Up Today Study involving 16,882 9- to 15-year-olds showed that those who had a habit of overeating or binge eating were more likely to use marijuana or other drugs. Researchers found that binge eating, not overeating, predicted the start of overweight or obesity as well as worsening depression symptoms. The findings appear in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. CNN/The Chart blog (12/10)       Study shows food choices, concerns in Pittsburgh food deserts Data from a study of two Pittsburgh neighborhoods considered to be food deserts found about 50% of residents worried their food would run out before they could go to a full-service grocery store and 42% said they did run short. The Rand study showed all retailers in both neighborhoods who sold edible items offered junk food but few offered fruits and vegetables. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (12/10)       Fitness  Stick to an exercise routine during the holidays, experts say Americans gain about a pound on average during the holidays, but fitness experts advise sticking to an existing workout rather than adding new goals to compensate for over-indulging. Trainer Tracy Anderson says the most important thing is to be consistent about exercising, and says to "eliminate the word diet from your vocabulary for three days before and after a holiday." Reuters (12/10)       Institutional Foodservice  District prepares food differently for students with allergies School nutrition professionals in an Iowa district say they work to protect students with allergies to gluten, peanuts and other foods. The 70 students in the district with food allergies receive modified menu plans from a staff dietitian. Based on that menu, students receive different foods, and the way in which the food is prepared is changed. Sioux City Journal (Iowa) (12/6)       Recipe of the Day  10 ways to enjoy nut butter Check out this list of 10 tasty ways to enjoy your favorite nut butter or nut butter combo. The Healthy Apple       Food For Thought  When you pay attention to the food you are eating, you allow yourself to truly enjoy it, and can become satisfied with just a few bites." --RD Rachel Begun, as quoted by The Atlanta-Journal Constitution       Click here to view more job listings. SmartBrief delivers need-to-know news in over 100 targeted email newsletters to over 3 million readers. All our industry briefings are FREE and open to everyone—sign up today! 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