FDA Pushes to Eliminate Remaining Trans Fats from Foods
The FDA aims to remove remaining trans fats as 2003 to 2012 data show 78 percent drop. Some naturally occurring fats remain in meat and dairy. Companies may petition for limited uses, but most uses unlikely. Consumers should read labels, as rounding rules can hide small amounts. Replacements include unsaturated fats from nuts oils and fish. The move, backed by the Obama administration, targets lowering heart disease and deaths.
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Walking tips to fit a 30 minute habit
Walk in 10 minute segments across the day and fit a 30 minute daily goal. Dr Maribeth Orr of Eudora Family Care suggests walking on breaks or with coworkers to bond while staying safe and consulting a health care provider before starting.
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LMH Summer Spray 5K Returns With Two Races This Summer
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association sponsors two 7th Annual LMH Summer Spray 5K events in Tonganoxie on July 18 and Baldwin City on August 15. Visit Imhendowment.org or call 505-3318 for details.
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Fats types and health guidance from the FDA notes
The FDA aims to phase out artificial trans fats while advising limited saturated fat intake to reduce heart disease risk. Unsaturated fats should dominate diets and appear as polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats on labels. Saturated fats come from animal sources and solids, raising bad cholesterol. limit to under 10 percent of daily calories. Trans fats are the worst. many have been phased out, with fried foods, popcorn, pizza, pastries, and margarine common sources. Natural trans fats from meat and dairy exist but artificial types predominate.
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Meninists and Lesly Knope clash in satire over campaigns
A 2015 satirical debate features Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope amid protests by meninists and anti feminism groups against her husband’s congressional bid. The piece critiques gender clash while noting rising female graduation rates and shifting perceptions of marriage and male roles.
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Feminism, self sufficiency and the cost of oppression
A reflective piece argues that feminist progress should teach boys self sufficiency drive and ambition. It notes ongoing male backlash across social and mass media, including violent degrading online content. The author cites personal insights, quotes Kyra Haas, and promotes equality as beneficial for humanity.
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TherapyWorks Hosts Men's Health Seminar in Lawrence
In June, Men's Health Month, TherapyWorks offers a free information event. Physician Eric Huerter and physical therapist Banaka Okwuone speak at 7 p.m. June 29 at 1311 Wakarusa Drive. Call 749-1300 or email marketing therapyworks kansas.com for details.
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