A rising trend of adolescent obesity is projected to result in an increase of heart disease events (including death) by up to 16% between the years of 2020 and 2035. Adolescent obesity increases future coronary heart disease risk The effect of adolescent obesity on future adult heart disease risk has not been clearly established. In ...…
Adequate intakes of micronutrients are required for the immune system to function efficiently. A good multivitamin/mineral can enhance the immune system by supporting the body’s natural defenses on both structural and cellular levels. A recent article published in the British Journal of Nutrition summarizes the roles of selected vitamins and trace elements in immune function. ...…
Are you afraid to reach your fitness goals? No really, are you? Sound like a dumb question? If not, what is holding you back? If you are one of my clients, or have been reading my newsletter and blog for awhile, I am convinced you have the tools you need to succeed. In the past year we ...…
According to a large national survey, nutrient-poor food, or “junk food,” contributes nearly 30% of all the energy (calories) consumed in the US population. Efforts to reduce obesity should focus on both individual and policy actions to reduce the importance of nutrient-poor foods in the US diet. A study of 4,700 adults showed that despite ...…
New research indicates that low serum vitamin D may be associated with an increased incidence of endometrial cancer. The November 16, 2007 issue of the journal Preventive Medicine reported an association between ultraviolet light exposure and a reduced risk of endometrial cancer. Two previous investigations have already linked a lower rate of kidney and ovarian ...…