Two reporters with McClatchy Newspapers, Dorothy Korber and Carrie Peyton Dahlberg, collaborated on a story this week that gave two UC Davis nutrition experts the chance to share their no nonsense nutrition advice with readers.
Among other publications, the story appeared in:
According to the story, nutrition professor Judith Stern said scientists don't yet know all the reasons for overweight, but suspect it is related to a person's biology, the environment and the interaction of the two.
"When all the evidence is in, the (current) patients will be dead," Stern is quoted.
She offered some ideas to people who would like to lose weight:
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Drink unsweetened tea, especially oolong, which has a long tradition of use for weight control in Japan.
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Before dinner, have a bowl of soup, not just broth but something with vegetables.
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If you're prone to mindless eating at a desk or elsewhere, keep healthy snacks around.
In the article, UC Davis nutrition professor Liz Applegate gave these suggestions:
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Don't skip meals, particularly breakfast.
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Don't fool yourself about how much you're eating.
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Find ways to exercise during the day for a total of 60 to 90 minutes.
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Use a weight monitoring device that works for you: a scale, a notch on a belt or a skinny pair of jeans.