Government says calories count over carbs in new diet advice
Despite popular low carb plans Atkins and South Beach promising similar results, government guidelines emphasize calorie counting and nutrient density. Experts say good carbs, fats, lean protein, and fiber align with official advice, while early diet phases limit vegetables and calories must still be counted.
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Washington
South Beach
Atkins
Arthur Agatston
Associated Press
Agarston
Colette Heimowitz
Atkins Nutritionals
Eric Hentges
Agriculture Department
Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Ethical Frameworks in Hospice Social Work In-Service
Lawrence Heart of America Hospice hosts an in-service on Ethical Frameworks for today’s healthcare dilemmas from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living. Peter Gotta and Deann Behring present. continental breakfast provided. $15 registration. 3 CE hours. Call Teresa Brown for details. Ransom Memorial Hospital seeks Junior Volunteers ages 14 to 18 for four hours weekly across departments. applications via counselors or hospital desk. call Jody Lancaster for information. Hospital trustees meet Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in Conference Room A. agenda includes Joint Conference Committee report and newborn nursery changes. Finance committee meets noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Rooms B and C.
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Lawrence
Heart of America
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living
Peter Gotta
Deann Behring
Teresa Brown
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Trustees’ Hospital
Walking for health boosts longevity and cuts disease risk
Adults who walk at moderate intensity gain lower risks of cancer heart disease hypertension diabetes and pancreatic cancer. As little as 30 minutes five days weekly reduces risk, with 60 plus minutes weekly cutting diabetes risk in older overweight adults by about 71 percent. Kansas State University Extension promotes Walk Kansas in Franklin County with team registration at (785) 229-3520.
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Seb
Manhattan
Mary Meek Higgins
Kansas State University
Higgins
Journal of the American Medical Association
Liggins
Kansas State Research and Extension
Kansas
Franklin County
Kansas State Research and Extension Office
Prescription for exercise gains traction in obesity care
At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center a growing program has doctors issuing concrete fitness prescriptions paired with local trail maps to help obese patients. The approach aims to increase adherence by giving specific, actionable guidance, as patient Gloria Beattie reports weight loss and renewed motivation.
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Associated Press
Concord
N.H
Charles Brackett
Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon
America
Dartmouth- Hitchcock
Gloria Beattie
Brackett
JoAnn Manson
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
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