Jun 10, 2017
The Savannah Morning News – Angela Canfield
“Tooth decay is one of the most common non-infectious diseases in the world. Many parents know sugar intake is linked to cavities, but most don’t understand the science behind it. Looking at public health records, researchers from University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that, in the United States, tooth decay from sugar was far too high. More than half of school-age children and 92 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced tooth decay.”(more)
Jun 10, 2017
Emax Health – Nancy Mure PhD
“The effects of sugar on children’s health is unlimited. Sugar isn’t only a problem in America, it has become an epidemic by way depressing immune function. Sure, sugar (the refined kind) is sweet and makes everything taste better, but excess sugar intake is one of the root causes of all disease in the world, especially in the United States. This slow addictive killer is a main ingredient in all processed and prepared foods, and our children are eating way too much of it.”(more)
Jun 9, 2017
MPB Online – Desare Frazier
“When Priscilla Houston talks to Headstart parents about childhood obesity, she’s talking to herself as well. The 24-year old research aid at Alcorn State University is overweight and has high blood pressure. She’s lost 10 pounds and is losing more. Houston now eats low-fat granola bars, less fast food and Baked CHEETOS instead of fried. “I’m teaching the parents and to do it myself as well. Starting to eat more healthier. Instead of eating the sugary foods and fried foods start eating salads and baked foods,” said Houston.”(more)
Jun 9, 2017
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
“Recent estimates show about 10 percent or fewer U.S. adults and children get the recommended 4.5 cups of total fruits and vegetables per day. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, continues its efforts to change attitudes and behaviors about nutrition during its first-ever Healthy for Good Movement campaign supporting National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month in June.”(more)
Jun 8, 2017
BBC – Michelle Roberts
“An egg a day might help undernourished young children grow to a healthy height, according to a six-month study in Ecuador. Whether soft or hard-boiled, fried or whisked into an omelette, eggs appeared to give infants a boost. It could be a cheap way to prevent stunting, say researchers in the journal Pediatrics. The first two years of life are critical for growth and development – any stunting is largely irreversible.”(more)
