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POSTED December 2, 2011 - 13:08 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Dieting? Eat protein-rich foods to protect bones

Taking a diet rich in proteins, especially dairy products, may help protect bones during weight loss, findings of a new research suggest.

Obese and overweight women who try to shed extra pounds through dieting often end up with brittle bones.

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POSTED September 1, 2011 - 10:49 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Speedy eaters pack on extra pounds - study

If you are one of those hurried eaters who gulp down food rather than chewing and swallowing it slowly, chances are that you’ll pack on extra pounds than your slow eating counterparts.

According to the researchers at the University of Otago, New Zealand, middle-aged women who eat their meals voraciously are more likely to be overweight or obese than those who eat at a slower pace.

POSTED May 3, 2011 - 17:56 | POSTED BY Neelam Goswami

Family meals can help curb risk of childhood obesity

A new study has suggested that kids who sit down to eat with their families are less likely to pile on the pounds or binge on unhealthy foods.

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Childhood obesity has become one of the most serious health issues faced by the worldwide nations. The problem has reached epidemic levels in recent years, with obesity in preschool aged children and teens has more than doubled since the 1970's while the obesity rate in children 6 to 11 has more than tripled.

Junk food and fast food items are mainly to be blamed for this soaring rate of childhood obesity.

Family meals may keep kids slimmer and healthier

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