Articles Tagged with ''obesity''

Naturex Joins Obesity Movement

Naturex has chosen to take part in the fight against obesity and has teamed with the SATIN project.

September 24, 2013

Research aims to identify which ingredients and processing methods play a role in satiety and how they influence energy intake.

Scientists Bemoan Fruit Juice

Two nutrition experts say consumers need to remember that otherwise healthy fruit juices and smoothies can be loaded with fructose sugar.

September 9, 2013

"Smoothies and fruit juice are the new danger," said one researcher.

Exporting Obesity

From Mexico to Qatar, obesity rates are soaring to unprecedented levels.

September 9, 2013

The alarming trend is damaging economic performance, as well as the health of millions of consumers worldwide.

Obesity Levels Appear to Plateau

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every state except for one.

August 16, 2013

Thirteen states now have adult obesity rates above 30%; 41 states have rates of at least 25%, and every state is above 20%.

School Lunch on Obesity

Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing.

August 13, 2013

The study found some gender differences in the habits influencing body weight.

Just Weight

In the process of meeting consumer expectations, manufacturers turn to a host of options to increase satiety and the healthy reputation of their offerings.

William A. Roberts, Jr.

July 24, 2013

An obesity crisis has brought with it a variety of health concerns and conditions, but consumers are increasingly aware of the role of weight management in preventing or circumventing these wellness hurdles.

Children's Snacking

With rising childhood and teen obesity rates, instilling healthy snacking habits at a young age is more important now than ever.

June 20, 2013

Research suggests children primarily choose what to eat for breakfast, while lunch and dinner meals are controlled by moms.

Race, Socioeconomics and Childhood Obesity

A new study has found certain groups are especially at risk when fast food restaurants are located near their schools.

May 31, 2013

Children in low income and urban schools have been found to have higher body mass index (BMI) than those students who attend schools in a more affluent area.

Overweight Impact

There are more overweight and obese people in the world than the entire population of China, leading experts on cancer and obesity have warned.

May 20, 2013

The latest analysis from IASO estimates there are 1 billion overweight adults in the world and a further 475 million that are obese.

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Ingredient Challenges

Designed for Diabetes

With the continued emphasis on foods and beverages as pathways for diabetic control, there are many ingredients help formulators to make great-tasting, new diabetic products.

Stuart L. Cantor PhD

May 15, 2013

The CDC believes that, as of 2010, almost 80 million American adults aged 20 or older could be considered as pre-diabetic. And, in a CDC report released just six weeks ago, only 11% of the Americans who are at risk for diabetes are aware they are at risk.

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