Parents Influence Teen Eating Habits

Parents Influence Teen Eating Habits A new study by Loughborough University shows that teens are less likely to develop disordered eating habits if parents take a more active role in providing meals. The study also shows that when girls are pressured to eat more food, they are more likely to develop an eating disorder, while

Binge eating disorder affects both men and women. However, according to Health Behavior News Service, men are three-times as likely to meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Obese men who binge are more likely to have elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure. Read the full story here.

The firing of Oakland University women’s basketball coach, Beckie Francis, calls attention to the need for healthy coaching practices. According to a story in USA today, Francis took before and after photos of players in sports bras and spandex, while pressuring them to lose weight. Over time many players on Francis’ team reportedly developed eating