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Nutrition: Where Health Meets The Real World

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 05.09.2012

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David Katz, M.D.

When it comes to nutrition and the monumental influence it has on our health, the rubber hits the road wherever people and food come together. Kitchens and cafeterias. Schools and workplaces. Supermarkets and restaurants.

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Obesity: How We Got Here

Jeff Halevy | Posted 05.30.2012

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Jeff Halevy

I find that amongst those who do not believe obesity is a serious health problem, there are a few common misunderstandings and errors in logic.

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The Most (And Least) Obese Metro Areas In The U.S.

Posted 03.12.2012

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Despite benefitting from a more relaxed vibe and abundant fresh air, rural dwellers aren't necessarily healthier than people who live in cities. In fa...

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The Most And Least Obese States In The U.S.

Posted 03.02.2012

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The national obesity rate dropped ever so slightly to 26.1 percent in 2011, from 26.6 percent last year, according to a new report from Gallup identif...

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Fitness and Obesity Trends to Watch for in 2012: It's Not a Small World After All

Carole Carson | Posted 03.11.2012

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Carole Carson

By 2020, four out of five of your friends, coworkers, family members and neighbors will be overweight or obese, and half of them will be diabetic or prediabetic. Today's reality, however, does not dictate the future.

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U.S. Obesity Rate Will Hit 42 Percent In 2050, Experts Say

Health.com | Amanda Gardner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Just over one-third of American adults are obese. Though alarmingly high, this rate has remained relatively steady over the past decade, leading some public health experts to suggest that the obesity epidemic has peaked.


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One Nation Overweight

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Susan Albers

One Nation Overweight recently debuted on CNBC, and highlighted some scary statistics about America's weight problems. How much do you think you know about obesity?

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