Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
Solution lies in concerted effortsby government and society, says expert Obesity is a major contributor to lifestyle diseases and increasing rate of childhood obesity has become a cause of concern in India, says Narendra Kumar Arora, Executive Director, INCLEN Trust International, an international network of health professionals. Mr. Arora was …
Dental health scenario in India is "alarming" and excessive consumption of sugary drinks and junk food is making matters worse as high sugar eating habit is causing "addiction" and dental ailments, doctors have cautioned. "About 80-90 per cent of the adult population in the country suffers from mild gingivitis (gum …
INDORE: Changing lifestyles, increased stress and decreased physical activity have led to a significant rise in obesity among people living in urban areas in the state in the last decade. As world observes Obesity Day on October 11, doctors have raised concerns over the growing trend of obesity and the …
A key ingredient in junk food is vegetable oil, and 60 percent of edible vegetable oil is produced from oil palm and soybeans — crops that are currently associated with massive deforestation in Southeast Asia and South America, respectively. A team of researchers from Princeton University, Adelaide University in Australia, …
In the aftermath of the Welspun controversy, Business Standard gets deeper into the issue of global scrutiny facing Indian businesses across key sectors, in a three-part series. Today, we look at the An average of the first eight months of 2016 puts India's tally of rejects at 220, second after …
The objective of the study was to investigate how food commercials influence children's food choices. Twenty-three children ages 8-14 years provided taste and health ratings for 60 food items. Subsequently, these children were scanned with the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging while making food choices (ie, “eat” or “not …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Fast and Junk Food, 05/08/2016. As informed by Directorate General of Health Services, Unhealthy dietary habits can lead to Obesity, which is a known risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like Diabetes, Cardio-vascular Diseases (CVDs) and certain Cancers. A study conducted by National Institute …
Chandigarh: Taking note of the fact that consumption of food that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) is rampant amongst school children, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed Chandigarh education department to take undertaking from all private schools that junk food will not …
Diabetes and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in Gujarat owing to the rampant consumption of empty calories, says Dr Tiven Marwah, President of Endocrine Society Of India (Gujarat). Following is the lowdown of his conversation with us: What are the biggest lifestyle-related endocrine health challenges faced by Gujarat? The four …
Seven out of every 10 children in the age group of 13-15 years exercise for less than 60 minutes per day while more than one in five are overweight, placing them at a high risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which account for 60 per cent of all deaths in …
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is considering emulating the Kerala government's move to impose a 14.5% 'fat tax' on burgers, pizzas and other junk food sold in restaurants chains, to raise more money for preventive healthcare measures. The Gujarat government is considering various possibilities. As the goods and services tax (GST) …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the introduction of the Kerala Finance Bill 2016 in the assembly on Monday, the fat tax proposed by finance minister Thomas Isaac in the revised budget has come into effect. The fat tax, to the tune of 14.5%, will now on be levied on junk food items like …
Indore:The district administration has finally woken up to the perils of junk food, especially for schoolchildren, and has issued directives to local schools to prevent sale of such food in their canteens. On Wednesday, different teams of district administration issued notices to some prominent schools of the city. Several city …
A Cancer Research UK report has warned that children get hungry and are tempted to eat junk food after watch advertisements of unhealthy foodstuff. According to the charity, junk food commercials tempt children as they find the ads funny. Researchers interviewed 137 children from six schools in England and Scotland …
Chennai: Deep fried samosas, oily bajjis and cheesy burgers washed down with sugar-loaded aerated drinks lead not just to a bulging waistline, but can increase risk of food pipe cancer. Over the past 20 years, many hospitals across India have recorded a two-fold increase in cancer of the lower part …
PARIS – Researchers raised the alarm Wednesday about an obesity explosion among children in rural China as a Western-style diet high in sugar and carbohydrates starts taking its toll. A 29-year survey of kids in China’s eastern Shandong province revealed that 17 percent of boys younger than 19 were obese …
Childhood obesity in China has "exploded" over the last 30 years as the country adopts Western lifestyle habits. Research shows obesity rates have risen by 17% in boys and 9% in girls since 1985. This increase has been attributed to children consuming more fizzy drinks and fatty foods, coupled with …
Senior doctors said despite advancements in technology, dealing with brain surgeries requires much expertise. Hyderabad: Infections, haemorrhage, swelling and head injuries are some of the prime reasons for brain surgery but experts say taking the patient under the knife is the last option because of the complexities of the procedure …
Those who suffer from heart diseases should follow a 'Mediterranean' diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study has revealed. Researchers examined over 15,000 patients with stable coronary heart disease in 39 countries. The study, published in …
A new study reveals that consuming more fast food may also add extra harmful chemicals to your diet. This is because fast food has chemicals like phthalates which are found to be toxic. The researchers at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health said that the chemicals found …
