Diet and Exercise Archives - Clinical Advisor

Few US Children Meet Guidelines for Exercise, Screen Time

September 9, 2020

Researchers used data from the National Survey of Children’s Health to observe how many children meet physical activity, screen time, and sleep guidelines.

Oncology Information Center

Negative Effects of Exercise Intolerance in Long-Term Cancer Survivors

By

Rita Aghjayan

July 8, 2020

Long-term survivors of childhood cancers with exercise intolerance may have emotional distress, less social role achievement, and worse HRQOL.

Orthopedics Information Center

Dairy Intake Not Found to Affect BMD During Menopausal Transition

By

Rose Reeb

June 12, 2020

Level of dairy intake does not affect the rate of bone mineral density loss or fracture risk among perimenopausal women.

Diet and Nutrition Information Center

Greater Energy Intake at Dinner Associated With Higher Mortality Risk

By

Rose Reeb

May 28, 2020

Higher intake of energy at dinner is associated with greater risk for diabetes-related, cardiovascular disease-related, and all-cause mortality.

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Ob/Gyn Information Center

Yoga Cuts Testosterone in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

April 28, 2020

A mindful yoga intervention reduces testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Woman pediatrician weighs a child patient.

News, Pediatrics Information Center

AAP: Pediatricians Should Promote Physical Activity in Children

February 26, 2020

Doctors should ID opportunities for activity assessment, prescription among those facing barriers to activity.

Obesity Information Center

Lifestyle Intervention via Smartphone App Effective for Pregnant Women With Obesity

By

Amit Akirov, MD

February 19, 2020

A continuous behavioral lifestyle intervention supported by a smartphone app can assist in improving dietary intake and physical activity among pregnant women with overweight and obesity.

Diet and Nutrition Information Center, News

CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse

January 21, 2020

Agency releases new estimates of physical inactivity across states and US territories.

News, Obesity Information Center

1999 to 2016 Saw Increase in US Adults Trying to Lose Weight

December 18, 2019

Parallel trends seen for increasing current measured body mass index and weight among adults.

Endocrinology Information Center

Men Who Are Overweight, Obese Benefit From Exercise Before Breakfast

By

Rita Aghjayan

November 26, 2019

Timing of exercise and the consumption of mixed-macronutrient breakfast or carbohydrates may have acute and chronic effects on metabolic processes for men who are overweight or obese.