t has been said that the Mediterranean regions have the most healthful dietary traditions in the world, especially when compared to other industrialized countries, like the United States. This statement is supported by epidemiological studies done in the region. In order to improve our own dietary habits it can be beneficial to look at other cultures' cuisine and incorporate some of their habit...

IMPORTANCE The prevalence of weight-related problems in adolescents is high. Parents of adolescents may wonder whether talking about eating habits and weight is useful or detrimental. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between parent conversations about healthful eating and weight and adolescent disordered eating behaviors. DESIGN Cross-sectional analysis using data from 2 linked multile...

OBJECTIVE It is unknown whether any association between neighborhood food environment and obesity varies according to individual income and/or race/ethnicity. The objectives of this study were to test whether there was an association between food environments and obesity among adults with diabetes and whether this relationship differed according to individual income or race/ethnicity. RESEARC...

Background: South Asians (Asian Indians and Pakistanis) are the second fastest growing ethnic group in the United States (U.S.) and have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This pilot study evaluated a culturally-salient, community-based healthy lifestyle intervention to reduce ASCVD risk among South Asians. Methods: Through an academic-community partnership, me...

Teaching fitness-related knowledge has become critical in developing children's healthful living behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a science-based, constructivist physical education curriculum on learning fitness knowledge critical to healthful living in elementary school students. The schools (N = 30) were randomly selected from one of the largest school distric...

and Implications Market animals fed conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could be leaner, have less fat and more muscle, and an increased rate of gain and improved feed efficiency. Improvement of these three production variablesÐimproved lean, rate of gain, and feed efficiencyÐwould offer significant economic advantages in swine production. Moreover, consumers would have available a leaner, more heal...

BACKGROUND Girl Scouting may offer a viable channel for health promotion and obesity prevention programs. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention program delivered through Girl Scout Junior troops that was designed to foster healthful troop meeting environments and increase obesity prevention behaviors at home. METHODS Seven Girl Scout troops were randomized to intervention ...

OBJECTIVE To present an objective, evidence-based review of the current literature on the role of lifestyle factors in hypertension. METHODS We discuss the reported roles of obesity and overweight, nutritional factors, alcohol, physical activity, and smoking in the prevention and treatment of hypertension. RESULTS For all age-groups and in both sexes, cross-sectional and prospective studies...