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In the News: Eating fast increases risk of weight gain and cancer

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:40:35 +0000

Last month’s IN THE NEWS highlighted a study published in the British Medical Journal Online First which suggested that those who eat quickly treble their risk of being overweight. Scientists involved in the study believe that the modern manner of eating on the go – and until absolutely full – is a significant factor in the current obesity epidemic because it overrides signals in the brain which normally encourage a little more self control. Now a study of British youngsters by Cancer Research UK, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that teaching children to savour their food will not only help them manage their weight but also help combat cancer.

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In the News: Eating breakfast cuts risk of obesity

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:30:51 +0000

Yet more evidence of the weight loss benefits of eating breakfast to kick start your metabolism (fat burning) for the day ahead have been revealed by a recent study directed by the University of London.

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In the News: Jump to boost children’s bone health

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:50:01 +0000

Physiotherapists at the Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, asked children with an average age of 14 to perform a ten minute warm up of star jumps, side lunges and skipping twice a week before their PE sessions. At the start of the eight month study the children could only manage around 50 jumps but by the end they could do 300 and their bone and muscle strength had improved significantly as a result.

Approximately 80 percent of bone mass is accrued in the first 20 years of life and especially around puberty because of circulating hormones so, according to this new study, children should be encouraged to jump and skip as often as possible to boost the health of their bones.

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Ask Marilyn: How do I get my kids to eat their vegetables?

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:30:54 +0000

Q: How do I get my kids to eat their vegetables?

A: Initially, by means of subterfuge. Add grated or mashed vegetables to pizzas, casseroles, pasta sauce and soups. As you are doing this help get your children involved in planning, shopping and cooking so that they take more interest in the world of fresh produce. Research by the British Food Council shows that children are more willing to eat the food they have themselves chosen.

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Ask Marilyn: how much fruit and veg do children need?

Marilyn — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:40:34 +0000

Q: How many fruits and vegetables should my children eat each day?

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In the News: Warning over dangerous ‘gender bending’ chemical in baby bottles

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:30:02 +0000

In May 2008 the National Childbirth Trust called on manufacturers to put warning labels on bottles made with a Bisphenol A because they believe that it may be putting young children and babies at risk.

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In the News: Probiotics during pregnancy reduces risk of babies and children suffering allergies

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:50:03 +0000

Research from the University of Helsinki has suggested that taking probiotic supplements during pregnancy may reduce the risk of babies suffering from childhood allergies. Probiotics which can be found in live, natural yogurts are living organisms designed to restore a healthy balance in the gut and prevent stomach upsets. Some experts believe they may also stimulate the growth of the immune system and play a part in preventing asthma, allergies and eczema.

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Asthma linked to lack of vitamin E during pregnancy

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:50:05 +0000

A lack of vitamin E during pregnancy may substantially increase the risk of childhood asthma. Scientists at Aberdeen University believe vitamin E and D could account for up to a third of new cases of asthma in recent decades. The increase in asthma, especially in children, has never been fully explained. However, there is growing evidence that maternal diet is implicated in the rise of asthma. The research found a clear link between asthma and wheezing in children aged three and low intake of vitamin E by the mother during pregnancy.

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In the News: Food additives do harm children

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:20:38 +0000

This month more research has been published by British scientists to confirm what many of us already know: food additives do serious physical and mental harm to children.

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In the News: Cake eating mums can make their babies fat

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:30:44 +0000

Mums who eat the kinds of foods that contain hydrogenated fats, such as takeaways, snacks, cakes and sweets when they are pregnant or breastfeeding could end up with heavier babies.

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