The FDA is once again asking food companies to voluntarily reduce the sodium in their products. It says that 40{dfac5e6feebc182a3317a1800a78117261554ecfb6a579338c4abc2638d58697} of food categories have done just that. Prior to 2021, consumer intake was approximately 3,400 milligrams per day on average, far higher than the limit recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans of 2,300 milligrams […]

Addressing Obesity Stigma and its Impact on Mental Health  Physician’s Weekly Source link

For those of you that read the blog regularly or follow me on my social media pages you know, I have the honor of serving on the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) National Board of Directors. The OAC is a non-profit group dedicated to educating, supporting and advocating for people with obesity. Learn more and become […]

As we’ve been seeing over and over, a new class of medications, GLP-1 agonists — including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — has gained immense popularity since their release. These medications work by mimicking hormones that influence the body’s control over appetite and food intake, as well as slowing digestion to promote a sense of fullness. […]

Ever been eating a snack and just wanting something … more, but not necessarily a full meal? Maybe you’re sick of the same old protein bars and plain veggies and dip, and need something filling to hold you over until dinner. Or you’re on the hunt for a fresh side dish that’ll wow friends or […]

Creating real change requires collaboration from those who share a vision of a world that truly supports people affected by obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is honored to recognize and welcome our newest members of the OAC Corporate Council in 2024. Over the past eight months, we’ve received amazing support from these companies who […]

Susan Greenhalgh. Soda Science: Making the World Safe for Coca-Cola.  University of Chicago Press, 2024. This terrific book picks up where I left off with Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning) (2015) and Unsavory Truth: How the Food Industry Skews the Science of What We Eat (2018). Susan Greenhalgh’s focus, however, is on ILSI, the International Life […]

Email was invented in 1971, and since then, it has completely changed how we communicate with people we know and those we may not know in person. With the introduction of social media in 1997 and the rapid rise and evolution of these channels, it was thought email would quickly become extinct. However, as we […]

Childhood Obesity Linked to Higher Risk of Immune-Related Skin Conditions  ScienceBlog.com Source link

Trader Joe’s plays great music… at least my store does. It’s usually 80’s or 90’s songs that I haven’t heard in forever but still somehow remember every word to. That’s a life mystery right there… why is it I can recall every lyric to a 30-year-old song playing in the store but have trouble remembering […]

This post continues a recent post, and this one is as disturbing as the other. Last month, Registered Dietitian Catherine Rall told Healthline.com, Any time you’re taking an unregulated drug, you’re taking a huge risk since it could literally contain anything. The best case scenario, outside of the unlikely idea that someone is selling Ozempic […]

Whether you’re getting up early to hit the gym before work or you’re headed to an evening exercise class, you might turn to a caffeinated drink for some extra energy before exercise.  It makes sense. Coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas, and energy drinks are all popular choices to put a little more pep in your step. […]