Did you know that a diet including a good amount of calcium protects women from gaining "visceral fat"?- visceral fat is a dangerous fat that is deep in the abdominal cavity that collects against your organs. Studies in Journal of Nutrition note that people who consume less than 600 mg of calcium a day weigh more,… Continue reading Calcium reduces fat cells!
Tag: obesity
Humans have a “fat bud”!?
I was sitting in a spinny chair, listening to a presentation given by a Nutrition/Fitness/Health Department at a college I have been considering. But, some how, I drifted off thinking about my future goals and aspiring career...typical. While I thoroughly enjoy learning about majors and what they can offer me to benefit my future, the… Continue reading Humans have a “fat bud”!?
Why I aspire…a little more about me
This is my admissions essay I sent in for Purdue University, it's based on why I aspire to be a pediatric dietitan and health specialist. I'm not sure if specializing in Pediatrics is the area I want to go into, but it's definitely a possibility..so here it goes: I couldn’t help but feel sorry for… Continue reading Why I aspire…a little more about me
obesity in 2030
I was in my statistics when our teacher showed us the predicted obesity rates until 2030. The paper showed a model and trend of the predicted obesity rates until 2030. And my, oh, my, how horrible! Over 60% of America is predicted to be obese by 2030. I’m glad that they are trying to show… Continue reading obesity in 2030
Sleep Disorders and Weight Gain Among Police
He’s eating donuts, but he has to chase the next burglar who decides to rob a bank. It’s the typical stereotype of a police officer. I have always wondered why police officers have this label, and why they are even allowed to be qualified for their job if they are not in shape. Today, this… Continue reading Sleep Disorders and Weight Gain Among Police