nzherald.co.nz - Obesity http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Obesity headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:22 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz New Zealand Herald - Obesity http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/obesity/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=271 Reality TV: why it's not so bad for Kiwi children http://www.nzherald.co.nz/obesity/news/article.cfm?c_id=271&objectid=10632494&ref=rss Reality television has been accused of dumbing down the nation, but a study suggests some shows could be good for children.Massey University PhD student Jacinta Hawkins looked at the influence of TV programmes on children's health... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Film exec calls for healthier snacks http://www.nzherald.co.nz/obesity/news/article.cfm?c_id=271&objectid=10632342&ref=rss The head of Sony Pictures suggested today that cinemas should offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices.Michael Lynton, chairman and chief executive officer for Sony, told... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1200 UK: NHS trial offers people money to lose weight http://www.nzherald.co.nz/obesity/news/article.cfm?c_id=271&objectid=10632345&ref=rss A new weapon is being deployed in the battle to persuade people to change their unhealthy behaviour - by targeting them in the pocket. If people cannot be persuaded to stop smoking/lose weight/get more exercise for their own good... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:57:00 +1200 People with fat sensitive tongues likely to be slimmer - study http://www.nzherald.co.nz/obesity/news/article.cfm?c_id=271&objectid=10631527&ref=rss People more sensitive to tasting fat in their food are less likely to be overweight, a group of scientists, including a New Zealander, has discovered.The team from Deakin University in Australia, has found the tongue can detect... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Telly trauma http://www.nzherald.co.nz/obesity/news/article.cfm?c_id=271&objectid=10631089&ref=rss We're watching more television and doing less exercise than we should, with increasingly adverse effects on our health.The reasons people give us for their watching include: "I work hard and need TV to relax," "Why should I give... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200