EXERCISE
Emphasis strongly on
benefits such as improved flexibility and strength, psychological
health and cosmetic benefits of physical activity. Limited commentary
on weight as a tool to better body weight control and reducing risk of
cardiovascular disease.
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Get up, get moving, get
a better, longer life
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A review of some of the
health benefits of physical activity
SUPPLEMENTS
Wide variety of food
supplements included in the month’s magazine coverage with emphasis on
herbal supplements. Other topics also covered include impact of
conjugated linoleic acid, and other non-botanical supplements on
immune function,
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Ayurvedic medicine.-
Watch out for Issue 17 of Food Facts Asia will include an article on
supplements
CANCER AND DIET
Stories found
include foods that might protect against the onset of cancer, and
concerns over acrylamide levels in food.
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A Short Briefing on
Acrylamide
See also Issue 16 of Food Facts Asia for
update on acrylamide research
OVERWEIGHT AND
OBESITY
General benefits of
good weight management and risks of overweight, warnings about the
pitfalls of fad diets, the high prevalence f overweight and obesity
in the US, and the debate over the role of TV advertising and ‘junk
foods’ also covered.
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Time for the latest fad
diet?
FATS/HEART
DISEASE/CHOLESTEROL
Protective benefits
of tea, the DASH diet in the control of hypertension and specific
foods which may confer benefit included in magazine coverage.
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Just one heart for life
– some tips from AFIC to keep it ticking
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Essential Fats of Life
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