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Watching her weight

Article Abstract:

'Just a Little Too Thin: How to Pull Your Child Back From the Brink of an Eating Disorder' written by psychologist Michael Strober and therapist Meg Schneider can help parents of dieting daughters identify whether their daughters are heading towards an eating disorder and take appropriate steps. The book focuses on what the authors call 'slippery-slope behaviors' that if left to escalate often lead to matured eating disorder.

United States, Eating disorders, Criticism and interpretation, Just a Little Too Thin: How to Pull Your Child Back From the Brink of an Eating Disorder (Book)

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The - itis epidemic

Article Abstract:

Five different ways of fighting inflammation, a response of body tissues to injury or irritation, is provided and this include reducing weight, exercise regularly and having healthy meals. Also, in what all form and where all, untreated or chronic inflammation strikes in a human body is detailed.

California, Care and treatment, Prevention, Inflammation

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Can bananas make you fat?

Article Abstract:

Some diet gurus believe that the bananas have a high glycemic index that leads to fat storage, but other nutrition experts disagree. The relationship between the glycemic index and weight loss is discussed.

Analysis, Recipes and menus, Ice cream, ices, etc., Ice cream, Glycemic index, Banana, Bananas

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