http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/index.html en-us © 2008 MediZine LLC. All rights reserved. customerservice@johnshopkinshealthalerts.com webmaster@iproduction.com Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:10 CDT Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:10 CDT IPS - www.iproduction.com The average American makes more than 200 decisions about food every day, many of them subconscious. What's more, subtle and not-so-subtle cues from our surroundings often 'trap' us into eating 100–200 calories more a day than we need or want. The result: Slow but sure weight gain as we age. Here are 7 practical strategies to help you limit those extra calories. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/3281-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT Wrinkles, sagging skin, and graying hair aren't the only crosses you have to bear as you age. Your metabolism also makes the growing-older hit list. Johns Hopkins offers seven strategies on how to keep your metabolism humming as you grow older.After age 30, metabolism slows by about 2% per decade, thanks to a loss of muscle mass -- we lose as much as 50% of our muscle mass between the ages of 20 and 90,… http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/3090-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 CDT An ability to alter lifelong attitudes toward diet and exercise may ultimately be the key to successful weight management: You must be motivated enough to change habits not for a few weeks or months, but for a lifetime. The importance of this resolve cannot be underestimated.The desire to lose weight must come from within. A person who wants to shed 20 lbs. to please a spouse is not likely to be as motivated, or… http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/2954-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 CST While vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D are really the only dietary supplements you may need to stay healthy as you get older, many people are still tempted to try other supplements. In this Special Report Johns Hopkins helps you see beyond the hype and understand the risks and benefits of the dietary supplements you take. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/2848-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST Meats get a bad rap, but when consumed in moderation they're excellent sources of protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals like niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, iron, phosphorus, and zinc. But how exactly do you separate the fatty cuts of meat -- those with the most artery-clogging saturated fat -- from the lean? Here's advice from Johns Hopkins' nutritionists. … http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/2235-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 CDT Dieting is a way of life for many people. Surveys consistently show that a large percentage of Americans are always on the lookout for new ways to lose and control their weight. Here is some sound weight-loss advice, courtesy of the latest crop of nutrition studies.Weight Loss Strategy 1 -- Pack in the Protein… http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/1943-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:00 CDT Johns Hopkins offers 7 strategies on how to keep your metabolism humming as you grow older.Wrinkles, sagging skin, and graying hair aren't the only crosses you have to bear as you age. Your metabolism also makes the growing-older hit list.After age 30, metabolism slows by about 2% per decade, thanks to a loss of muscle mass -- we lose as much as 50% of our muscle mass between the ages of 20 and 90,… http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/1811-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:00:00 CST Recently, the American Heart Association (AHA) removed folic acid from its list of dietary supplements that might help prevent heart attack or stroke. The research behind the AHA's decision raises questions about the other purported benefits of folic acid. Is folic acid still worth considering?Folate is a type of B vitamin that is found naturally in foods such as leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, dried beans, and peas. In supplement form it is called folic… http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/1526-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:00:00 CDT Nutrition and Weight Loss Glossary: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/929-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:23:20 CDT By now most people have heard the claims that antioxidants can ward off chronic diseases, preserve good vision, cure arthritis, and perform other miracles. The main antioxidants in foods are vitamins C and E; carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, and similar plant compounds; and the mineral selenium. There are many other antioxidant compounds, including ones the body itself manufactures—chiefly enzymes, which can destroy harmful products of metabolism. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/662-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:00:00 CDT The Food Pyramid we all know has been updated, redesigned—and turned technologically savvy. In the Spring of 2005, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new food pyramid called "MyPyramid." http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/467-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:02:28 CDT About half of American adults take vitamin or mineral supplements in an effort to ward off chronic conditions or offset a possible deficiency, a strategy that may benefit certain individuals. For example, the elderly are advised to take supplements of calcium and vitamin D to help prevent bone loss because the aging body manufactures less vitamin D, as well as a vitamin B12 supplement. Women of childbearing age are advised to consume an additional supplement of 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per day. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/389-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:00:00 CST Popular "fad" diets have been around for decades and are appealing because they often result in rapid, seemingly effortless weight loss, at least initially, owing to loss of body water. Recently, there has been an enormous resurgence in the popularity of low-carbohydrate (high-protein) diets. Such diets promote the same basic idea that was put forth in the 1960s: Eat high-protein foods (such as meat and eggs) and restrict carbohydrate-rich foods (such as potatoes, pasta, fruits, and certain vegetables). http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/332-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:00:14 CDT Many people believe that dietary changes made later in life are of little consequence. But in fact, changing your diet at mid-life or even later is a powerful weapon against several leading chronic diseases. The amount and types of food you eat may determine whether and when you develop a disease that reduces your quality of life (such as osteoporosis) or a life-threatening disorder (such as cancer or coronary heart disease). http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/139-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:26:09 CST An ability to alter lifelong attitudes toward diet and exercise may ultimately be the key to successful weight management: You must be motivated enough to change habits not for a few weeks or months, but for a lifetime. The importance of this resolve cannot be underestimated.The desire to lose weight must come from within. A person who wants to shed 20 lbs. to please a spouse is not likely to be as motivated, or as successful, as someone whose goal is to improve health or increase self-esteem. Choosing the right time to start a weight-loss http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/67-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Sat, 26 Nov 2005 21:27:31 CST