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
Obesity
Chileans now consume a lot less sugar after landmark public health law
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
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
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
Fat is where it's at
Janet Paskin | June/July 2009 issue Jenny Matthau stands in front of hundreds of students at the Natural Gourmet School and speaks heresy. The New York City culinary program specializes in "health-supportive, whole-foods cuisine" with a "plant-based curriculum." Beef and pork … [Read more...] about Fat is where it's at
