Belly fat linked to vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is a huge and growing problem in the United States. A recent study finds a link between abdominal fat and low levels of vitamin D.

New Rules For School Snack Foods Announced In USA

The USDA (US Department of Agriculture) released its long-awaited nutritional guidelines for snacks that are sold in schools, in an effort to address the growing problem of obesity and overweight among American school-age children…

Proper Protein Intake Crucial For Moderating Energy Intake, Keeping Obesity At Bay

Testing protein leverage in lean humans: a randomised controlled experimental study Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, but proper protein consumption can help keep it at bay, according to a paper published Oct. 12 in the online journal PLoS ONE…

Losing Body Fat Before Pregnancy Could Help Break Obesity Cycle

Losing body fat before pregnancy could help break the obesity cycle and improve the lifelong health of babies born to obese mothers, according to US researchers who are studying what happens across generations that could be contributing to the obesity crisis. Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, and more and more women are obese when they fall pregnant…