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Aninder S

Obesity, diabetes: expanding India faces big problem - 0 views

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  • childhood obesity and diabetes have become an increasing problem among the middle classes, who have largely benefited from a decade of rapid economic growth.
  • The high number of cases among South Asian people has been attributed to genetic factors, including a predisposition to storing more fat.
  • Socio-environmental factors, though, are now seen as playing an increasing role in the rising number of cases of Type 2 diabetes.
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  • The condition, which occurs when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it makes, largely as a result of excess body weight and physical inactivity, was previously seen mainly in older people .
  • But Indian people are less concerned about nutrition. They first focus on the spice of the food, the taste."
  • Overweight children with diabetes are at greater risk of developing heart disease and heart attacks, deteriorating eyesight, kidney failure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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      Aninder S on 03 Dec 11
       
      This opens your eyes has to how other places other than Canada, but also India, deal with similar cases of obesity. This also shows is that the way we grow up eating sticks with is as a habit. If we develop a habit of eating fatty foods, then we carry that through our lives. It affects you when you get older and you will continue to spread those some learnings to others. 
Aninder S

Eat McDonalds Food - The Truth - YouTube - 0 views

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McDonalds Food Health Concern Youtube

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      Aninder S on 04 Jan 12
       
      I honestly feel disgusted by this video, but I think everyone should watch this. Fries that don't rot after 10 weeks is just disgusting! Every time you get the urge to just grab a quick bite at McDonalds always remember what you saw in this video and make sure you convince yourself to eat something else. 
Aninder S

Is Meat Bad For A Diet? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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Meat Diet Cholestrol

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  • Cholesterol is a waxy like substance that forms in the blood after eating fat
  • The highest cholesterol levels are found in meat
  • Poultry cooked with the skin left on is tasty and juicy
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  • But the skin is high in saturated fat and should be removed prior to cooking
  • Tenderloin, loin chops or leg tends to be the leaner cuts in lamb and pork
  • One serving of meat equals the size of a deck of cards
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 04 Jan 12
       
      This article is fantastic in banishing my concerns about meat in my diet. I always think that meat is a source of great fat but it tastes great. This article acts kind of like a cook book and tells you how should be eating your meat so that it's healthy for you and won't kill you! Also preparing your own meals is a good way to learn some cooking skills, save some money from going to McDonalds, and it's healthy! 
Wasif H

What Happens If You Intake Too Much Protein? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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shared by Wasif H on 06 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Protein-rich foods can be delicious as well as nutritious -- just think of a creamy, thick cup of yogurt or a savory, juicy grilled steak.
  • While high-protein foods have a bounty of valuable nutritional and health properties, however, the benefits can turn into risks if you eat too many of them over an extended period of time.
  • According to Katherine Zeratsky, a registered dietitian for MayoClinic.com, you may experience constipation if you follow a high-protein diet for several months or longer.
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  • While protein-rich foods don't cause digestive problems by themselves, eating a lot of them may leave less room for high-carbohydrate foods in your diet, which tend to have a lot of dietary fiber.
  • More severely, taking in too much protein could raise your risk of serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, and liver or kidney problems. Partially, that is because so many protein-rich foods are also high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, all of which can enhance risk factors for those diseases. If you choose plant-based proteins instead of animal proteins and full-fat proteins, your personal risk may not be quite as high.
  • Protein contains calories -- sometimes more calories than carbohydrate- or fat-rich foods. Although it can help you gain lean muscle mass, eating protein in excess of your body's needs will result in fat gain.
  • The question of how much protein to eat can be a tricky one because the right amount for one individual may be far too much for another. MayoClinic.com recommends getting between 10 percent and 35 percent of your daily calories from protein, or about 50 to 175 g per day.
  • You can also calculate recommendations based on your body weight. Dr. Melina Jampolis, physician nutrition specialist for CNN.com, suggests getting about 0.8 g of protein per day per kg of your body weight.
  • Unless you're following a diet that is very unbalanced, you're likely not at risk for eating too much protein. It's also important to realize that some protein is essential for health, since protein-rich foods build and repair muscle and bone tissue, satiate hunger and provide energy. If you have concerns about the protein amounts in your diet, talk them over with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This is a good website because it looks at the other point of view. Too much protein isnt good for you if your not properly working out and making sure it turns into lean muscle. 
Wasif H

What Do Protein Supplements Do To Young Weight Lifters? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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  • Young weightlifters who want to emulate athletic heroes try to improve their own weightlifting skills and athletic motivation. Yet in the realm of protein supplementation, youngsters would do well to learn as much as possible about sensible nutrition
  • Young weightlifters should avoid relying on protein supplementation for muscle and strength gains, as excessive dietary protein might carry unwanted side effects, and protein supplementation can be unnecessary and expensive.
  • Teenage weightlifters immerse themselves in a demanding sport that emphasizes power and body weight. Already dealing with growth spurts and body changes, these teens may obsess about muscle gain. However, it is exercise, not high protein foods, that builds muscle -- although dietary protein provides the amino acids from which new muscle can be built.
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  • Adolescents should obtain 13 percent to 14 percent of their entire calorie intake from protein. If an adolescent weightlifter's diet contains 3,000 calories, 14 percent of the total calories would be 428 cal.
  • diet containing protein-rich foods such as eggs, lean meats, beans, nuts and low fat cheese and milk easily fulfills the young weightlifter's requirements.
  • The National Kidney Association cites studies showing accelerated kidney damage in diabetics on high protein diets.
  • However, Body Building For You suggests that athletes regularly exceed protein requirements with no adverse effects, and that no study ever scientifically proved that high protein diets are dangerous to healthy individuals.
  • n 1998, "Journal of Nutrition" reported excessive protein metabolism encouraging calcium loss through excretion, yet in 2003 the same journal suggested that calcium is not always lost, possibly because phosphorous helps to enable calcium re-uptake by the kidneys -- at least in people with no prior health problems.
  • hus, protein supplements may not harm the young weightlifter, even if those supplements contribute to protein intake beyond recommended levels.
  • Still, two concerns remain: one is financial loss at the expense of weight gain. Expensive protein supplements are unnecessary if the young weightlifter includes protein-rich foods in every meal.
  • Another danger is hidden ingredients. Some of the most respected Olympian weightlifters have tested positive for banned drugs or steroids hidden in nutritional supplements that they believed to be protein or energy supplements.
  • Some cause physical and sexual characteristics to alter, and some hasten cancer. In short, young weightlifters aspiring to world-class competition must exercise the utmost responsibility regarding nutrition. It is never too early to start such discipline.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This information is valuable because I can relate to it. I dont want to be taking some protein that may have other chemicals that are harmful for my body. 
Aninder S

Advertising fast food to children and its major shift - YouTube - 0 views

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Marketing Children Fast Food Canada

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  • Aninder S on 06 Jan 12
     
    The number one reason of our health concerns in Canada, is the fast food industry. It's not that Canadians are addicted to fast food, it's the way we are convinced to buy it. Marketing and business schemes are all a part of this world, but using these schemes on kids is cunning way to bring in costumers. Adults and parents need to explain and teach kids about fast food and how it is affecting the modern society. Fast food chains also keep their corporations under wraps, and don't conceal the truth about their products. We need to educate the youth of the future. A starting point may be the documentary the 11th Hour directed by Leila and Nadia Conners.
Aninder S

'India in grip of obesity epidemic' - Times Of India - 0 views

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Obesity India

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  • India is now in the grip of an obesity epidemic and the trend needs to be immediately arrested by taxing junk food, restricting food ads and making food labelling clearer, according to a study.
  • India's overweight rates increased by 20%.
  • Currently, almost 1 in 5 men and over 1 in 6 women are overweight. In some urban areas, the rates are as high as 40%.
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  • According to estimates in the study, the annual cost of broad-based prevention strategies tackling obesity and other health threats, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol, would be less than $2 per person per year in India
  • Upto 4,42,000 life years could be gained through a combination of prevention programmes in India every year. The cost-effectiveness ratio of a prevention strategy would be $268 per life year gained in good health in India
  • Obesity is the root for several non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
  • Another study in the Lancet on Thursday predicts that by 2030, nearly 70% of all global deaths will be from non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, and respiratory and heart disease. Of these 70% of deaths, 80% will be in the less wealthy nations like India.
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 06 Jan 12
       
      My question does focus on Indian food and related health benefits and concerns, but this doesn't mean that other countries and cultures aren't facing the same issues. The world in general is in a state where there are now more overall obese people than starving. The surplus of food has risen, and the cost of food has fallen. We need to control how much we eat and which foods we spend our money on (no McDonald's!)
Aninder S

Grand Challenges Canada: Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health - Sample Submission Vid... - 0 views

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Dr.Silver Canada Health Provider

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    Canada may be seeing a rise in health concerns, but we are far better off than many other countries. Yes, we are not a perfect country and do have health issues across the nation, but we are still very capable of providing health care for almost all Canadians. As leaders it is our responsibility to help other developing nations like India, to improve on their health systems, and be role models. We do our best to help around the world through Canada's International Assistance at Work programme, that has helped many people in poverty over the last few decades.
Aninder S

High school pressure on teens: Staying focused on schoolwork, preparing for college and... - 0 views

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Teens High School

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  • The pressure for teens nowadays is unprecedented
  • With so many high-achieving kids, it’s no wonder that teens—and their parents—feel as if a child has to have a multi-page resume, be a world-class athlete or manage her own business by the time she is 18. But that just isn’t possible for everyone.
  • Staying Focused On Schoolwork
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  • In high school, grades and extracurricular activities become part of that all-important “permanent record.” And if your child wants to get into a good college, she will have to go the extra mile.
  • If your child doesn’t use her time wisely and puts her schoolwork off to concentrate on her social life or after-school activities–and if her grades are showing this–gently prod her to get back to business
  • When School is Scary
  • Besides bullying (a longtime but nonetheless devestating concern), a serious issue facing many schools today is the presence of violence and atmosphere of fear
  • Many schools have instituted a policy of zero tolerance when it comes to guns (and drugs).
  • Preventing and Dealing with Burnout
  • School pressure can come from teachers and parents, and it can also come from the child herself. Some pressure is good—it keeps a teen’s eye on the prize at the end of four years: The college of her choice.
  • But too much pressure, whether it comes from an adult or the child, is counterproductive and will lead to burnout. Make sure your teen balances her schoolwork and her life outside it, and remind her that these overwhelming years are a transition into adulthood.
  • Alternative School Programs
  • If your child is one of the thousands of kids who just doesn’t seem to be able to handle school, it isn’t the end of the world. Talk to your teen about the consequences of dropping out, and if all else fails try to find an alternative program
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