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• Excess body fat may indicate increased risk of kidney disease

  Patients with metabolic syndrome, who are diagnosed as those suffering from three or more of the following: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat in the waist or abdomen, low good cholesterol, and higher levels of fatty acids, are...

• People eat more on holiday, research suggests

  Consumers seem to forget their healthy diets when on holiday, according to a study from Churchill Travel Insurance.
  
  Research by the company has revealed that 45 per cent of holidaymakers ate more food while on a break than they would at...

• Good diet in pregnancy vital for baby's teeth, research suggests

  A woman's diet during pregnancy can impact on the oral health of her unborn child, according to Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the...

• Employers do not encourage healthy diet, report suggests

  More than a third – 38 per cent - of employers who offer their staff food are failing to give them healthy options, according to the Aviva Health of the Workplace report.
  
  In addition, some 19 per cent of those questioned admitted to...

• Doctor advises people to cut fat to avoid type 2 diabetes

  People who are concerned about type 2 diabetes should aim to keep physically active and watch the amount of fat they have in their...

• Heart UK: Good diet and regular exercise keeps you healthy

  People who want to lose weight through exercise need to commit to a minimum of one hour's physical activity per day.
  
  That is...

• Being overweight increases asthma risk of unborn child, research reveals

  Being overweight or obese before becoming pregnant can put that woman's child at increased risk of developing asthma in adolescence.
  That is according to research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
  
  The...

• British Dietetic Association: Packed lunch should have four main food groups

  Children's' packed lunches should contain food from all of the four major food groups, according to Dr Sarah Schenker, dietician from the British Dietetic Association.
  
  Dr Schenker suggested that parents should vary their...

• WCRF warns of 'unhealthy' brands advertising to children

  The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has warned that brands which target unhealthy food and drink at youngsters are not being policed enough.
  
  Its concern comes in the wake of research from the Kids Brand Index which has shown that nine...

• Nutritionist recommends high carb, low fat diet for sport

  If people want to improve their fitness and sports performance they should aim to eat carbohydrates, protein and vegetables in every...