Would you hold the mother responsible for her daughter’s weight?
Courtesy of Steve Neuberg, Arizona State University, and Jaimie Krems, Oklahoma State University
While excess weight arises from a complex interplay of genes, environment, diet and activity, new research finds Americans hold parents responsible for excess weight in their kids.
We always hear the last five kilos are the hardest to lose when dieting. The number is made up, but the principle is correct – it’s called the weight-loss plateau.
Low carb diets are popular and pasta is often in the firing line for those who think it might contribute to weight gain. But your favourite dinner is being unfairly maligned!
People may use ‘mass gainer’ shakes during the bulking phase to help build muscle.
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Counting macronutrients offers more food flexibility – but may be most useful when trying to build muscle.
Doctors have told people who are overweight to exercise more and eat less, when in fact their overweight may be due to genetic or other factors that exercise won’t change.
UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
The FODMAP diet was developed to reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. But as it grows in popularity, online bloggers and ‘health gurus’ are promoting it for a range of unusual purposes.