Well-Being Nutrition Gum Quiz and Casting Call
A gum calorie quiz notes sugar free gum has 0 to 4 calories per stick and cites a 2007 Appetite study finding 36 fewer calories in the afternoon snack after chewing gum for three hours. It adds a True false item on alertness and stress relief from chewing gum. NBC's Biggest Loser opens casting for two person teams at Valley West Mall in West Des Moines July 25 with $250000 prize. Matt Hoover won in 2005.
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Appetite
American Dietetic Association
Catright.org
NBC
Valley West Mall
Valley West Dr
West Des Moines
Www
Thebiggestlosercasting.com
Matt Hoover
Belle Plaine
Obesity rates rise in U S across states
The report F as in Fat 2009 by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows 23 states with rising adult obesity and 30 percent or more overweight or obese children in 30 states. Mississippi leads in adult obesity at 32.5 percent, Colorado lowest at 18.9 percent, Iowa 26.7, Minnesota and Utah 23.1, with 44.4 percent of 10 to 17 year olds obese or overweight.
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America
Trust For America’s Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Iowa
Mississippi
Colorado
Utah
Minnesota
Gazette and Wire Reports
Adaptive bikes help children with special needs ride and connect
Health therapist Suzie Johannes notes adapted three wheel bikes aid exercise for aut istic and cerebral palsy children who otherwise struggle with balance and mobility. Families form a Saturday group ride while donations fund bikes costing 800 to 1300 dollars and insurance coverage varies.
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Chris Mackler
the Gazette
Gwen Johnson
Nick Johnson
Cedar Valley
Hiawatha
Cindy Hadish
Gazette
Sawatha
Suzie Johannes
St. Luke’s Witwer Children’s Therapy
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Gwen
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Johannes
Rusten Scott
Deanna Scott
Marion
Joel Johnson
Sunglasses for Children Shield Eyes From Long Term Risk
Parents should start habits of wearing UV protective sunglasses for kids by age five. Experts say 100 percent UV A and B protection is best and sun protection is needed during all outdoor activities, not just at the beach. Use straps to keep glasses secure and avoid cords on toddlers.
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Steven Schiff
Deer Park
N.Y
Connor Duax
Marion
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St. Luke's Health Care Foundation
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Ruston
Dominick McDermott
Cindy
Hadish
Gazcomm.com
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