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Strict wedding day goals can lead to extra weight gain, study shows
Brides desperate to lose weight before their big day are more likely to gain it back after just six months, a new study shows.
Of
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Breakfast 'crucial to children's performance at school'
With children now back in the swing of school, it is important for parents to make sure they're getting enough nourishment for all that learning.
Nowhere is a read more.
Slim parents more likely to have skinny children
A parent's weight has a direct influence on that of their children, according to research from the University College London Epidemiology & Public Health.
The research showed that a child whose parents are thinner is three times
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British Dietetic Association: Family meals improve nutrition
Families should aim to eat together in order to encourage children to have a balanced diet.
That is according to Dr Sarah
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Psychologist warns food important for socialising and nutrition
Eating a healthy diet can help improve a person's mood and may help to create a workforce of healthy and happy employees.
That
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Mentoring helps overweight teenagers, research reveals
A programme launched in the US entitled HealthCorps, which involves educating and mentoring obese teenagers has revealed that the programme has some success with helping them to lead healthier lifestyles.
The study, which was published in
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Advertising and parents may influence children's diets
Both advertising and parental influence have an effect on what food choices children make, according to study published in the Journal of Paediatrics.
The study found that when children were shown a series of cartoons with adverts for
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Green tea may slow weight gain
A research project by Penn State has suggested that adding green tea to a person's diet may help them to control weight gain, even if … read more.
Nutritionist recommends raw food
People should be encouraged to grow their own vegetables and eat their produce raw, as it helps the food maintain its vitamins and minerals.
That is the advice being offered by Suzi Grant, nutritionist and author, who has suggested that it
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Children's Food Campaign: Healthy free kids' meals for all
Companies who market junk food to children are having a negative influence on the type of things young people are asking their parents to buy for their packed lunches.
That is according to Charlie Powell, campaign director for the
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Early birds less likely to be overweight
Going to bed and getting up early reduces the chances of becoming obese, according to researchers at the University of South Australia.
The study, which appeared in the October 1st issue of the journal Sleep, revealed that participants who
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Coffee drinkers should regulate intake
Coffee drinkers should be vigilant about the quantities they consume in their diet, an expert has warned.
Michelle Clemons, a
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