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Chris Christie Weight: Why It's Hard to Get Fit (Especially When You're Famous)
Rajiv Narayan in Obesity 5 days ago
Governor Chris Christie is the accidental champion of weight stigma awareness, an unwitting symbol of what it means to be obese in America.
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Obese Americans Are Actually Less Likely to Die Than You
Yumi Araki in Obesity 1 month ago
A report finds that the fatter you are, the longer you may live, but that doesn't necessarily mean obesity extends lives, as some obese individuals may take care of themselves in other ways.
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97% Of Restaurant Meals Fail This Health Standard
Rajiv Narayan in Obesity 2 months ago
What's the big deal if restaurants offer bad food — don't we expect them to do just that?
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Soda Sales Drop to 17-Year Low: How Will the Industry Respond?
Nate Abrams in Obesity 2 months ago
Soda sales fell to its lowest point since 1996. Does this spell disaster for soda giants?
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Food and Mood: How What You Eat Impacts How You Feel
Mike Serfas in Obesity 2 months ago
Penn State researchers report that bouts of unhealthy eating could worsen bad moods. Are we any closer to understanding the relationship of nutrition and depression?
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The Biggest Loser Season 14 Finale: Show Promotes Bad Science, Stereotypes
Cameron English in Obesity 2 months ago
The hit reality show is based on bad science, starvation diets, and excessive exercise and sends the wrong message to people who want to lose weight.
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The Obesity Problem Needs Our Full Attention
Olga Jbeili in Obesity 3 months ago
As obesity rates climb, we as a nation need to take action to promote healthier habits among Americans.
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Obesity Crisis Over? Children Now Eating Fewer Carbohydrates
Cameron English in Obesity 3 months ago
The CDC reports that American children are eating less than they did a decade ago, but what's more important is that they're eating fewer carbohydrates.
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