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Vitamin D Promotes Weight Loss

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota found that overweight people have better success in losing weight when their vitamin D levels are increased. Dr. Shalamar Sibley, the researcher who headed the study, placed 38 obese men and women on a diet program and discovered that those whose vitamin D levels were increased lost up to a half pound more than those who followed the diet plan only.



When combined with a reduced-calorie diet, it appears that… Continue

Added by george on January 30, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Water testing

Today is 01-29-10 today we had a water testing at my school by the way for those of you who don't know I attend WaHs!!!!(Goooo PaNtHeRs!!!!) we had sparkle water, arowwhead water, & tap water a lot of the students were able to tell the diffrence between the waters it was a fun experence you guys should try at you school to try and get quality water at your school.!.!.!

Added by Fanny Montoya on January 29, 2010 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Water Taste Test #2

Hello! I wanted to update you on the Water Taste Tests we've (students and I) been conducting here at The Accelerated Schools. It's been really interesting. The purpose of the Water Taste Test is to give TAS students the opportunity to taste the difference between tap water that went through a filter and regular bottled water.

The following is a general idea of how the Water Taste Test was conducted.



Students would test other students by giving them three different types of… Continue

Added by Jess on January 29, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

CASH FOR COLLEGE!!

Mt. San Antonio College presents,

in collaboration with Assemblymembers Dr. Ed Hernandez and Norma J. Torres,

CASH FOR COLLEGE!!!



SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010- 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

>>RSVP by February 5, 2010

SPACE IS LIMITED!! YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND!!



Are you concerned about how to pay for college? This free event is for you!



High School Seniors &/or parents are encourged to attend this… Continue

Added by Anabel Gutierrez on January 29, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

Water Facts

20 Interesting and Useful Water Facts



1 Roughly 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water.

2 At birth, water accounts for approximately 80 percent of an infant’s body weight.

3 A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day.

4 Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream and causes an imbalance of water in the brain.

5 Water… Continue

Added by Jess on January 28, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

First day in "We're Fed Up"

Today's my first day at the program "We're Fed Up" so far i'm feeling really comfortable meeting really nice people. I'm really amazed at how many people are in the program and how many youths my age are intrested in helping out the community and them selfs stay healthy.....

Added by Fanny Montoya on January 28, 2010 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Good tasting foods

All my life i've been eating good tasting "junk" foods. i would eat out about everyday going to fast food restraunts, eating this eating that, but one day i said to my self "Am i really eating healthy".Dont get me wrong fast foods such as Mc Donalds, Burger King, Wendy's and such, but its not really good for you. Since then i started learning about eating healthy and how to eat healthy. So really the only question i have is how can i truly have a healthy life?

Added by george glass on January 28, 2010 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Invites Proposals for Communities Creating Healthy Environments: Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Safe Places to Play in Communities of Color

Communities Creating Healthy Environments is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that aims to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities of color. The program is designed to advance RWJF's efforts to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015 by supporting diverse, community-based… Continue

Added by Marco on January 27, 2010 at 6:32pm — No Comments

overlarged fruit

Need I say more. I have been very overwhelmed of how big the bananas and grapes, I've been eating lately. Remember the children's series "Bananas in Pajamas", as of now I find it possible to actually have those big of bananas at this rate. Interesting enough, my cousin created his own garden full of various fruits and vegetables (which I'm very proud to hear him invest himself in something other than video games) and the size of his bananas and grapes, etc. are extremely smaller than the ones… Continue

Added by Kathleen Ann on January 26, 2010 at 9:15pm — No Comments

motivation to eat right

Eating healthy takes effort and discipline. However, the payoff is tremendous. Some Health Insurance companies are seeing a reduction in claims for those who pay attention to suggested diet guidelines. Some International Health Insurance companies are considering discounts for clients who will participate in food classes. What do you… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on January 26, 2010 at 5:34pm — No Comments

THE CENSUS! Change Baldwin Park!

Did you know that $400 billion in government funding is distributed every year? The 2010 Census will determine how much of that money is allocated to Baldwin Park. All data is confidential, so it’s easy, safe and important to stand up and be counted.







If you are more intrsted there will be a meeting on Wednesday, January 27 at the Esther Snyder Community Center from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.



At this workshop, participants will be given an overview of the actual Census… Continue

Added by Belinda on January 22, 2010 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Relay For Life!! *Baldwin Park*

Relay For Life is the main volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Originating in the United States, the Relay For Life event has spread to 21 countries worldwide. Relay events are held in local communities, campus universities, military bases, and in cyberspace. Although the main objective of Relay is to raise money for cancer research and cancer patients, the event is held to spread cancer awareness, celebrate the lives of survivors, remember… Continue

Added by Anabel Gutierrez on January 22, 2010 at 11:57am — No Comments

UPDATE

Hi everyone i guess i would like to say thanks for making me feel welcome and i am working on the whole healthy thing. I have been eating fruit and veggies but i still eat sweets i am working on not eating any sweets at all . So wish me luck i will be honest i need it.

Added by Alexis on January 21, 2010 at 6:57pm — 1 Comment

Mauritania, Force Feeding

Yesterday night i was watching Taboo on Tv and the episode was about people being Fat. Some people got to their "big" size because they "choose" to be "big". Unfortunally a part came out on women in Mauritania, these women force feed their daughters into getting fat. These girls young as 5 years old are being force fed and beating if they refuse to eat. To me this is HORRIBLE and it breaks my heart that these young girls have to go through this. Its so… Continue

Added by Anabel Gutierrez on January 21, 2010 at 2:56pm — No Comments

2010 Census Jobs *Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park and other cities has been giving the oppertunity for 2010 Census Jobs, these are temporary jobs though. They offer good pay, fexible hours, paid trainng, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work.



It is very easy,you can go to their website http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/ and print out the application, and fill it out. You can also print out a… Continue

Added by Anabel Gutierrez on January 21, 2010 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Michelle Obama to launch initiative fighting child obesity

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2010-01-20-michelle-obama-obesity_N.htm?POE=click-refer



















By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — Calling obesity an epidemic and one of the greatest threats to America's health and economy, first lady Michelle Obama said… Continue

Added by Belinda on January 21, 2010 at 9:29am — 1 Comment

Couches Are Causing Childhood Obesity. " Who Knew "

Couches Are Causing Childhood Obesity. " Who Knew "



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I am completely confused by this ,I simply had no idea. To think couches were damaging our health.



I now understand why the Activity Only Model makes sense . Perhaps we should ban all… Continue

Added by Paul Murphy on January 20, 2010 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Nutrient-rich, low-calorie diets actually reprogram fat cells to keep the body thin

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Natural news

Mike Adams



(NaturalNews) A study appearing in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Proteome Research has given further insight into the correlation between calorie restriction and weight loss. While it is known that calorie-restricted diets are effective at helping people to lose weight, it has now been found that fat cell proteins play an important role in regulating bodily fat stores and extending life.



Dr. Edwin Mariman… Continue

Added by george on January 17, 2010 at 6:43pm — 1 Comment

Should teens be allowed to undergo drastic weight loss surgery?

One of the few surgeons in the United States who will perform bariatric surgery on teens has opened a center catering to that age group amid controversy over whether or not children should take such drastic measures to curb obesity.





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The Rose Medical Center in Denver is one of a small number of… Continue

Added by Anabel Gutierrez on January 15, 2010 at 1:52pm — 3 Comments

Teen Girls * Growing Up Afraid To Eat.

Teen Girls * Growing Up Afraid To Eat.



* Posted by Paul Murphy on January 14, 2010 at 11:37am

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Teen girls are regularly skipping meals as they hunger to be thin.



According to a poll, 10% of 14 and 15 year olds are routinely skipping two meals a day -- breakfast and… Continue

Added by Paul Murphy on January 15, 2010 at 8:50am — No Comments

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