Diets in Review
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) wants to give every child access to healthy vegetarian meals for school lunch. Their goal? To help slash the fat and calories and reduce rates of childhood obesity. The committee is pushing to … Continue reading
According to a report released November 29, 2024 by the American Academy of Pediatrics, eating disorders are on the rise. The numbers for children under the age of 12, male children, and those of minority descent showed a sharp incline. … Continue reading
Most often known for her starring role on Bravo’s Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi has selected a new focus. The host of the reality show joined the ranks of Michelle Obama and Jamie Oliver in her desire to help improve childhood … Continue reading
Tune in this Friday, December 3 to the Rachael Ray Show to catch up on Christina’s Story. It has been a few weeks since we’ve seen Christina, the obese teen who is determined to lose 70 pounds by prom. On … Continue reading
If you think that your weight and health is predetermined by your family genetics, think again. Two large studies from Northwestern Medicine have found that a healthy lifestyle is the most important factor on cardiovascular health. Hooray! In the first … Continue reading
A survey from the UK teen magazine Sugar has found that 15 percent of girls 13-19 years old are regularly dieting. A young girl may be influenced to diet by comments made by their parents, pictures of exceptionally thin celebrities … Continue reading
While DietsInReview’s primary focus is weight loss, disease prevention and overall health and wellness, we are also concerned about the health impact of poverty and malnutrition. Obesity may be a major problem in the United States and most of the … Continue reading
Tune in this Tuesday, November 16 to the Rachael Ray Show to get the yummy scoop on what your favorite celebrities are feasting on for Thanksgiving Day. Kris Jenner reveals the Kardashians’ holiday recipes, Chef Guy Fieri welcomes us to … Continue reading
Yale health researchers just released their report on fast food nutrition and advertising with some interesting findings. We have highlighted some of the stand-out results. • $4.2 Billion dollars – the amount the fast food industry spent on advertising for … Continue reading
It seems like fewer parents are preventing kids from snacking for fear of ruining their appetites. In fact, snacks are replacing meals in many American households. A poll conducted by the American Dietetic Association founds that more kids are eating … Continue reading
In a recent speech at Plumstead Christian School in Plumstead Township, PA Sarah Palin criticized the Pennsylvania’s board of education’s work to fight childhood obesity. She bashed the board’s plans to limit the number of sugary foods given to children … Continue reading