WebMD Health Channel - Diet & Weight Management http://www.webmd.com/ WebMD Health - Trustworthy, Credible and Timely Health Information. The content of this feed is confidential and proprietary. It may not be distributed, copied or otherwise reproduced without express written permission from WebMD. en-us ©2005-2012 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:29 EST Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:29 EST WebMD Health http://a1977.g.akamai.net/f/1977/1448/1d/webmd.download.akamai.com/1448/rss/rss-webmd-logo.gif http://www.webmd.com/ Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130520/losing-weight-may-ease-chronic-heartburn?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:29 EST

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Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients

]]> Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130515/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:03 EST

Findings shed light on overlap between extreme

People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study

]]> Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130508/money-motivates-weight-loss----one-step-at-a-time?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 08 May 2013 10:20:49 EST

Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid

Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds

]]> Most Americans Oppose Soda, Candy Taxes They say it's not government's role to try to influence what people eat, drink, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130425/most-americans-oppose-soda-candy-taxes?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:11:50 EST

Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they're

They say it's not government's role to try to influence what people eat, drink, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

]]> Knowing Time Needed to Walk Off Calories May Curb Appetite But menus that list calories alone don't change people's ordering or eating habits, study finds http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130423/knowing-time-needed-to-walk-off-calories-may-curb-appetite?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:01:01 EST

But menus that list calories alone don't change

But menus that list calories alone don't change people's ordering or eating habits, study finds

]]> Tackling Diet, Exercise Together Produces Best Results: Study If you have to choose one at a time, hit the gym first, researchers add http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130422/tackling-diet-exercise-together-produces-best-results-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:50:02 EST

Healthy lifestyles do double duty against 2 major

If you have to choose one at a time, hit the gym first, researchers add

]]> Gorging at the Buffet Table? Tactics May Help You Eat Less Study reveals how people stay in control when faced with endless portions, many choices http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130419/gorging-at-the-buffet-table-tactics-may-help-you-eat-less?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:59:41 EST

Study reveals how people stay in control when

Study reveals how people stay in control when faced with endless portions, many choices

]]> Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130410/gulp33-study-suggests-super-size-soda-ban-could-fizzle?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:01:44 EST

But the research didn't involve actual consumers

But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages

]]> Obesity Does Slow People Down, Study Confirms Women may be caught in cycle of fatigue, lack of self-esteem, expert says http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130405/obesity-does-slow-people-down-study-confirms?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:28:41 EST

But individual incentives also do well when

Women may be caught in cycle of fatigue, lack of self-esteem, expert says

]]> Competitive Cash-for-Weight-Loss Plans Work Best: Study But individual incentives also do well when companies pay to help employees keep pounds off http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130402/competitive-cash-for-weight-loss-plans-work-best-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:02:24 EST

But individual incentives also do well when

But individual incentives also do well when companies pay to help employees keep pounds off

]]> Cutting Out Mealtime Distractions May Help Manage Weight Slowing down, focusing on food could keep you from overeating later, study contends http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130328/cutting-out-mealtime-distractions-may-help-manage-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:26:00 EST

Increasing lower-calorie choices improves sales

Slowing down, focusing on food could keep you from overeating later, study contends

]]> Breath Test Might Predict Obesity Risk It works by measuring bacteria balance in the gut, researchers say http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130326/breath-test-might-predict-obesity-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:42:32 EST

It works by measuring bacteria balance in the

It works by measuring bacteria balance in the gut, researchers say

]]> Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year Study estimated beverages' role in worldwide obesity and heart disease, diabetes, some cancers http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130319/sugary-drinks-tied-to-25000-us-deaths-a-year?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:55:57 EST

Petition by leading consumer advocate group and

Study estimated beverages' role in worldwide obesity and heart disease, diabetes, some cancers

]]> Cash Incentives, Penalties May Spur People to Shed More Pounds Study found those who won or lost $20 depending on weight-loss success stuck with the program http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130307/cash-incentives-penalties-may-spur-people-to-shed-more-pounds?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:24:35 EST

Study found those who won or lost $20 depending

Study found those who won or lost $20 depending on weight-loss success stuck with the program

]]> Fast Food Makes Up 11 Percent of Calories in U.S. Diet: CDC But, that's a drop from 2003-2006, researchers note http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130221/fast-food-makes-up-11-percent-of-calories-in-us-diet-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:32:05 EST

But, that's a drop from 2003-2006, researchers

But, that's a drop from 2003-2006, researchers note

]]> For Restaurants, Healthier Menus May Mean Healthier Bottom Line Increasing lower-calorie choices improves sales growth and traffic, study says http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130207/for-restaurants-healthier-menus-may-mean-healthier-bottom-line?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:35:24 EST

Increasing lower-calorie choices improves sales

Increasing lower-calorie choices improves sales growth and traffic, study says

]]> Which Fats Really Are Good for Your Heart? The standard advice about which types of fats are good for heart health is under debate again. http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130206/which-fats-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:03:47 EST

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The standard advice about which types of fats are good for heart health is under debate again.

]]> Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats Choosing products like safflower oil may be less heart-healthy than believed http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130206/re-analysis-refutes-diet-guidelines-favoring-vegetable-fats?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:15:54 EST

Choosing products like safflower oil may be less

Choosing products like safflower oil may be less heart-healthy than believed

]]> Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying Study compared cravings 15 minutes after people nibbled or gorged http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130131/smaller-snack-portions-just-as-satisfying?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:54:43 EST

Study compared cravings 15 minutes after people

Study compared cravings 15 minutes after people nibbled or gorged

]]> 8 Healthy Facts About Pineapple We've got info on the history, cultivation, and health benefits of pineapple. Plus a delicious shrimp and pineapple kabob recipe! http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/8-healthy-facts-about-pineapple?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:20:28 EST

boy with pinapple

We've got info on the history, cultivation, and health benefits of pineapple. Plus a delicious shrimp and pineapple kabob recipe!

]]> Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites In study, people given preset 'sips' of soup consumed less http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130123/eat-too-much-while-watching-tv-try-taking-smaller-bites?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:54:32 EST

In study, people given preset 'sips' of soup

In study, people given preset 'sips' of soup consumed less

]]> 'Xtreme Eating Awards': And the Winner Is? The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has announced its seventh annual Xtreme Eating Awards, and as usual, there are some eye-popping, belt-busting, and artery-clogging stats behind these oversized restaurant meals. http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130115/xtreme-eating-awards?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:07:46 EST

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The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has announced its seventh annual Xtreme Eating Awards, and as usual, there are some eye-popping, belt-busting, and artery-clogging stats behind these oversized restaurant meals.

]]> Sugar and Excess Weight: Evidence Mounts Eating less sugar is linked with weight loss, and eating more is linked with weight gain, according to a new review of published studies. http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130114/sugar-excess-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:30:32 EST

sugar dunes and falling from above

Eating less sugar is linked with weight loss, and eating more is linked with weight gain, according to a new review of published studies.

]]> The Guy's Guide to Grilling the Healthy Way Tips, tricks, and recipes for delicious, heart-healthy meals cooked outside. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/guys-guide-to-grilling-the-healthy-way?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:32:01 EST

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Tips, tricks, and recipes for delicious, heart-healthy meals cooked outside.

]]> 6 Simple Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy A healthy heart -- and a healthier you -- starts today with these quick tips. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/6-simple-steps-to-keep-your-heart-healthy?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:07:33 EST

A healthy heart -- and a healthier you -- starts today with these quick tips.

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