 | | | Healthy Start |  | | |  | - CMS to cover obesity counseling
The CMS will start reimbursing primary care doctors and other qualified practitioners for conducting face-to-face behavioral counseling to obese patients. Private insurers are expected to follow suit. Bangor Daily News (Maine) (free registration) (11/19)        |  | What can the cloud do for your healthcare practice?
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 | | | Dietary Health | | | |  | - RD: Don't limit these foods to Thanksgiving
Registered dietitian Amy Moore is promoting the value of eating traditional Thanksgiving foods all year long. Turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries and vegetables are all healthful foods, Moore says, and even pecan, pumpkin and apple pies are rich in fiber and antioxidants. United Press International (11/16) - Experts field questions on safety of energy drinks
In the wake of 18 reports of deaths possibly linked to highly caffeinated energy drinks, experts say that caffeine alone is not the culprit. Some teenagers drink high quantities of the beverages, often along with alcohol. "Caffeine doesn't necessarily need to be avoided -- it's these massive amounts that we are concerned about, and particularly in kids when they're trying to get buzzed," registered dietician Andrea Giancoli says. Time.com/Healthland blog (11/19) - Survey: Most consumers want calorie counts on the menu
Seventy percent of consumers say it matters to them that calorie counts, sodium content and other nutrition information are included on the menu at chain restaurants, and nearly as many would like to see the information available at all restaurants, according to a Technomic survey. "As a consequence, we expect restaurants will face growing pressure for more comprehensive nutritional disclosure," Technomic's Bob Goldin says. QSRWeb.com (11/16) | Science & Research | | | |  | - Study cites benefits of participatory nutrition education
A study found that participatory nutrition education was more effective for patients with gastrectomy than was usual nutrition education. Those in the participatory program showed improved knowledge, oral intake, compliance with dietary rules and satisfaction, according to research presented at an Oncology Nursing Society conference. Oncology Nurse Advisor online (11/18) - Lifestyle changes improve BMI, cardio health in young patients
Overweight and obese children and adolescents who underwent lifestyle interventions lost more weight and showed immediate and post-treatment improvements in BMI compared with those who had usual care or minimal interventions, an analysis indicated. Lifestyle interventions were also associated with significant improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin levels in young patients, researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics. Medscape (free registration) (11/19) - Study examines iron levels with complementary feeding
Babies who were given complementary foods in addition to breast milk at age 4 months had higher iron levels than those who were exclusively breast-fed for 6 months, but anemia rates were no better and both groups had enough iron, according to an Icelandic study in the journal Pediatrics. Weight gain and growth were substantially the same. MyHealthNewsDaily.com (11/16) |  | Bloomberg Government is the one-stop, customizable source for knowing how government decisions impact your industry. No other service delivers expert policy analysis, unique data breakdowns, and proven editorial expertise - all in one place, all in real-time. Stay ahead of the issues, identify opportunities, and break through the clutter - saving you time and resources. Schedule a FREE DEMO now! |
 | | - Elementary-school students get active with morning workouts
A Nebraska elementary school has partnered with the local YMCA to provide early-morning workouts for students who may not be able to make it to afternoon programs. "Studies have shown that when kids exercise before school, they learn better, they have a better attention span and they listen better at school, so it benefits the teachers and the kids," said YMCA Program Manager Ray Longoria. Kearney Hub (Neb.) (11/16) - Turkey talk
Get the details on choosing, roasting and carving this month's famous bird, plus 10 great turkey recipes. Epicurious  | I love the variety of vegetables at Thanksgiving. Branch out from the traditional green bean casserole. Roasting vegetables is an easy way to bring out their natural sweetness."
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