Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Interesting Science -- Check Out the 1st Item. (What about men?)

8/11 ScienceDaily: Diet and Weight Loss News
ScienceDaily: Diet and Weight Loss News

What You Eat Depends On With Whom You Eat August 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Women tend to choose foods with a lower caloric value when dining with men, but not when they dine with other women.
Food Stamp Use Linked To Weight Gain, Study Finds August 10, 2009 at 12:00 am
The U.S. Food Stamp Program may help contribute to obesity among its users, according to a new nationwide study that followed participants for 14 years. Researchers found that the average user of food stamps had a body mass index 1.15 points higher than non-users.
Parents Can Help Stop The Obesity Epidemic, Says Psychologist; Healthy Body Image Is First Step August 8, 2009 at 12:00 am
Childhood obesity has quadrupled in the last 40 years, which may mean today's children become the first generation to have a shorter lifespan than their parents, a leading obesity expert says.