An international study published in the journal Diabetes points out that a mom's poor diet during pregnancy may alter the child's DNA and turn on a "fat switch" which leads to a greater chance of the child becoming obese at 6 or 9 years old. As stated by Prof. Keith Godfrey from the University of Southampton, "this study indicates that measures to prevent childhood obesity should be targeted on improving a mother’s nutrition and her baby’s development in the womb". The study also finds that this effect was independent as to whether the mother was slim or heavy. Mom's diet during pregnancy has a high impact on the child's weight and chances of the child becoming obese. See abstract: http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/early/2011/04/04/db10-0979.abstract 7 Comments Are diet sodas better for your health? 04/17/2011
A new study suggests that the popular drinks may increase the risk for stroke, myocardial infarction, and vascular death. "People who had diet soda every day experienced a 61% higher risk of vascular events than those who reported drinking no soda," lead investigator Hannah Gardener, ScD, an epidemiologist from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida, told reporters attending a news conference here at the International Stroke Conference. See article: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/737132 The food and restaurant industry figured out how to get you to eat more without you knowing it! Find out some of the reasons for overconsumption. With the holidays approaching, you may want to gain better control of your dietary intake while enjoying good foods. This is a very interesting article! http://fitbie.msn.com/eat-right/tips/8-reasons-you-cant-stop-eating/tip/3 |
