16 Jul 2009 15:43 Africa/Lagos
New Obesity Data Shows Blacks Have the Highest Rates of Obesity
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Blacks had 51 percent higher prevalence of obesity, and Hispanics had 21 percent higher obesity prevalence compared with whites, according to researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Greater prevalences of obesity for blacks and whites were found in the South and Midwest than in the West and Northeast. Hispanics in the Northeast had lower obesity prevalence than Hispanics in the Midwest, South or West. The study, in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, examined data from 2006-2008.
"This study highlights that in the United States, blacks and Hispanics are disproportionately affected by obesity,'' said Dr. William H. Dietz, Director of CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, "If we have any hope of stemming the rise in obesity, we must intensify our efforts to create an environment for healthy living in these communities."
The study uses data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BRFSS is an ongoing, state-based, random-digit-dialed telephone survey of the U.S. civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 18 years and older.
The study found that in 40 states, obesity prevalence among blacks was 30 percent or more. In five of those states, Alabama, Maine, Mississippi, Ohio, and Oregon, obesity prevalence among blacks was 40 percent or greater.
For blacks, the prevalence of obesity ranged from 23 percent to 45.1 percent among all states and the District of Columbia; among Hispanics in 50 states and DC, the prevalence of obesity ranged from 21 percent to 36.7 percent, with 11 states having an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or higher. Among whites in 50 states and the District of Columbia, the prevalence of obesity ranged from 9 percent to 30.2 percent, with only West Virginia having a prevalence of 30 percent or more.
"We know that racial and ethnic differences in obesity prevalence are likely due to both individual behaviors, as well as differences in the physical and social environment,'' said Liping Pan, M.D., M.P.H., lead author and epidemiologist. "We need a combination of policy and environmental changes that can create opportunities for healthier living."
For this study analysis, CDC analyzed the 2006 2008 BRFSS data. For more information on obesity trends, tables, including an animated map, visit http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html. To learn more about CDC's efforts in the fight against obesity or for more information about nutrition, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight, visit http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao.
CONTACT: CDC Division of Media Relations, +1-404-639-3286
/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- July 16/
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008
New Survey Shows 90 Percent of Women Do Not Fully Understand the Calories They Eat
4 Mar 2008 11:08 Africa/Lagos
New Survey Shows 90 Percent of Women Do Not Fully Understand the Calories They Eat
Americans in need of a calorie and nutrient education
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 4 /PRNewswire/ --
Despite efforts to keep weight in check, women seem to be willing to take drastic measures to lose weight, with one third saying they would even give up sex for one month just to lose a few pounds, a recent survey found.
Although more than half of American women actively manage their weight most of the time or more often, many do not fully understand the calories they eat, according to Dannon(TM) Light & Fit(TM)'s recent Calorie IQ survey.
"I have clients come to me every day who seem to understand the basics of weight management but do not fully understand what makes up the foods they are eating," explained Oz Garcia, PhD, nutritionist to the stars and member of the Dannon Light & Fit Weight Management Council.
Common snack foods seem to be one culprit for calorie confusion, with nearly half of Americans surveyed believing that one and a half ounces of pretzel sticks contains 100 calories or less compared to the 160 calories they contain, as measured by NutritionData.com, and nearly one in five believing that pretzel sticks are a nutrient-rich snack.
To help women make smart decisions about weight management, Dannon is introducing Light & Fit 0% Plus, a new nonfat yogurt that contains 60 calories and 0 percent fat per four-ounce cup with essential nutrients like calcium, protein and Vitamin D, plus 50 percent more fruit than regular Light & Fit six-ounce cups.
"It's important to realize that when trying to limit the calories we eat each day, we need to make sure we're getting all the nutrients the body needs to keep it well-fueled; that doesn't have to mean compromising on taste," Dr. Garcia says.
Many are misinformed about the loss of essential nutrients as they manage their weight. According to the survey, 63 percent of women believe they get enough calcium and 73 percent believe they get enough Vitamin D. However, research from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports that in reality, fewer than half of women are getting enough Vitamin D and eight out of 10 are lacking calcium.
While women are actively trying to keep their eyes on their waist line, many are not honest with themselves about the calories they consume. In fact, four in 10 women admit to lying to themselves about what they eat during the day, with more than half of women reporting that they are likely to tell themselves calories "don't count" during birthdays or other celebrations.
Dannon Light & Fit 0% Plus is the first national nonfat yogurt offered in transparent packaging, which allows women to see what they are consuming and to take a step toward self-honesty in weight management.
"Incorporating healthy, nutrient-dense snacks into a balanced diet makes it easier to overcome common dieting pitfalls," explained Dr. Garcia.
Among the survey's other findings:
-- More than a third of women report skipping meals several times a week
or more often.
-- A quarter of women report that they have eaten something else in
replace of a meal, with 10 percent opting for dessert, nine percent
gulping down a diet soft drink and six percent considering potato chips
or French fries a sufficient meal replacement.
Despite their not-so-diet-friendly eating habits, women do report that portion control and calorie content are some of the key factors they consider when looking for foods to keep them on track with weight management. In fact, 81 percent of women who manage their weight consider portion size the most important strategy.
While many women reported that consuming nutrient-rich foods is an important way to manage their weight, a full 42 percent showed that they had a difficult time identifying these types of foods that also have reduced calories and fat.
"It's great to be able to point my clients to foods that are both healthy and nourishing," said Dr. Garcia. "It is possible to manage one's weight and continue to take in all of the essential nutrients a healthy body needs, and snacking on healthy, nutrient-rich items such as Light & Fit 0% Plus is an easier way to do so."
For more information, visit www.lightnfit.com.
Media Contact:
Allison Goldstein
Edelman, for Dannon
212.704.4511
allison.goldstein@edelman.com
Source: Dannon
CONTACT: Allison Goldstein of Edelman for Dannon,
+1-212-704-4511, allison.goldstein@edelman.com
Web site: http://www.lightnfit.com/
http://nutritiondata.com/
NOTE TO EDITORS: StrategyOne conducted a nationally representative phone survey among 2,041 American adults from August 16th through August 21st, 2007.
New Survey Shows 90 Percent of Women Do Not Fully Understand the Calories They Eat
Americans in need of a calorie and nutrient education
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 4 /PRNewswire/ --
Despite efforts to keep weight in check, women seem to be willing to take drastic measures to lose weight, with one third saying they would even give up sex for one month just to lose a few pounds, a recent survey found.
Although more than half of American women actively manage their weight most of the time or more often, many do not fully understand the calories they eat, according to Dannon(TM) Light & Fit(TM)'s recent Calorie IQ survey.
"I have clients come to me every day who seem to understand the basics of weight management but do not fully understand what makes up the foods they are eating," explained Oz Garcia, PhD, nutritionist to the stars and member of the Dannon Light & Fit Weight Management Council.
Common snack foods seem to be one culprit for calorie confusion, with nearly half of Americans surveyed believing that one and a half ounces of pretzel sticks contains 100 calories or less compared to the 160 calories they contain, as measured by NutritionData.com, and nearly one in five believing that pretzel sticks are a nutrient-rich snack.
To help women make smart decisions about weight management, Dannon is introducing Light & Fit 0% Plus, a new nonfat yogurt that contains 60 calories and 0 percent fat per four-ounce cup with essential nutrients like calcium, protein and Vitamin D, plus 50 percent more fruit than regular Light & Fit six-ounce cups.
"It's important to realize that when trying to limit the calories we eat each day, we need to make sure we're getting all the nutrients the body needs to keep it well-fueled; that doesn't have to mean compromising on taste," Dr. Garcia says.
Many are misinformed about the loss of essential nutrients as they manage their weight. According to the survey, 63 percent of women believe they get enough calcium and 73 percent believe they get enough Vitamin D. However, research from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports that in reality, fewer than half of women are getting enough Vitamin D and eight out of 10 are lacking calcium.
While women are actively trying to keep their eyes on their waist line, many are not honest with themselves about the calories they consume. In fact, four in 10 women admit to lying to themselves about what they eat during the day, with more than half of women reporting that they are likely to tell themselves calories "don't count" during birthdays or other celebrations.
Dannon Light & Fit 0% Plus is the first national nonfat yogurt offered in transparent packaging, which allows women to see what they are consuming and to take a step toward self-honesty in weight management.
"Incorporating healthy, nutrient-dense snacks into a balanced diet makes it easier to overcome common dieting pitfalls," explained Dr. Garcia.
Among the survey's other findings:
-- More than a third of women report skipping meals several times a week
or more often.
-- A quarter of women report that they have eaten something else in
replace of a meal, with 10 percent opting for dessert, nine percent
gulping down a diet soft drink and six percent considering potato chips
or French fries a sufficient meal replacement.
Despite their not-so-diet-friendly eating habits, women do report that portion control and calorie content are some of the key factors they consider when looking for foods to keep them on track with weight management. In fact, 81 percent of women who manage their weight consider portion size the most important strategy.
While many women reported that consuming nutrient-rich foods is an important way to manage their weight, a full 42 percent showed that they had a difficult time identifying these types of foods that also have reduced calories and fat.
"It's great to be able to point my clients to foods that are both healthy and nourishing," said Dr. Garcia. "It is possible to manage one's weight and continue to take in all of the essential nutrients a healthy body needs, and snacking on healthy, nutrient-rich items such as Light & Fit 0% Plus is an easier way to do so."
For more information, visit www.lightnfit.com.
Media Contact:
Allison Goldstein
Edelman, for Dannon
212.704.4511
allison.goldstein@edelman.com
Source: Dannon
CONTACT: Allison Goldstein of Edelman for Dannon,
+1-212-704-4511, allison.goldstein@edelman.com
Web site: http://www.lightnfit.com/
http://nutritiondata.com/
NOTE TO EDITORS: StrategyOne conducted a nationally representative phone survey among 2,041 American adults from August 16th through August 21st, 2007.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Paper is from Venus, Electronics are from Mars
14 Nov 2007 11:20 Africa/Lagos
Paper is from Venus, Electronics are from Mars
Nine out of 10 women track their schedules with a paper calendar, according to a new national survey.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ --
Even in this wired age, women prefer to use non-digital means to organize their schedules. According to the Whomi Track Your Time Survey, women were more likely to use paper scheduling (91%) compared with men (77%), while men were more likely (38%) to use electronic organizing tools than women (24%).
Female survey respondents cited several advantages of paper scheduling tools: 89% percent of women agreed that "you remember things better when you write them down"; 87% that it is "easier to write notes and reminders on it"; and 68% that "paper tools are faster than waiting for an electronic organizer to start up."
The Whomi Track Your Time Survey found that most women are using multiple methods in their attempts to manage their schedules.
"Even if women use an electronic planner, most are supplementing it with paper calendars and lists to stay on top of all of their tasks," said Nina Korelitz Matza, Creator and co-owner of Whomi, the Manhattan-based maker of paper time management accessories, which sponsored the survey.
"79% of female respondents reported using at least two different methods for tracking schedules; the majority (65%) reported using three or more methods. Unfortunately, maintaining schedules in several locations can result in missed appointments and double- booking, which can subsequently lead to serious frustration!"
Women may be using several scheduling tools because they are more likely to be tracking multiple schedules than are men. Fifty-five percent of female survey respondents manage schedules for themselves and others, versus 37% of men. Women report managing schedules for spouses (37%), children living with them (34%) and elderly parents or relatives (12%).The paper scheduling tools used by respondents (both men and women combined) include wall calendars (57%), desk calendars (49%), paper lists (41%), and pocket calendars (29%). In addition, 54% say they use "their heads." Electronic scheduling devices used by respondents include the computer or Internet (25%) and electronic organizers such as BlackBerry (13%). The computer or Internet is more likely to be used by men (30%) than women (20%), as are electronic organizers (18% of men versus nine percent of women). Eighty-six percent of people who use electronic schedulers also use some form of paper scheduling.
Whomi commissioned the Track Your Time Survey to learn more about how Americans manage their schedules. Independent market research company Opinion Research Corporation conducted the survey by telephone among 1,026 adults in the continental United States in June 2007.
More survey results and consumer tips for setting up a new calendar are available at http://blog.whomi.com/.
About Whomi
Founded in 2005, Whomi(TM) offers innovative time-management accessories for women. Marketing consultant Nina Korelitz Matza and Attorney Gail Auster founded Whomi when they recognized an unmet need for non-digital, functional and stylish products to balance multi-faceted schedules. The company's Whomi Clarity Agenda features the patent-pending, color-coded Whomi View, which enables women to track all their projects in one portable place.
Whomi products are available at http://www.whomi.com/ and in select stores nationwide. Source:
Whomi
CONTACT: Diana Tedesco of Fraiche PR, +1-212-463-8930,
diana@fraichepr.com, for Whomi
Web site: http://www.whomi.com/
http://blog.whomi.com/
Paper is from Venus, Electronics are from Mars
Nine out of 10 women track their schedules with a paper calendar, according to a new national survey.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ --
Even in this wired age, women prefer to use non-digital means to organize their schedules. According to the Whomi Track Your Time Survey, women were more likely to use paper scheduling (91%) compared with men (77%), while men were more likely (38%) to use electronic organizing tools than women (24%).
Female survey respondents cited several advantages of paper scheduling tools: 89% percent of women agreed that "you remember things better when you write them down"; 87% that it is "easier to write notes and reminders on it"; and 68% that "paper tools are faster than waiting for an electronic organizer to start up."
The Whomi Track Your Time Survey found that most women are using multiple methods in their attempts to manage their schedules.
"Even if women use an electronic planner, most are supplementing it with paper calendars and lists to stay on top of all of their tasks," said Nina Korelitz Matza, Creator and co-owner of Whomi, the Manhattan-based maker of paper time management accessories, which sponsored the survey.
"79% of female respondents reported using at least two different methods for tracking schedules; the majority (65%) reported using three or more methods. Unfortunately, maintaining schedules in several locations can result in missed appointments and double- booking, which can subsequently lead to serious frustration!"
Women may be using several scheduling tools because they are more likely to be tracking multiple schedules than are men. Fifty-five percent of female survey respondents manage schedules for themselves and others, versus 37% of men. Women report managing schedules for spouses (37%), children living with them (34%) and elderly parents or relatives (12%).The paper scheduling tools used by respondents (both men and women combined) include wall calendars (57%), desk calendars (49%), paper lists (41%), and pocket calendars (29%). In addition, 54% say they use "their heads." Electronic scheduling devices used by respondents include the computer or Internet (25%) and electronic organizers such as BlackBerry (13%). The computer or Internet is more likely to be used by men (30%) than women (20%), as are electronic organizers (18% of men versus nine percent of women). Eighty-six percent of people who use electronic schedulers also use some form of paper scheduling.
Whomi commissioned the Track Your Time Survey to learn more about how Americans manage their schedules. Independent market research company Opinion Research Corporation conducted the survey by telephone among 1,026 adults in the continental United States in June 2007.
More survey results and consumer tips for setting up a new calendar are available at http://blog.whomi.com/.
About Whomi
Founded in 2005, Whomi(TM) offers innovative time-management accessories for women. Marketing consultant Nina Korelitz Matza and Attorney Gail Auster founded Whomi when they recognized an unmet need for non-digital, functional and stylish products to balance multi-faceted schedules. The company's Whomi Clarity Agenda features the patent-pending, color-coded Whomi View, which enables women to track all their projects in one portable place.
Whomi products are available at http://www.whomi.com/ and in select stores nationwide. Source:
Whomi
CONTACT: Diana Tedesco of Fraiche PR, +1-212-463-8930,
diana@fraichepr.com, for Whomi
Web site: http://www.whomi.com/
http://blog.whomi.com/
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