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FAT people in BIKINI

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Obesity can spread from person to person, much like a virus, researchers are reporting today. When a person gains weight, close friends tend to gain weight, too……..people were most likely to become obese when a friend became obese. That increased a person’s chances of becoming obese by 57 percent.
There was no effect when a neighbor gained or lost weight, however, and family members had less influence than friends….Proximity did not seem to matter: the influence of the friend remained even if the friend was hundreds of miles away…. The same effect seemed to occur for weight loss, the investigators say. But since most people were gaining, not losing, over the 32 years of the study, the result was an obesity epidemic.

FAT people in BIKINI

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Obesity can spread from person to person, much like a virus, researchers are reporting today. When a person gains weight, close friends tend to gain weight, too……..people were most likely to become obese when a friend became obese. That increased a person’s chances of becoming obese by 57 percent.
There was no effect when a neighbor gained or lost weight, however, and family members had less influence than friends….Proximity did not seem to matter: the influence of the friend remained even if the friend was hundreds of miles away…. The same effect seemed to occur for weight loss, the investigators say. But since most people were gaining, not losing, over the 32 years of the study, the result was an obesity epidemic.

Essential Nutrition for Kids

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Eating right from an early age is vital for your children’s health and their longevity. That said, it’s no easy task to ensure that they are getting the necessary nutrients for long-term health. But, if you arm yourself with the basic information about the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for your children — and what they shouldn’t eat regularly — then you can establish healthy habits to last a lifetime.
Children’s Health: Essential Foods for Kids
Jatinder Bhatia, MBBS, professor and chief of the section of neonatology at the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia, says children’s daily caloric intake, which provides them energy, “should be balanced between carbohydrates and protein, with the remaining energy coming from good fats.” Children also need iron, vitamin D, calcium, and fiber, but these four tend to be lacking in youngsters’ diets, he says.
Children’s Health: Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Fiber
Here is some guidance on where to find these kid-elusive dietary components:
Iron comes from meats, beans, green vegetables, and fortified cereals.
Vitamin D is derived from sunlight, fish oil, eggs, dairy products, and fortified cereals.
Calcium can be found in milk and other dairy products.
Fiber, one of the most forgotten of the nutrients, according to Dr. Bhatia, comes from eating unrefined carbohydrates such as fresh fruit and beans.

Children’s Health: Carbohydrates
For children over 2 years of age, 50 percent to 60 percent of their RDA should come from carbohydrates. The key is to stay away from refined carbohydrates, such as white rice and white flour, which cause the body’s energy level to spike and then drop, and may also lead to diabetes and heart disease. Instead, introduce your children to these unrefined foods:
Brown rice
Whole-grain cereals and bread
Fruits
Vegetables
Low-fat dairy products such as cheese, milk, and yogurt
Children’s Health: Protein
Protein should make up about 12 percent of your child’s RDA and should come from the following:
Lean meats
Fish
Nuts
Beans
Eggs

Children’s Health: Fats
Fats should make up about 30 percent of your child’s RDA. Most of the fat in your child’s diet should be from sources of “good fat,” which raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and lower the bad cholesterol (LDL). These fats include:
Nuts
Vegetable oils such as olive oil, corn oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil
Fatty fish such as salmon
Avocados

Children’s Health: Portion Sizes
It’s important to pay attention to your child’s portion sizes. “The food guide pyramid is best for determining how many servings a child would need depending on age, weight, and gender,” says Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, a nutrition education specialist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children 2 to 3 years old should consume no more than 1,000 calories each day; girls 4 to 8 should consume about 1,200 and boys of the same age 1,400. Girls between 9 and 13 should get about 1,600 calories daily and boys 1,800. Girls 14 to 18 should aim for approximately 1,800 and boys should shoot for around 2,200. These calories should include:
2 to 3 cups of low-fat milk
2 to 5 ounces of lean meat or beans
1 to 2 cups of fruit
1 to 3 cups of vegetables
2 to 7 ounces of whole grains

Essential Nutrition for Kids

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Eating right from an early age is vital for your children’s health and their longevity. That said, it’s no easy task to ensure that they are getting the necessary nutrients for long-term health. But, if you arm yourself with the basic information about the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for your children — and what they shouldn’t eat regularly — then you can establish healthy habits to last a lifetime.
Children’s Health: Essential Foods for Kids
Jatinder Bhatia, MBBS, professor and chief of the section of neonatology at the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia, says children’s daily caloric intake, which provides them energy, “should be balanced between carbohydrates and protein, with the remaining energy coming from good fats.” Children also need iron, vitamin D, calcium, and fiber, but these four tend to be lacking in youngsters’ diets, he says.
Children’s Health: Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Fiber
Here is some guidance on where to find these kid-elusive dietary components:
Iron comes from meats, beans, green vegetables, and fortified cereals.
Vitamin D is derived from sunlight, fish oil, eggs, dairy products, and fortified cereals.
Calcium can be found in milk and other dairy products.
Fiber, one of the most forgotten of the nutrients, according to Dr. Bhatia, comes from eating unrefined carbohydrates such as fresh fruit and beans.

Children’s Health: Carbohydrates
For children over 2 years of age, 50 percent to 60 percent of their RDA should come from carbohydrates. The key is to stay away from refined carbohydrates, such as white rice and white flour, which cause the body’s energy level to spike and then drop, and may also lead to diabetes and heart disease. Instead, introduce your children to these unrefined foods:
Brown rice
Whole-grain cereals and bread
Fruits
Vegetables
Low-fat dairy products such as cheese, milk, and yogurt
Children’s Health: Protein
Protein should make up about 12 percent of your child’s RDA and should come from the following:
Lean meats
Fish
Nuts
Beans
Eggs

Children’s Health: Fats
Fats should make up about 30 percent of your child’s RDA. Most of the fat in your child’s diet should be from sources of “good fat,” which raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and lower the bad cholesterol (LDL). These fats include:
Nuts
Vegetable oils such as olive oil, corn oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil
Fatty fish such as salmon
Avocados

Children’s Health: Portion Sizes
It’s important to pay attention to your child’s portion sizes. “The food guide pyramid is best for determining how many servings a child would need depending on age, weight, and gender,” says Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, a nutrition education specialist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children 2 to 3 years old should consume no more than 1,000 calories each day; girls 4 to 8 should consume about 1,200 and boys of the same age 1,400. Girls between 9 and 13 should get about 1,600 calories daily and boys 1,800. Girls 14 to 18 should aim for approximately 1,800 and boys should shoot for around 2,200. These calories should include:
2 to 3 cups of low-fat milk
2 to 5 ounces of lean meat or beans
1 to 2 cups of fruit
1 to 3 cups of vegetables
2 to 7 ounces of whole grains

Components of Food

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FOOD comes in a variety of shapes sizes and colours and has many different tastes and textures. Most foods are made up of a combination of nutrients.
A basic understanding of the different nutrients that are contained in the food we enjoy eating is important.

The main nutrients in food are:

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for the body. Out of all the nutrients only carbohydrates directly affect blood sugar levels. The amount and type of carbohydrate eaten are both very important. Examples of carbohydrate—containing foods are bread pasta and milk.

Proteins: Proteins are important building blocks in the body and are essential for normal growth and repair of body tissues. Examples of protein—containing foods are meat fish and eggs.

Fats: Fats and oils are also essential for growth and development and are an important source of energy. A certain amount is essential for good health but too much or the wrong type becomes unhealthy.

Other nutrients and components of food include:

Vitamins and minerals: These are important for the normal functioning of many body processes. The best way to have a balanced vitamin and mineral intake is through a healthy variety of foods especially fruit and vegetables.

Fibre: An adequate intake of fibre is important for bowel health and is believed to have a number of long—term health benefits.

Water: Water is the most common component of the body. Drinking plenty of fluids is important for general health. Your child should drink more if it is hot and if they are more active or have high blood glucose levels. Water is the healthiest fluid of all to drink.

Fruits and Vegetables

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This Facts about fruits and vegetables :
What are the recommended servings per day?
Overall: more than 7 servings Vegetables: unlimited (minimum 5 servings) Fruits: 2-4 servings
Why should you choose fruits & vegetables?
Excellent source of fiber Rich in vitamins and minerals Low in calories and most are fat-free Provide a food source of water; fruits and vegetables are made up of more than 50% water Abundant in phytochemicals and antioxidants High consumption helps reduce risk of various diseases such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, macular degeneration and diverticulosis
Ideas to Increase Fruits and Vegetable Consumption
Do it gradually.
Snack on raw vegetables instead of chips and crackers.
To keep it interesting, try dipping vegetables in hummus, salsa or low-fat dip.
Add fruit to your cereal or yogurt at breakfast.
Order salads as an appetizer when out to dinner.
Get creative.
Add vegetables to dishes that don’t always include them, like scrambled eggs, rice or pasta dishes, pizza and casseroles.
Drink your fruit (including fruit just past it’s prime) in the form of a fruit smoothie.
Choose salads as your main course for lunch or dinner.
For variety, top your salads with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds or other nuts.
In hot weather, frozen fruit such as grapes, sliced kiwis, sliced peaches and strawberries are a refreshing snack.
Enjoy salad bars at restaurants or grocery stores.
When craving a sweet treat, try dried fruit.
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season.
Frozen fruit and vegetables are frozen soon after harvest and can be eaten during the off season as a nutritious alternative to fresh produce.
Watch local grocery advertisements for reduced prices on your favorite fruits and vegetables. Try fruit for dessert.
Prepare fruits and vegetables ahead of time in a way you like to eat them so they are readily available and desirable to you when you are hungry.
Fill half of your plate with fruits and/or vegetables.
Choose a rainbow of fruits and vegetables daily.