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UK should reduce by 5 billion calories the consumption of food to combat obesity (report)

UK should reduce by 5 billion calories the consumption of food to combat obesity (report) British officials have said that british people should reduce the country consumption of food by 5 billion calories to slow a potential collective ’epidemic’ of obesity, transmits Associated Press. British Ministry of Health said in a report published Thursday that most adults from UK and about 60 million people already eat more than they need. Ordinary Briton consumes about 10 percent more calories than the daily requirement, the report says. Britain has one of [...]

Fish oil is not efficient in weight loss

Fish oil is not efficient in weight loss Omega-3 found in salmon, for example, does not help weight loss, but are beneficial for the heart. Although studies conducted on animals have shown that fish oil may facilitate weight loss, research on humans have shown the opposite, a study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, [...]

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Antioxidants keep cancer away

Antioxidants keep cancer away Antioxidants. Substances miracle that we know that destroy free radicals (cell enemies) and that are ally in the prevention of serious diseases – cancer and cardiovascular diseases. We know about antioxidants that are found in significant quantities in miracle-foods such as blueberries, perhaps more enjoyable for some is red wine. An [...]

Dairy products health benefits

Dairy products health benefits An extensive study by French researchers confirm the beneficial effect of dairy product consumption in the prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, says passionsante.be website. The study, called DESIR, put an end to ten years research, conducted with about 5,000 volunteers. His aim was to determine what extent consumption [...]

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Olive oil health benefits

Olive oil health benefits Researchers from the National Center for Health in the city of Bordeaux / France / insists that the constant use of olive oil in salads and even fried, could fall by 41% the risk of myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular diseases, according to the Medinfo portal. Following an investigation in which [...]

5 year childrens treated for anorexia in UK

5 year childrens treated for anorexia in UK One hundred children aged between 5 and 7 years were treated for anorexia in the past three years in the UK, according to official figures published Monday, informs AFP. About 2,000 children aged 5 to 15 years were treated for eating disorders. Of these, nearly 600 were [...]

Treatment for anorexia

Treatment for anorexia Emergency medical therapy consists of restoring electrolyte and patient stabilization. Multiple studies show no overall benefit of pharmacological treatment of anorexia nervosa with psychiatric drugs. Most patients who recover will be treated with a multidisciplinary approach including medication, psychotherapy, nutritional counseling and medical evaluation frequency. The most common class of drugs are [...]

Diagnosis for anorexia

Diagnosis for anorexia Laboratory studies: -There is no diagnostic test available for anorexia nervosa -Low levels of phosphorus -Liver function tests, albumin and protein are normal -Mild leukopenia secondary-marginatiei, thrombocytopenia, high hemoglobin by extreme dehydration -Hemocult positive test by colon damage, esophagitis, gastritis, trauma abuse of laxatives -Thyroid function, can differentiate anorexia nervosa from other [...]

Signs and symptoms in anorexia

Signs and symptoms in anorexia Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder with severe psychological consequences, characterized by inability or refusal to maintain a normal body weight of the patient. Patients have a low opinion of their physical appearance. Anorexia nervosa is a phenomenon of puberty, 85% of patients experienced onset between ages of 13-18 years. [...]

Causes and risk factors for anorexia

Causes and risk factors for anorexia Genetic factors: Twin studies estimate a high heritability of the disease, ranging between 56-84%. Other studies show pleiomorfism associated genes involved in regulating eating behavior, motivation, personality and emotions associated with anorexia nervosa. Neurobiological factors: Anorexia may be related to serotonin system disorder. Starvation has been proposed to be [...]

Pathogenesis of anorexia

Pathogenesis of anorexia Anorexia nervosa is the result of a combination of social, psychological, biological tend that affect women more than men and teenagers more than adults. Prepubertal patients who develop anorexia have a high incidence of premorbid anxiety disorders. The onset of disorder during puberty led to the theory that exercise control over food [...]

Scarsdale menu

Scarsdale menu Breakfast is invariably composed of: »½ grapefruit or a fruit in season (half a grapefruit provides the enzymes needed to burn 700 kcal per day) »A slice of bread (no butter) »Coffee or tea without sugar, in unlimited quantities Lunch and dinner consist of an assortment of lean meat or fish with vegetables [...]