Tag: nutrition
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The common ‘fat gene’ can be overcome with a little exercise
Even if they’ve inherited “the fat gene,” people don’t have to be overweight if they have a relatively small amount of physical activity, such as walking their dog, a study...
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Most beverage companies targeting kids, teens even more to sell sugary drinks, despite pledges; Pepsi an exception
A study analyzing the marketing practices for 600 products made by 14 companies found there is more advertising of sugary drinks to children, despite industry pledges to the contrary. Child...
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Halloween treats can be healthy, and trick-or-treaters with diabetes can still be part of the fun
It wouldn’t be Halloween without candy and chocolate in pillowcases and paper sacks. But with childhood obesity and diabetes rates looking as scary as the ax murderers and zombies knocking...
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Funds awarded to educate East End Lexingtonians about food, health
Getting community elders to talk to youth about gardening and cooking is one of the missions to be accomplished in Lexington’s East End neighborhood from a $52,000 grant. The funds...
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Some school districts say they can’t afford new federal program to give free meals to all students
Many school districts are reportedly opting out of a new federal pilot program that provides free breakfast and lunch to all students attending schools where poverty rates are high. They...
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Eastern Ky. jumps on national gardening bandwagon, big time
In response to the downturn of the economy, people in Morgan County and the rest of Eastern Kentucky have turned to their roots — getting down in the dirt and...
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September is national Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September has been proclaimed national Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, with President Obama asking Americans to “take action by learning about and engaging in activities that promote healthy eating and greater...
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Drivers at rest stops and welcome centers on Kentucky interstates and parkways will be reminded to eat healthy
When drivers on Kentucky roads stop at welcome centers or rest stops, they will now be reminded that picking up some baked potato chips, a pack of SnackWells or a...
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UK Extension Service launches online challenge to improve physical and financial wellness
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has created an online challenge designed to help people improve their health and financial status. The Kentucky Fall 2011 Small Steps to Health...
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Following advice to eat healthy is too expensive for many
Though the Department of Agriculture has recommended that most of a dinner plate should be filled with foods rich in potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D and calcium, a new study...