Social support for exercise and dietary habits among college students.
Weight gain in the first few years of college is becoming an important concern affecting the likelihood that more young adults are, or will become, obese (Hoffman, Policastro, Quick, & Lee, 2006; Racette, Deusinger, Strube, Highstein, & Deusinger, 2005). Reasons for this are varied, but there is clear evidence...

Fattest nation in the world?
The long-running media panic around obesity in Australia seemed to reach a crescendo in June when The Age ran with the front page headline 'Nine million Australians are a ticking "fat bomb"'. Normally I'd blame sub-editorial hyperbole for the disturbing image this evoked, but the headline accurately mirrored the...

High-protein breakfast makes you feel full.
The timing of dietary protein intake affects feelings of fullness throughout the day, according to a study by Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., which concludes that, when people eat high-quality protein foods from sources such as eggs and lean Canadian bacon for breakfast, they have a greater sense of...

'Quickfire's' Rosebud reveals cooking mantra.
Obviously, it was her way of assuring everyone that whipping up something fabulous in the kitchen is in fact possible. Now, about two months into this very entertaining, informative, and really, just mouth-watering cooking show, Chef Rosebud has even more intriguing secrets to share. Ten-Minute...

Factors help predict eating disorders in type 1.
KEYSTONE, COLO. -- Significant predictors of the onset of disturbed eating behavior within the next several years in girls with type 1 diabetes include concerns with weight and shape, a higher body mass index, depressive symptoms, and poor self-esteem--both globally and specifically with regard to physical appearance, according to...

Long-term outcomes of the ATHENA (Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise & Nutrition Alternatives) program for female high school athletes.
ABSTRACT Adolescence and emerging adulthood are critical windows for establishing life-long behaviors. We assessed long-term outcomes of a prospective randomized harm reduction/health promotion program for female high school athletes. The intervention's immediate beneficial effects on diet pill use and unhealthy eating behaviors have been reported," however, tobacco,...

Watch diabetic youth for signs of disturbed eating.
KEYSTONE, COLO. -- Red flags for disturbed eating behavior in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes include a persistently high glycosylated hemoglobin level, frequent episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis, and behaviors such as skipping insulin doses or underdosing in order to control weight, according to one expert. Another...

George Foreman Launches Web Show.
ENTERTAINMENT CLOSE-UP-17 July 2008-George Foreman Launches Web Show(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Known for the line of Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machines, the makers of the George Foreman line of grills are gearing up to put their prize money where their mouths are. Applica, the...

Japan is intent on slim waistlines.
Byline: Frank Lepore COLUMN: Frankly Speaking I'm just relieved (for more reasons than one) that I'm not a citizen of Japan. A recent newspaper article indicated that the Japanese government is intent on making it mandatory for certain age level citizens to periodically...