Children's health
04 Jun 2007
Lite, light and low in calories: When has shopping for foods become such a ‘de-lite’? Top 5 shopping tips for making the right choice
We live in a world where marketing and the media play a vital part of everyday life, full of attracting advertisements and tempting visual images on food labelling. How often have we tried a food item because it looks good on television, or because the label looks so enticing and…
Anatomy
04 Jun 2007
Metabolism and energetics
Metabolism refers to the body breaking down the carbohydrates, fats (lipids) and proteins in food to make energy needed for exercise and maintaining organs.
Children's health
02 Jun 2007
Study To Assess Bariatric Surgery In Adolescents Launched By NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an observational study to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents. Bariatric surgery restricts stomach size and can decrease the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs. The Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) study will help…
Children's health
31 May 2007
Bullying and obesity: Why parents need to be aware
Bullying is a common problem for primary school and high school aged children. In Australia about 10% of children report being bullied at primary school. The problem is that bullied children can go on to suffer from low self-esteem, drug abuse and depression as adults. Now there is research that…
Children's health
31 May 2007
Bullying compounds the problems for an epidemic of obese children
Bullying is a common problem for primary school and high school aged children. The self reported rate of bullying is about 10% of primary school aged children in Australia,7 but may be up to 25% in the United Kingdom.1 Bullying is also thought to be a risk factor for a…
Children's Health
18 May 2007
Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs are designed to help people who are classified as obese lose weight. The main aims in the treatment of obesity are to…
Children's health
17 May 2007
Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices
Many consumers pick foods depending on the attraction and temptation of the label on the front of the food packaging, but to become educated consumers,…
Bowel
16 May 2007
Being bullying aware
Bullying occurs when a person is repeatedly, and over time, exposed to negative comments or actions by another person. These negative actions can cause physical…
Gastro
11 May 2007
Meal Replacement Programs
Effective weight loss strategies are needed to help overweight and obese people lose weight and maintain weight loss in the long term. Meal replacements for…
