Fresh Healthy Vending Growing Quickly Despite Gloomy Nationwide Obesity Rates
Nationwide Obesity Rates Are on the Rise
CDC Study Shows Obesity Rate Is 30% or Higher in 12 States
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Despite a steady drumbeat of warnings that obesity causes serious health problems and increases the risk of premature death, it has become a problem in every state, the CDC says in a new report.
What is more, obesity prevalence was 30% or higher in 12 states in 2010, compared to nine states in 2009. In 2000, no states had obesity rates that high.
Tips for Kids Healthy Eating
When it comes to weight, it is a sensitive issue when it comes to teenagers; it is something that is hard to broach. It is hard to deal for parents on how to let their kids know what they want to tell them, without making them feel bad about their size and weight; excessive anxiety may lead to anorexia or bulimia.
The shift of making the kids choose eating healthy snacks than junk foods is not instant. You cannot simply drag them to a fresh vending machine and ask them to eat this and that, without making them feel bad. It would be much wiser if you start by talking to your kids about healthy food choices, the good effects contrary to the bad effects of junk foods in terms of health. Before going out, it would be better if you will make a deal with them that you will try the foods from a fresh healthy vending machine rather than regular vending machines. It will give them a good amount of excitement to try healthy snacks and feel good about themselves.
Healthy Habits by Dr. Oz
As Dr. Mehmet Oz arrived at John Marshall High School in Cleveland, students greeted him with delight and all the whoops and hollers that you can think of. Dr. Mehmet Oz has been a heath rock star icon to everyone including kids. The way he educated and sent his message to the kids made a big impact to them. Dr. Oz was introduced by the Cleveland’s Clinic chief wellness officer; at the same time his co-author and friend. Dr. Roizen singled out overwhelming accomplishments of Dr. Oz.
American Diet: A Boost to the Whole Grain and Healthy Food Industry
With the rise in obesity rate across the US, the Obama administration is keen on combating the most serious epidemic in America by enjoining every Americans to live a healthy lifestyle. Concerted effort made by the government, educational institutions, health advocates, private organizations, and corporates with new healthy food companies proliferating across the country.
Obesity if not prevented can cause detrimental effects leading to serious illnesses such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. It can also give psychosocial consequences such as low self esteem and depression. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions shows that 12.5 million American kids whose ages range from 2 to 9 years are obese making up 17% percent of the population which triples the percentage three decades earlier.
U.S. Largest Market for Whole Grain, High Fiber Foods
SAN JOSE—A rising consumer interest in health and fitness conscious will help the global market for whole grain and high fiber foods reach $24 billion by 2015, according to a new market report from Global Industry Analysts Inc. The report suggests unhealthy lifestyles and poor dietary habits have heightened concerns about obesity, cardiovascular and other diseases, leading consumers to spurn processed foods.
The report, “Whole Grain and High Fiber Foods: A Global Strategic Business Report” predicts the growing popularity of healthier, natural and fat-free whole grain/high fiber foods and baked products will provide the required growth impetus in the medium-to-long term.
Kids’ Healthy Eating May Open Doors to Healthy Careers
ProStart is a national, career-building program for high school students who are interested in culinary arts and restaurant and foodservice management. It offers a two-year career-building program where high school students study in the classroom, participate in mentored work experiences, and test their skills in local and national competitions.
In Maryland, the ProStart curriculum is taught to about 4,500 students in 92 schools. Nationwide, over 83,000 students in 47 states are involved in the program that focuses on front- and back-of-the-house restaurant operations.
“Basic home economics takes a look at food from inside a house,” said LeDeana Wentzel, director of workforce development at RAMEF. “ProStart looks at it from the outside and what you’d look at from a restaurant perspective.” That includes costs associated with individual servings, nutrition and presentation.
Healthy Lifestyle in 2011
It’s a brand new year and there is no better way to start it than by getting healthy in the new year. But how healthy is healthy? Mr. Webster defined it as enjoying the health and vigor of body, mind and spirit, in short free from disease.
The idea of great health is seemingly complex, it has rules and controls but it can be broken or can be changed depending on your needs or what suits you. Here are some pointers to help you live a healthy lifestyle without stressing you out.
Be Realistic. Today’s weight-conscious society offers a lot of diet gimmicks, fitness scam, and other unhelpful supplements. Detach yourself from this hype and assess your real body need. If you gained some pounds during the holidays, then find simple exercise that’s right for you. Do not rush and do not overdo it.
Healthy Snacks Versus the Five Worst Junk Food Choices
Kids love fast foods. Show them Big Mac and large fries and you’ll surely get their attention almost instantaneously and no sweat at that. But as much as we hope fast foods can return the same extent of appreciation to our kids, a piece of toy from happy meals is just not sufficient to prove they care enough for our kids’ health.
Based on the analysis of dietitians at the nonprofit group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), fast foods are the biggest source of unhealthy meals that kids are consuming nowadays. McDonald’s Mighty Kids Meal tops the list with 840 calories, 37 grams of fat and excessive sodium content. But the saddest part is that their happy meals toys are acting as motivational pieces that keep luring the kids from munching greasy-filled burgers and fries. This is also the reason why a nonprofit group Center for Science in the Public Interest threatened to sue McDonald on June for using the toys to promote junk foods. To date, no lawsuit has been filed yet.
New Study Shows That We Need to Stop the Junk Food in Vending Machines
Type 2 diabetes used to be prominent only among adults. Now, it’s steadily rising for children. If this condition is ignored, children will suffer serious health conditions, which include heart and blood-vessel diseases, nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases, skin problems and damage to the nerves, kidneys, eyes, feet and so many others.
In response to this, the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University conducted a national study. The study was chaired by Gary Foster, the center’s director and the university’s professor of Medicine and Public Health. Published in the online version of the New England Journal of Medicine, the Foster’s study has found that school-based interventions can really help prevent or minimize the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes in children.