A Closer Look at Obesity, Health Risks, and Mortality Writing in the November 7, 2007, Journal of the American Medical Association, federal researchers concluded that being overweight isn’t associated with the chances of dying from heart disease or cancer. (1) Even more surprisingly, they found that overweight may be associated with lower risks of … Continue reading “Excess Weight Is Not Good for You”
Eat Well & Keep Moving, Second Edition (Human Kinetics) by Dr. Lilian Cheung, Hank Dart, Sari Kalin, and Prof. Steve Gortmaker is a school-based program that equips children with the knowledge, skills, and supportive environment they need to lead more healthful lives by choosing nutritious diets and being physically active.
Planet Health: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Teaching Middle School Nutrition and Physical Activity, Second Edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics (Human Kinetics), by Carter J, Wiecha J, Peterson K, Nobrega S, and Gortmaker SL.
The Expert: Dr. Frank Sacks Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why should I make sure to include them in my diet? Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as n-3 fatty acids) are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for health. We … Continue reading “Ask the expert: Omega-3 fatty acids”
The Expert: Dr. Edward Giovannucci Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Departments of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health 1. There’s been a lot of news lately about vitamin D’s role in prevention of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. What do we know today—and what questions remain? Vitamin D has a well-established role … Continue reading “Ask the expert: Vitamin D and chronic disease”
The Expert: Dr. Walter Willett Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Departments of Nutrition and Epidemiology, and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. How much control do we have over our body weight? And how much of our weight is controlled by our genes? Genes do play a role … Continue reading “Ask the expert: Controlling your weight”
In Eat, Drink, and Weigh Less (Hyperion), Mollie Katzen and Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H. team up to provide a flexible weight loss plan with more than 100 delicious and healthy recipes, to help keep the weight off for good.
Changes to Diet and Lifestyle May Help Prevent Infertility from Ovulatory Disorders — press release of October 31, 2007 featuring Walter Willett and Jorge Chavarro Obesity Nears Smoking As Cancer-Causer — coverage from CBS news, October 31, 2007 featuring Walter Willett Weight Gain Between First and Second Pregnancies Associated With Increased Odds of Second Child … Continue reading “Faculty in the Media 2007”