Govt. obesity strategy sheds responsibility but not the weight.
In July of 2010, the health secretary Andrew Lansley decided to ‘privatise’ the UK obesity strategy. After negotiations with food manufacturers, he announced that the Change4life strategy will be taking using a wider range of media channels to get the … Read the rest
Govt. obesity strategy sheds responsibility but not the weight.
In July of 2010, the health secretary Andrew Lansley decided to ‘privatise’ the UK obesity strategy. After negotiations with food manufacturers, he announced that the Change4life strategy will be taking using a wider range of media channels to get the … Read the rest
Which report underlines concerns for Nutritional Therapists
With the latest Which report highlighting the apparent lack of regulation for it’s members. Once again the Nutritional therapists are brought to the forefront of whether there should be more independent regulation. Both the AfN and the BDA have strong … Read the rest
Which report underlines concerns for Nutritional Therapists
With the latest Which report highlighting the apparent lack of regulation for it’s members. Once again the Nutritional therapists are brought to the forefront of whether there should be more independent regulation. Both the AfN and the BDA have strong … Read the rest
USDA food plate assumes everyone can read
The USDA food plate was out a few weeks ago. Since then a USDA alternative has been released by Harvard. I was providing as lecture a few weeks ago and placed the food plate up on the screen to make … Read the rest
USDA food plate assumes everyone can read
The USDA food plate was out a few weeks ago. Since then a USDA alternative has been released by Harvard. I was providing as lecture a few weeks ago and placed the food plate up on the screen to make … Read the rest
Teenage girls, body image and marketing to children.
A recent study by the Schools Health Education Unit has fuelled concerns amongst health professionals that the media could be having a more negative influence on teenage health than first expected. In the study 32% of 10-11 year old females … Read the rest
Teenage girls, body image and marketing to children.
A recent study by the Schools Health Education Unit has fuelled concerns amongst health professionals that the media could be having a more negative influence on teenage health than first expected. In the study 32% of 10-11 year old females … Read the rest
New obesity strategy.. has anything changed?
Yesterday the government announced a new obesity strategy. In an attempt to put our minds at rest the government announced that it will have begun a decrease in the prevalence of obesity by 2020. Still sticking with the Change4Life strategy, … Read the rest
New obesity strategy.. has anything changed?
Yesterday the government announced a new obesity strategy. In an attempt to put our minds at rest the government announced that it will have begun a decrease in the prevalence of obesity by 2020. Still sticking with the Change4Life strategy, … Read the rest
Caveman diet or just common sense?
There was an article this week stating that men have finally come round to realising that committing to a diet is not such a bad thing. It highlights what Nutritionists such as myself have known for a long time. That … Read the rest
Caveman diet or just common sense?
There was an article this week stating that men have finally come round to realising that committing to a diet is not such a bad thing. It highlights what Nutritionists such as myself have known for a long time. That … Read the rest
GP not as good as commercial weight loss programmes – insight
Some new research has emerged suggesting that GP prescribed Nutritional recommendations have a 46% drop out rate against weight loss programmes of 39%. It’s also important to mention that out of the 377 people that were assigned the commercial weight … Read the rest
GP not as good as commercial weight loss programmes – insight
Some new research has emerged suggesting that GP prescribed Nutritional recommendations have a 46% drop out rate against weight loss programmes of 39%. It’s also important to mention that out of the 377 people that were assigned the commercial weight … Read the rest
Salty takeaway – dodgy heart
I’ve always had a ‘beef’ with take away restaurants not being forced to divulge the Nutritional content of their meals.. so the latest LGA report might make you choke on your Sag Aloo.
The local government study group analysed the … Read the rest
Salty takeaway – dodgy heart
I’ve always had a ‘beef’ with take away restaurants not being forced to divulge the Nutritional content of their meals.. so the latest LGA report might make you choke on your Sag Aloo.
The local government study group analysed the … Read the rest
When is 3500 calories not a pound in weight?
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have created a mathematical model that takes into account the changes in your metabolism as you lose weight. Raising questions over the commonly held belief that ‘burning off’ 3500 kcals will result in … Read the rest
When is 3500 calories not a pound in weight?
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have created a mathematical model that takes into account the changes in your metabolism as you lose weight. Raising questions over the commonly held belief that ‘burning off’ 3500 kcals will result in … Read the rest
Mediterranean diet, obesity & red wine
The Mediterranean diet which equates to plenty of vegetables, fruit, polyunsaturated oils such as Olive oil, fish and lean meats are not typically eaten within Mediterranean countries. These countries rely more on animal fats for frying / cooking. However, these … Read the rest
Mediterranean diet, obesity & red wine
The Mediterranean diet which equates to plenty of vegetables, fruit, polyunsaturated oils such as Olive oil, fish and lean meats are not typically eaten within Mediterranean countries. These countries rely more on animal fats for frying / cooking. However, these … Read the rest
Why children and parents eat convenience food
A new study published on the journal of Obesity, suggests that the reason parents picked high sodium / high calorie foods for themselves and their children is because both parties liked the food and the convenience. The study also discovered … Read the rest
Why children and parents eat convenience food
A new study published on the journal of Obesity, suggests that the reason parents picked high sodium / high calorie foods for themselves and their children is because both parties liked the food and the convenience. The study also discovered … Read the rest
Men putting on weight through their 30′s, 40′s and 50′s
Women are more likely to participate in a larger variety of health related behaviours than men. So why can’t men attribute a similar level of concern for their health, considering the male stereotype of rationality and mathematical reasoning would seem … Read the rest
Men putting on weight through their 30′s, 40′s and 50′s
Women are more likely to participate in a larger variety of health related behaviours than men. So why can’t men attribute a similar level of concern for their health, considering the male stereotype of rationality and mathematical reasoning would seem … Read the rest
8 glasses of water?
Recently the news highlighted the discrepancy between agencies on their water consumption recommendations. So I thought I would bring up a few points about water consumption and whether as an 8 glasses a day drinker you can actually read through … Read the rest
8 glasses of water?
Recently the news highlighted the discrepancy between agencies on their water consumption recommendations. So I thought I would bring up a few points about water consumption and whether as an 8 glasses a day drinker you can actually read through … Read the rest