Report cites Miss. as most obese state in U.S.

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August 14, 2012 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF Share | Sign up | Archive | Advertise Healthy Start    Report cites Miss. as most obese state in U.S. A report by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says Mississippi has the highest obesity rates in the U.S., with adult obesity rates of nearly 35%, ahead of Louisiana and West Virginia. On the other end of the spectrum, Colorado was named the least-obese state, with about 20% of its residents qualifying as obese, followed by Hawaii and Massachusetts. Reuters (8/13)       New Whitepaper: How 3 Small Businesses Improved Their Cash-Flow Managing cash flow is a fundamental part of running a small business, and for most small business owners it's an on-going balancing act. In this white paper, we asked three successful small business owners to share their stories and tips for leading their companies through rapid growth. Download the free white paper now brought to you by American Express OPEN, exclusively for SmartBrief readers. Dietary Health  Snack-style lunches are better than sandwiches, dietitians say Snack-style packed lunches for children that include a variety of smaller servings of healthy foods may be a better choice than a sandwich, registered dietitians say. RD Natalie Martinez at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., recommends skewers with lean meat, vegetables and fruit, while RD Shannon Crocker in Ontario suggests packing items in separate containers and involving children in choosing their lunch foods. Winnipeg Free Press (Manitoba)/The Canadian Press (8/13), WBTW-TV (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) (8/11)       Men are less likely to seek treatment for binge eating, experts say Binge eating is a problem for men, research indicates, but few actually get help because they see the eating disorder as a women's issue, experts said. Many men do not realize they have a problem, and those who do and seek help often have trouble finding a facility or therapist, Abby Ellin writes. Dr. Richard Bedrosian says there's a need for alternative screening options for men and an emphasis on talking about the issue in primary care. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Well blog (8/13)       Urban farm in Ohio pushes entrepreneurship, healthy eating The Iron Roots Urban Farm in Youngstown, Ohio, helps people start food-based enterprises, and aims to increase access to healthy, locally grown produce. The farm has a "hoop house" that will allow year-round vegetable crops, and there are plans to renovate a vacant house for classrooms, an office and a community space. WYTV-TV (Youngstown, Ohio) (8/13)       Science & Research  Cocoa drinks have benefits for seniors, study says Seniors with mild cognitive impairment who drink cocoa beverages daily may see functional improvements, Italian researchers reported in the journal Hypertension. They said those who consumed higher levels of cocoa drinks containing flavanols had higher overall cognitive scores as well as decreased insulin resistance, blood pressure and oxidative stress. United Press International (8/14)       Fitness  Study: Activity during middle age reduces inflammation markers A study of 4,200 middle-age people found that those who were more active had lower markers for inflammation, a risk for heart disease, compared with those who did not get recommended amounts of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, researchers from University College London wrote in the journal Circulation. Researchers said about half of study participants met activity recommendations, but that increased to 83% during a follow-up 11 years later, suggesting that activity increases as people retire. HealthDay News (8/13)       Institutional Foodservice  Colo. hospital lowers prices on healthy foods in cafeteria The Medical Center of the Rockies in Colorado has launched its Healthy U program, with reduced prices of healthy foods in its cafeteria and higher costs for less-nutritious fare. A hospital survey last year found that 86% of people said the higher cost of healthier food was the reason they did not eat it. The Reporter-Herald (Loveland, Colo.) (8/12)       L.A. schools align meals with MyPlate guidelines Schools in Los Angeles have altered their menus for the new school year to comply with the federal MyPlate dietary guidelines. On the first day of school, nutrition professionals will serve a bean and cheese burrito for breakfast, along with juice and fruit, and at lunchtime, students can choose barbecued baked chicken, a whole-wheat roll, sweet potato wedges and an apple. Los Angeles Daily News (8/13)       Schools encourage students to toss fast food This fall, schools in a North Carolina district are implementing big changes to comply with new federal standards for school meals, including a ban on fast food. School officials have placed trash cans outside of buildings that read "Fast Food Stops Here!!!" Other changes include the addition of more fruits and vegetables and the adoption of the "Stop Light Guide for Healthy Eating," which labels foods as green, yellow or red depending on their nutritional value. Cherokee One Feather (N.C.) (8/13)       Recipe of the Day  Tandoori tofu Grilling doesn't have to mean big, meaty entrees; try this vegetarian option. Eating Well       Food For Thought  Getting the kids involved not only helps you as a parent but they may be more likely to eat it as well because they've got a bit of vested interest in that 'I made this. I put this together. This is what I wanted in my lunch.' " --RD Shannon Crocker, as quoted by The Canadian Press in the Winnipeg Free Press       Position Title Company Name Location Registered Dietician (Nutritionist) SC Dept. of Health & Environmental Control Beaufort, SC Click here to view more job listings. SmartBrief delivers need-to-know news in over 100 targeted email newsletters to over 3 million readers. All our industry briefings are FREE and open to everyone—sign up today! 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