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High levels of vitamin D in first year may protect children from obesity

November 2, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

A new study out of the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests higher levels of vitamin D in the first year of life can help protect children against obesity in adolescence. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, used data … [Read more...] about High levels of vitamin D in first year may protect children from obesity

Oaxaca state in Mexico bans sale of junk food to children to curb obesity

August 10, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Future generations from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca may steer clear of obesity-related health issues, thanks to a new law passed by state officials, banning the sale of junk food and sugary drinks to children, in an attempt to reduce high obesity and diabetes … [Read more...] about Oaxaca state in Mexico bans sale of junk food to children to curb obesity

Chileans now consume a lot less sugar after landmark public health law

February 13, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

The world’s toughest controls over the promotion of sugary drinks, brought in by a nation beset by obesity, have cut purchases by nearly a quarter in two years, research has shown.  Four years ago, the people of Chile were consuming more sugary drinks per head than any other … [Read more...] about Chileans now consume a lot less sugar after landmark public health law

Ending this subsidy will significantly increase health

October 31, 2018 by Jurriaan Kamp

A 2016 report found that sugary drinks are something rarely missing on the shopping lists of Americans who receive food stamps. According to the report, nearly 10 percent of the value of food stamps gets spent on soda. That’s more than $75 million worth of taxpayer money. This … [Read more...] about Ending this subsidy will significantly increase health

David Ludwig: Child obesity expert

January 1, 2010 by Jurriaan Kamp

Food activist and author, Michael Pollan, says David Ludwig is a "pioneering researcher, clinician and writer who is making a difference in the fight against child obesity." Wroth,Carmel | Jan/Feb 2010 issue David Ludwig, Director, Obesity Program, Children's Hospital, … [Read more...] about David Ludwig: Child obesity expert

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