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Kid’s Meal Challenge Final Weekly Update

Well, I made it, 28 days, nothing but kids meals, 3 per day. No snacking, no outside foods, no cheating. And I must say the results have been quite surprising. I got a blood test shortly before I started and … more >>

Kids Meal Challenge Final Food Log

17-Jan Total Fat Total Saturated Cholest Sodium Day 1 Calories Calories Fat (g) Fat (g) (mg) (mg) Burger King Cheeseburger 370 160 18 9 55 750 Burger King French Fries (small) 230 100 11 3 0 630 Burger King Coca … more >>

Study: Obesity Could Be Contagious

A new study suggests that obesity might be contagious. The study, using engineered mice, placed mice with fatty liver disease in the same space as healthy mice. To the researchers’ surprise, the healthy mice began to develop the same symptoms … more >>

Study: Obese Doctors Less Likely to Diagnose Obesity in Patients

A new study has found that obese doctors are much less likely to help obese patients lose weight. The study, published in the journal Obesity, found that normal weight doctors are more likely to talk about weight loss with their … more >>