You searched for
We found 9 articles
Quick-burning Carbs may cause Fatty Liver
Diets rich in rapidly-digested carbohydrates not only expand waistlines, but may also cause fatty liver, a condition that can lead…
22 Nov 2007
Obesity and Sexuality
Sexuality refers to an individual's sexual attitudes, behaviours and practices. It is considered an integral part of our personality. The concept varies widely between individuals,…
22 Nov 2007
Nutrition in Adolescent Girls
Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 10 and 13 years in girls. Adolescence is characterised by the…
20 Nov 2007
The Connection between Genes and Height
It became clear nearly a century ago that many genes likely influence how tall a person grows, though little progress,…
30 Oct 2007
Comfort eating
Often when food is eaten, it is not just for the nutritional content or to appease hunger, but also for social or psychological reasons. Comfort…
27 Oct 2007
Atypical Antipsychotics
Atypical antipsychotics are a groups of medicines used to treat psychoses in schizophrenia and dementia, acute mania and severe behavioural disorders.
25 Oct 2007
Improve Healthy Eating by Involving Kids in Grocery Shopping
Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables can be a challenge for any parent. However, involving children in grocery…
12 Oct 2007
Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Common in Otherwise Healthy Children
Many otherwise healthy children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, which may put them at risk for bone diseases…
08 Oct 2007
Obesity and its Cost on the Workforce
Obesity is costing the Australian economy $637 million dollars each year due to indirect costs associated with increased sick leave, lower productivity, unemployment, disability, early…
04 Oct 2007
