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PBRC NEWS |
Genes reveal how much we will benefit from regular exercise
Thursday, February 04, 2010
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Medical therapy delivered by primary care doctors is successful in severe obesity
Monday, January 25, 2010
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Can exercise keep a spring in our step longer?
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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A decade later, lifestyle changes continue to lower type 2 diabetes risk
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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Scientists launch statewide dementia research program
Public invited to “Meet the Experts”
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Experts grade children’s health;
Louisiana gets a “D” – again
Monday, September 14, 2009
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TAKE 5 FOR DIABETES |
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Take 5 for Diabetes Education Program is a series of 5 class meetings designed for individuals with Type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes or those who have a family history of diabetes. To learn more, click here. |
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The Pennington Nutrition Series is a collection of factsheets addressing topics in nutrition and health. These printouts are free and available to the community at large. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the Pennington Nutrition Series fact sheets.
Download it free here!
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The following handouts provide information on several different diet plans. The MyPyramid Plan provides information on the current food guide, known as MyPyramid, which is based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This handout provides individuals with an eating plan at the 2,000 calorie level. (For more information on MyPyramid, visit www.mypyramid.gov. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is an eating plan developed through research that lowers blood pressure. For more information about the eating plan visit www.dashforhealth.com. We also provide a short brochure on the characteristics of types of fad diets.
• The Dash Diet Eating Plan
• The MyPyramid Plan
• The Truth About Fad Diets
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The following handout discusses some of the ongoing research in relation to genetics and obesity. Several different forms of genetic mutations are discussed, all of which result in obesity in those affected by the condition.
• Genetic Influences on Obesity Development
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The following brochures focus on different approches to losing weight. The first brochure discusses steps to take in order to change eating and exercise behaviors, including small, realistic steps an individual can set and plan. The Dietary Approach to Weight Loss is bassed on the exchange diet. Drug and Surgical Treatment of Obesity list the most common medications and surgical treatments used for weight loss. Exercise and Weight Loss discusses the current recommendations for physical activity and the relationship of exercise in weight loss. All the methods are discussed briefly in Weight Loss Methods.
• Behavioral Approach to Weight Loss
• Dietary Approach to Weight Loss
• Drug and Surgical Treatment of Obesity
• Exercise & Weight Loss
• Weight Loss Methods
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The following handouts provide an overview of topics relating to men's health. Chronic diseases affecting men, foods that can improve health conditions, and information on important screening tests are discussed in these two nutrition series brochures.
• Men's Top Health Threats
• Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle for Men
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