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TOPIC: Popular Diet Trends vs. Calorie Counting and Exercise
Fad diets are more popular than ever. Especially those that preach low-carbohydrate, high protein meals, but are these diets safe? Do they work better than old fashioned calorie counting? GUESTS: Dr. Allan Green, PhD. Dr. Green is the Director of Bassett Healthcare's Research Institute located in Cooperstown. Allan Green, Ph.D. Dr. Green Research Interests/programs include: Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, Weight reduction and exercise training in obesity, Studies on insulin receptors and insulin action in isolated fat cells. Jean Bigaoutte, MA, RD. Jean is a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in private practice. She was formerly a clinical nutritionist at Albany Medical College. She is a speaker and lecturer on various topics in clinical nutrition and offers individual and family sessions to improve dietary habits & and get in shape. Judy Torel, Personal Trainer psychological counselor and Owner of Judy Torels Sweat Shop mind-body-spirit Fitness center located in Albany. Dale Reynolds Author and Diet Counselor. Dale lost 40 pounds and has maintained a healthy weight for over four years, simply by changing the way she thinks. Her book, A Slim Book on Weighty Matters focuses mainly on the mental aspects of maintaining a healthy weight. For more information about dale visit her web site: www.slimdale.com/index.htm Nancie Segel Owner and Operator of Eat-A-Size Smaller Food Management. Nancie offers custom designed healthy weight control and wellness programs using behavior management and cognitive changes. Nancie has lost 40 pounds and had 30 years of experience helping people manage their eating behavior and wellness. Bob Belive About 5 years ago, Bob successfully lost 100 pounds. He did by breaking one bad habit at a time and by eating 3 meals a day. Web Resources
The American Dietetic Association American Dietetic Association (ADA) This site
contains a wealth of information on proper nutrition and dieting. Also includes
information concerning healthy eating recipes, current events, food, and
educational information.
Go to their website for more info Harvard School of Public Health The aim of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source is to provide timely information on diet and nutrition for clinicians, allied health professionals, and the public. The Nutrition Source will cut through all that, providing clear tips for healthy eating and dispelling a few nutrition myths along the way. And you won't just find out what you should eat, but why. Go to their website for more info The American Heart Association American Heart Association This site sponsored by the American Heart Association is rich with information regarding prevention of heart disease, stroke, and other related diseases. Also included are exercise and nutritional tips. Go to their website for more info Shape Up America! Shape Up America! was founded in 1994 by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop to raise awareness of the health effects of obesity and to provide responsible information on weight management to the public and to health care professionals. The award-winning Shape Up America! Web site offers clear weight management information in an entertaining and engaging manner. Go to their website for more info National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the National Institutes of Health. At their Weight Loss and Control center you can find a variety of fact sheets, research and statistics. Go to their website for more info MedlinePlus Medline Plus is service of U.S. National Library of Medcine and the National Institutes of Health. Medline provides latest news, research, information from the National Institutes of Health, and other health information |
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