Posts for 'Junk Food' Category

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As consumer confidence wobbles and retailers sweat out trading conditions described by some as the worst in decades.

This would seem like a good time for governments at all levels to go a bit easier on small business.

Yet the tireless hand of regulation continues to flap, all for the cause of making our lives better, of course.

Now dining establishments are on notice with new regulations making them declare the nutritional content of food on their menus.

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Television advertisers are directing fewer of their commercials for sweets and beverages at children and young adults, but the number of fast food ads directed at those groups has increased, a study by U.S. researchers suggests.

In order to assess advertising trends, researchers at the University of Chicago reviewed television ratings data from 2003, 2005 and 2007.

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A group of more than 100 diabetes experts has called for laws to ban ads of junk food that target children. The experts from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh said that this was the best alternative for combating the rising cases of Type 2 diabetes amongst youngsters – which is caused by obesity.

They said that these ads should not just be banned in print, but in billboards and TV too. In January 2008, a total ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drink products around TV programmes for under-16s came into force. The group also called for tighter regulations of the food, drink and catering industry following their meeting last week.

"Rates of obesity and diabetes are increasing at alarming rates and pose one of the most serious health challenges of this time,” the Scotsman quoted Dr Scott Ramsay, lead organiser of the event, as saying. "In response to this, diabetes experts from across the UK have come together to call on the Scottish and UK governments to demonstrate greater leadership in tackling this crisis.

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Now that Finals Week is beginning and the stress is piling on, students are raiding their cabinets in search of their favorite study buddy: food. Stress and eating go hand in hand, so students stock up on food to prepare for the most stressful week of the college year.

Junk food seems the be the most popular choices for students. "I love chips," said Justin Adkins, a senior accounting major at West Virginia University. "I know it’s not very healthy, but they’re so good and easy to snack on while I’m studying. I don’t have to take time to fix anything."

While some students opt for easy snack foods, others take a break from studying to enjoy an actual meal in-between studying. "I eat a can of tuna," said Seth Hoblitzell, a senior nursing major. "I’m still a college student just studying, so I’m eating on a budget. I’ll be able to pay for the steak later."

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Gorging on junk food is as addictive as smoking or taking drugs and can cause compulsive eating and obesity, says a new study.

An international team, led by the Scripps Research Institute in Florida, has carried out the study and found that burgers, chips and pizzas can well programme one's brain into craving even more sugar, salt and fat laden food.

Dr Paul Kenny, who led the study, said the findings, which took three years to complete, confirmed the "addictive" properties of junk food -- in fact, like addiction to other substances, junk food bingeing is extremely difficult to stop.

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Burgers, stuffed chicken rolls and French fries may taste good, but high consumption of processed junk food not only makes you obese, it could contribute to depression, says a new research.

A team of British and French epidemiologists, whoanalysed food and mood data from 3,486 men and women, claimed they've uncovered a true cause-and-effect relationship.

"Our finding shows a strong association between diet and depressive symptoms after controlling for a large range of socio-demographic factors, and for health behaviours such as smoking, physical activity, and health status," said lead researcher Tasnime Akbaraly of National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Montpellier, France.

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A diet of burgers, chips, sausages and cake will programme your brain into craving even more foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat, according to new research.

Over the years these junk foods can become a substitute for happiness and will lead bingers to become addicted. Dr Paul Kenny, a neuroscientist, carried out the research which shows how dangerous high fat and high sugar foods can be to our health . “You lose control. It’s the hallmark of addiction,” he said.

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Eating junk food can make you depressed, doctors have warned. Those who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals, desserts and sweets are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish.

Researchers claim their study is the first to investigate the link between overall diet and mental health, rather than the effects of individual foods. Dr Eric Brunner, one of the researchers from University College London, said:

'There seem to be various aspects of lifestyle such as taking exercise which also matter, but it appears that diet is playing an independent role.'

The study, in the British Journal of Psychiatry, used data on 3,486 male and female civil servants aged around 55.  Each participant completed a questionnaire about their eating habits and a self-report assessment for depression five years later.

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A recent study has proved that certain junk foods containing good amounts of antioxidants can in fact be good for the heart.

While it isn’t recommended that one thrive on these foods, indulging in some of them, in limit of course, may do you a whole lot of good.

Popcorn It may be the best accompaniment for movies, but popcorn also helps curb the evening snack craving.

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