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"Stand Up & Eat Physical Activity Log Active At Any Size Get Moving Bingo Physical Activity Goals - Easy as 1-2-3 Personal Priorities Physical Activity Ups and Downs
"Stand Up & Eat Physical Activity Log Active At Any Size Get Moving Bingo Physical Activity Goals - Easy as 1-2-3 Personal Priorities Physical Activity Ups and Downs
Veggies – The Healthy Calorie Buster
"How important are vegetables? Let's count the ways. They are: low in calories so you can eat a lot without going over your calorie budget. a good source of fiber which can fill you up fast. …"
"How important are vegetables? Let's count the ways. They are: low in calories so you can eat a lot without going over your calorie budget. a good source of fiber which can fill you up fast. …"
Working in a Workout at Work
"Now you can get more out of work than just your paycheck. Use your break times at work to become more physically active and to burn calories. Believe it or not, five more minutes of movemen …"
"Now you can get more out of work than just your paycheck. Use your break times at work to become more physically active and to burn calories. Believe it or not, five more minutes of movemen …"
What’s In Your Neighborhood?
"A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older adults who live in areas that are favorable for walking, walk more frequently than those living in areas where walkin …"
"A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older adults who live in areas that are favorable for walking, walk more frequently than those living in areas where walkin …"
Physical Activity is a Family Affair
"Being physically active doesn’t have to take you away from your family. There are plenty of activities that you can enjoy with your spouse and/or children. Instead of doing sedentary recreation …"
"Being physically active doesn’t have to take you away from your family. There are plenty of activities that you can enjoy with your spouse and/or children. Instead of doing sedentary recreation …"
Happy Days Are Here Again
"Being physically active can do more than burn calories and improve your health. It can also improve your state of mind. Specifically, it has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. It …"
"Being physically active can do more than burn calories and improve your health. It can also improve your state of mind. Specifically, it has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. It …"
Contemplate Your Meals
"One of the problems that people have managing their calorie intake is that don't pay enough attention to what - and how much - they are eating. Take a minute to contemplate your, well, plate. Sketch w …"
"One of the problems that people have managing their calorie intake is that don't pay enough attention to what - and how much - they are eating. Take a minute to contemplate your, well, plate. Sketch w …"
Prim and Proper Portions
"According to Thesaurus.com, synonyms for "prim" include: precise, proper, and fastidious. Antonyms include "uninhibited." That certainly describes the food portions most Americans eat. Studies show …"
"According to Thesaurus.com, synonyms for "prim" include: precise, proper, and fastidious. Antonyms include "uninhibited." That certainly describes the food portions most Americans eat. Studies show …"
Managing Mood Without Using Food
"People eat for many different reasons. True hunger is the healthiest reason to eat. Learning to eat in response to physical cues, such as hunger pangs, is a very important skill for managing calorie i …"
"People eat for many different reasons. True hunger is the healthiest reason to eat. Learning to eat in response to physical cues, such as hunger pangs, is a very important skill for managing calorie i …"
Cutting Fat = Cutting Calories
"Because fat provides more than twice as many calories (9 calories per gram) as carbohydrates and protein (4 calories per gram), choosing more foods naturally low in fat is a helpful strategy for achie …"
"Because fat provides more than twice as many calories (9 calories per gram) as carbohydrates and protein (4 calories per gram), choosing more foods naturally low in fat is a helpful strategy for achie …"
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"Thursday April 24, 2008 MANAGING MOOD WITHOUT USING FOOD People eat for many different reasons. True hunger is the healthiest reason to eat. Learning to eat in response to physical cues, such …"
"Thursday April 24, 2008 MANAGING MOOD WITHOUT USING FOOD People eat for many different reasons. True hunger is the healthiest reason to eat. Learning to eat in response to physical cues, such …"
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"Acceptance Thank you for visiting the Stand Up & Eat web site (the “Stand Up & Eat Site”) that is owned and operated by The Cooper Institute (“CI”). The Stand Up & Eat Site is offer …"
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"Size It Up! Stand Up & Eat Food Log Calorie Countdown Bingo How to use fruits and vegetables to help manage your weight MyPyramid Food Intake Patterns How to Avoid Portion Size P …"
"Size It Up! Stand Up & Eat Food Log Calorie Countdown Bingo How to use fruits and vegetables to help manage your weight MyPyramid Food Intake Patterns How to Avoid Portion Size P …"
Cause Body
"The Stand Up (more) & Eat (better) web site is an educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day. We are promoting&n …"
"The Stand Up (more) & Eat (better) web site is an educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day. We are promoting&n …"
A Non-exercise Approach to Burning Calories
"Which are you more likely to do (put a checkmark in the appropriate box): Few calories More calories Use the remote or Get up and change the TV st …"
"Which are you more likely to do (put a checkmark in the appropriate box): Few calories More calories Use the remote or Get up and change the TV st …"
Add to Your Website Materials
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"STAND UP & EAT MATERIALS 728X90 WEB BANNERUse the link below to copy and paste the HTML code into your website and begin spreading the word about Stand Up & Eat.Get code for 720x90 …"
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"HELP MAKE THE WORLD A MORE BALANCED PLACE DO YOUR PART AND ADD STAND UP AND EAT LINKS AND BANNERS TO YOUR WEBSITE Below is all the information and goodies you need to become part of the Stand Up &a …"
"HELP MAKE THE WORLD A MORE BALANCED PLACE DO YOUR PART AND ADD STAND UP AND EAT LINKS AND BANNERS TO YOUR WEBSITE Below is all the information and goodies you need to become part of the Stand Up &a …"
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" WHAT ARE MY DAILY CALORIE NEEDS? Ever wonder how many bowls of cereal, lunchtime sandwiches and home cooked dinners it takes to satisfy your daily needs? You're in luck. Use the Stand Up & …"
" WHAT ARE MY DAILY CALORIE NEEDS? Ever wonder how many bowls of cereal, lunchtime sandwiches and home cooked dinners it takes to satisfy your daily needs? You're in luck. Use the Stand Up & …"
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Shrek – Get up and Play American Volksport Association Active Living Resource Center Active Living By Design VERB! CDC Physical Activity Site
Shrek – Get up and Play American Volksport Association Active Living Resource Center Active Living By Design VERB! CDC Physical Activity Site
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Fats, Added Sugars, and Salt Fruits & Veggies Matter MyPyramid.gov Interactive Menu Planner Make Your Calories Count
Fats, Added Sugars, and Salt Fruits & Veggies Matter MyPyramid.gov Interactive Menu Planner Make Your Calories Count
Toolslist
"HELPFUL TOOLS TO KEEP YOU ACTIVE AND EATING EFFICIENTLY ADD CALORIES TO THE BILLION CALORIE BURNHere's your chance to help us burn one billion calories and leave the world in a healthier a …"
"HELPFUL TOOLS TO KEEP YOU ACTIVE AND EATING EFFICIENTLY ADD CALORIES TO THE BILLION CALORIE BURNHere's your chance to help us burn one billion calories and leave the world in a healthier a …"
Whats Out Articles
"A Non-Exercise Approach to Burning Calories Happy Days Are Here Again Physical Activity is a Family Affair Travel with More than Your Toothbrush! What’s In YOUR Neighborhood? Workin …"
"A Non-Exercise Approach to Burning Calories Happy Days Are Here Again Physical Activity is a Family Affair Travel with More than Your Toothbrush! What’s In YOUR Neighborhood? Workin …"
Whats In Articles
Contem-Plate Your Meals Cutting Fat = Cutting Calories Managing Mood Without Using Food Prim and Proper Portions Veggies – The Healthy Calorie Buster
Contem-Plate Your Meals Cutting Fat = Cutting Calories Managing Mood Without Using Food Prim and Proper Portions Veggies – The Healthy Calorie Buster
Travel with More than Your Toothbrush!
"Many people who travel for work or pleasure find it hard to stay physically active while away from home. Plus, travel usually means eating out a lot, often resulting in excess portions and calories. …"
"Many people who travel for work or pleasure find it hard to stay physically active while away from home. Plus, travel usually means eating out a lot, often resulting in excess portions and calories. …"
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Blog Results
Resistance Training in Overweight and Obese Youth is a Pathway to Success
"Researchers are discovering that resistance training in overweight and obese children and adolescents is having multiple positive effects. For starters it is increasing their time spent …"
"Researchers are discovering that resistance training in overweight and obese children and adolescents is having multiple positive effects. For starters it is increasing their time spent …"
Food Prices and Calories
"There’s a big beverage brouhaha brewing in New York state. It has nothing to do with coffee or beer. A proposed tax on soda is at the center of this storm. Local (e.g. …"
"There’s a big beverage brouhaha brewing in New York state. It has nothing to do with coffee or beer. A proposed tax on soda is at the center of this storm. Local (e.g. …"
Physical Activity: It Does a Colon Good
"You may be aware that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most common diagnosed cancer and the second leading ca …"
"You may be aware that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most common diagnosed cancer and the second leading ca …"
Attack Your Snacks
"Eating on the run. Dashboard dining. Surfing and snarfing. Viewing and chewing. These are all ways to describe our modern eating patterns. Especially our snacking habi …"
"Eating on the run. Dashboard dining. Surfing and snarfing. Viewing and chewing. These are all ways to describe our modern eating patterns. Especially our snacking habi …"
Caloric Expenditure of the Winter Games
"The 2010 Winter Olympics, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ended yesterday. There were fifteen sports and 85 medal events. These events were split up into three categories of ice sports …"
"The 2010 Winter Olympics, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ended yesterday. There were fifteen sports and 85 medal events. These events were split up into three categories of ice sports …"
Spare Tire May Lead to Thinking Problems
"Too many calories eaten and not enough calories burned. You know the result – weight gain. And you likely know that an increase in weight may lead to health problems such …"
"Too many calories eaten and not enough calories burned. You know the result – weight gain. And you likely know that an increase in weight may lead to health problems such …"
Is Your Exercise Program a “Best Fit” For You? Take this Self Assessment to See!
"Whether you are making an effort to become a regular exerciser or you’ve noticed a decrease in your motivation to maintain a routine, take the following self assessment and see if …"
"Whether you are making an effort to become a regular exerciser or you’ve noticed a decrease in your motivation to maintain a routine, take the following self assessment and see if …"
Portion Size Helper or Marketing Excess?
"We don’t do this too often in the Stand Up & Eat blog but I am going to ask you to click on the link below and read the article that it leads to, especially the last four paragraphs …"
"We don’t do this too often in the Stand Up & Eat blog but I am going to ask you to click on the link below and read the article that it leads to, especially the last four paragraphs …"
Physically active with a sedentary lifestyle: Are you at risk?
"As most individuals recognize, physical inactivity has been shown to increase the number of deaths from all-causes, as well as from heart disease and cancer. But what about individua …"
"As most individuals recognize, physical inactivity has been shown to increase the number of deaths from all-causes, as well as from heart disease and cancer. But what about individua …"
What Does 100 Calories Look Like?
"My cousin told me this week that her five-year old son had learned to count to 100 recently. One of the ways he learned what 100 looked like was to put 100 Legos on a board. When …"
"My cousin told me this week that her five-year old son had learned to count to 100 recently. One of the ways he learned what 100 looked like was to put 100 Legos on a board. When …"
The "Super" Effect of Clothing on Activity
"The Super Bowl is over. The Saints are Super Bowl champs! Did you get your fill of football food and commercials? The conclusion of football season for many of us means that spring is just ar …"
"The Super Bowl is over. The Saints are Super Bowl champs! Did you get your fill of football food and commercials? The conclusion of football season for many of us means that spring is just ar …"
Getting Your 30-30-30
"In last week’s blog we introduced you to the concept that eating 30 grams of protein at each meal might be a good way to help you manage your weight. If you haven’t read the …"
"In last week’s blog we introduced you to the concept that eating 30 grams of protein at each meal might be a good way to help you manage your weight. If you haven’t read the …"
Finally, Actual Cardiorespiratory Fitness Data for the US population
"Chances are you have heard news that about 2/3 of the adult U.S. population is overweight or obese. Ever wonder where this comes from? The answer is The National Health and …"
"Chances are you have heard news that about 2/3 of the adult U.S. population is overweight or obese. Ever wonder where this comes from? The answer is The National Health and …"
The Pro(tein) Bowl
"In case you didn't know, the NFL Pro Bowl this Sunday. Whether or not you love professional football, if you are interested in managing your weight you should tune in to anot …"
"In case you didn't know, the NFL Pro Bowl this Sunday. Whether or not you love professional football, if you are interested in managing your weight you should tune in to anot …"
Fitness vs Fatness: Diet vs Exercise for Weight Loss
" The diet vs exercise debate for weight loss continues as TV and web sites market their weight loss programs. A recent study1 performed at Louisiana State University examined …"
" The diet vs exercise debate for weight loss continues as TV and web sites market their weight loss programs. A recent study1 performed at Louisiana State University examined …"
People Don’t Have a Calorie Clue
"It is well documented in the nutrition science world that most people can’t count calories correctly. Need proof? Take a look at this YouTube clip that we showed you in an …"
"It is well documented in the nutrition science world that most people can’t count calories correctly. Need proof? Take a look at this YouTube clip that we showed you in an …"
New Health Benefits Cited with Good Trunk Flexibility
"Have you ever taken the “Sit and Reach” test? It is a basic physical fitness test given to participants of all ages to determine trunk flexibility? A good score on this test …"
"Have you ever taken the “Sit and Reach” test? It is a basic physical fitness test given to participants of all ages to determine trunk flexibility? A good score on this test …"
Don’t Believe All That You Read
"The saying goes that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. It appears that you may not be able to believe the calorie content posted on the packaging of frozen foods or the …"
"The saying goes that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. It appears that you may not be able to believe the calorie content posted on the packaging of frozen foods or the …"
Finding the Fountain of Youth in 2010
"Is one of your wishes this year to look and feel younger? Who doesn’t want those things! What if we told you we had the answer to the long sought out ‘fountain of youth’? No …"
"Is one of your wishes this year to look and feel younger? Who doesn’t want those things! What if we told you we had the answer to the long sought out ‘fountain of youth’? No …"
Slim Chance Awards
"The focus of the Stand Up & Eat web site is on helping people attain calorie balance. The prevention of overweight and obesity are the result of long-term calorie balance. But …"
"The focus of the Stand Up & Eat web site is on helping people attain calorie balance. The prevention of overweight and obesity are the result of long-term calorie balance. But …"
A New Look at Creating Resolutions
" It is that time of year again – time for New Year’s Resolutions. Last year we talked about resolving to get active by setting realistic, specific, and measureable goals in ou …"
" It is that time of year again – time for New Year’s Resolutions. Last year we talked about resolving to get active by setting realistic, specific, and measureable goals in ou …"
A New Year, A New Diet
"January 1st is a time for making resolutions and losing weight undoubtedly will be high on many people’s goals for 2010. If you are one of them, here’s a great diet to try:& …"
"January 1st is a time for making resolutions and losing weight undoubtedly will be high on many people’s goals for 2010. If you are one of them, here’s a great diet to try:& …"
Exercise: A "Brain Booster" for Kids
" Many school districts have removed recess and gym class as required courses. Studies suggest exercise improves brain function in kids. A recent study1 reported in Psychology of Sp …"
" Many school districts have removed recess and gym class as required courses. Studies suggest exercise improves brain function in kids. A recent study1 reported in Psychology of Sp …"
Antidote for Holiday Calories
"The holidays have descended upon you and you can’t pass on Uncle Bert’s special eggnog. Perhaps you have visions of Grandma’s sugar cookies dancing in your head (and …"
"The holidays have descended upon you and you can’t pass on Uncle Bert’s special eggnog. Perhaps you have visions of Grandma’s sugar cookies dancing in your head (and …"
Fitness Strategies for Holiday Success
"Are you afraid that you’ll gain weight this holiday season? Or maybe you are worried about maintaining your fitness routine during the busy holidays? Worry no more. There are simp …"
"Are you afraid that you’ll gain weight this holiday season? Or maybe you are worried about maintaining your fitness routine during the busy holidays? Worry no more. There are simp …"
“Ew! “ or “Cool!” - You Be The Judge
"We have been following the New York City public health department’s efforts to educate the masses about healthier food options. Earlier blogs focused on their food labeling i …"
"We have been following the New York City public health department’s efforts to educate the masses about healthier food options. Earlier blogs focused on their food labeling i …"
Holiday Cheer Minus the Stress
" Can you believe it? Only 10 shopping days left until Christmas! The holidays can be a wonderful and joyous time but for many, with this season comes some unwanted gue …"
" Can you believe it? Only 10 shopping days left until Christmas! The holidays can be a wonderful and joyous time but for many, with this season comes some unwanted gue …"
Getting a Head Start on Energy Balance
"A new study out of Temple University was published this week showing that the Head Start programs across the country are doing a pretty good job – more than what is required of them &nd …"
"A new study out of Temple University was published this week showing that the Head Start programs across the country are doing a pretty good job – more than what is required of them &nd …"
Active Gifts for the Holidays
" Recently the Wii was confirmed again as a positive step in becoming more active compared to regular video games. “The range of energy expenditure in these active …"
" Recently the Wii was confirmed again as a positive step in becoming more active compared to regular video games. “The range of energy expenditure in these active …"
Eat Less This Holiday Season By Slowing Down
"A new study shows that slowing down to enjoy your food and your company while eating will biologically help you eat less. And what better time to do this than the holidays when you're sur …"
"A new study shows that slowing down to enjoy your food and your company while eating will biologically help you eat less. And what better time to do this than the holidays when you're sur …"
Energy Balance Conundrum
"Uh oh. There may be trouble in energy balance land. In the Stand Up and Eat blog we have touted the energy (i.e., calorie) burning benefits of all different types of movemen …"
"Uh oh. There may be trouble in energy balance land. In the Stand Up and Eat blog we have touted the energy (i.e., calorie) burning benefits of all different types of movemen …"
What's Important to you? Re-Evaluate Your Priorities this Thanksgiving Day
"With so many demands this time of year, it is important to re-evaluate what you value and how you will keep these things at the top of your "to do" list. Think about your most import …"
"With so many demands this time of year, it is important to re-evaluate what you value and how you will keep these things at the top of your "to do" list. Think about your most import …"
Physical Activity Links for Children
"In earlier blogs, we highlighted physical activity recommendations, resources, and programs that for seniors and young children from infants to pre-schoolers. We now want to bring you up to d …"
"In earlier blogs, we highlighted physical activity recommendations, resources, and programs that for seniors and young children from infants to pre-schoolers. We now want to bring you up to d …"
Cutting Fat (vs. Carbohdrate) Calories Keeps Mood High
"The debate over cutting fat or carbohydrate calories for successful weight loss and weight loss maintenance continues. While some people say an eating plan filled with low-fat fruits, vegetab …"
"The debate over cutting fat or carbohydrate calories for successful weight loss and weight loss maintenance continues. While some people say an eating plan filled with low-fat fruits, vegetab …"
10-minute Workouts for Kids (and Adults)
"We posted an earlier blog to remind people that if you don’t have time to get in a 30-minute workout, you can still meet the current health guidelines by doing three, 10-minute mini-ses …"
"We posted an earlier blog to remind people that if you don’t have time to get in a 30-minute workout, you can still meet the current health guidelines by doing three, 10-minute mini-ses …"
Weight Loss Maintainers Have Healthy Homes
"Researchers recently compared the behaviors and home environments of 167 weight loss maintainers (people who had lost at least 10% of their maximum body weight and kept it off for 5 or more y …"
"Researchers recently compared the behaviors and home environments of 167 weight loss maintainers (people who had lost at least 10% of their maximum body weight and kept it off for 5 or more y …"
A Wide Open Window Requires Less Rest
"Note to the reader: This blog provides detailed fitness information. Our chance for improvement is sometimes called a “Window of Adaptation.” When you are just s …"
"Note to the reader: This blog provides detailed fitness information. Our chance for improvement is sometimes called a “Window of Adaptation.” When you are just s …"
Exercise IS Medicine
"You know that regular physical activity provides all sorts of health benefits. In fact, if it could be bottled, it would probably be the most effective medication available for preventing and …"
"You know that regular physical activity provides all sorts of health benefits. In fact, if it could be bottled, it would probably be the most effective medication available for preventing and …"
How Much Meat (Protein) Can Your Muscles Really Use?
"Many people mistakenly think that if they eat lots of protein their muscles will get larger and that excess protein won't lead to increases in body weight. Well that's just not true! …"
"Many people mistakenly think that if they eat lots of protein their muscles will get larger and that excess protein won't lead to increases in body weight. Well that's just not true! …"
Physical Activity is Good for Mama and Baby
"What do all soon-to-be parents want? A healthy baby. Being physically active during and after pregnancy may significantly improve the health outcomes for both baby and mother ac …"
"What do all soon-to-be parents want? A healthy baby. Being physically active during and after pregnancy may significantly improve the health outcomes for both baby and mother ac …"
Pumpkins Not Plentiful this Year?
"Pumpkin growers throughout the U.S. are reporting smaller and fewer pumpkins this year. Cool, wet weather during the spring and growing season have resulted in losses due to rot/fungus and la …"
"Pumpkin growers throughout the U.S. are reporting smaller and fewer pumpkins this year. Cool, wet weather during the spring and growing season have resulted in losses due to rot/fungus and la …"
Spread the Word
" As a reader of the Stand Up and & Eat blog, you have likely gotten a tip or two or twenty that has helped you be more physically active or eat better. Now we need YOUR h …"
" As a reader of the Stand Up and & Eat blog, you have likely gotten a tip or two or twenty that has helped you be more physically active or eat better. Now we need YOUR h …"
Dare to Be Different this Halloween
"With a little over a week until the trick-or-treaters show up at your door step, you've probably started to think about making the trip to the grocery store to buy bags of candy. Or, …"
"With a little over a week until the trick-or-treaters show up at your door step, you've probably started to think about making the trip to the grocery store to buy bags of candy. Or, …"
34 Million Calories Burned in a Single Morning
"The picture above is a scene of calorie burning in action. It was taken at the start of yesterday's Denver Marathon in which over 10,000 people participated. Let's do …"
"The picture above is a scene of calorie burning in action. It was taken at the start of yesterday's Denver Marathon in which over 10,000 people participated. Let's do …"
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a new initiative, 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food,' to reconnect the people who purchase and prepare foods (consumers) wi …"
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a new initiative, 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food,' to reconnect the people who purchase and prepare foods (consumers) wi …"
Physical Activity Déjà Vu
"Talk about a blast from the past. I was going through some files and found a paper I wrote when I was in graduate school 26 years ago. The title was, “The No-Diet Method for …"
"Talk about a blast from the past. I was going through some files and found a paper I wrote when I was in graduate school 26 years ago. The title was, “The No-Diet Method for …"
How Does Your State Rate?
"Healthy People 2010 is a set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for the nation to achieve from 2000-2010. Created by scientists, Healthy People 2010 identifies a wide range …"
"Healthy People 2010 is a set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for the nation to achieve from 2000-2010. Created by scientists, Healthy People 2010 identifies a wide range …"
Don’t Let It Rain on Your Parade
"Summer has gone and fall is blowing in. For many parts of the country that means more rain and often an excuse to retreat to the dry comfort of the couch. But if you prepare both y …"
"Summer has gone and fall is blowing in. For many parts of the country that means more rain and often an excuse to retreat to the dry comfort of the couch. But if you prepare both y …"
Download a Podcast to Drop Pounds?
"As online weight loss programs (e.g., eDiets, weightwatchers.com) continue to grow in number and popularity, researchers are already moving on to the next technology - podcasting. Podcas …"
"As online weight loss programs (e.g., eDiets, weightwatchers.com) continue to grow in number and popularity, researchers are already moving on to the next technology - podcasting. Podcas …"
Be Active to Catch Zzzzs Faster
" Listen up Moms and Dads. Do you dread bedtime because your youngster just can’t seem to wind down? Maybe they get in bed but don’t easily fall asleep, thereby re …"
" Listen up Moms and Dads. Do you dread bedtime because your youngster just can’t seem to wind down? Maybe they get in bed but don’t easily fall asleep, thereby re …"
New Study Shows Diet Trumps Genes in Obesity
"Two months ago we posted a blog (http://blog.standupandeat.org/post/2009/08/Can-You-Outwit-Your-Genes.aspx) that described recent research suggesting that physical activity may reduce the hig …"
"Two months ago we posted a blog (http://blog.standupandeat.org/post/2009/08/Can-You-Outwit-Your-Genes.aspx) that described recent research suggesting that physical activity may reduce the hig …"
Move More to Live Better Longer
"We have had numerous blogs already about the health benefits of physical activity in older adults. It reduces chronic disease risk factors, improves mental outlook, and improves ability …"
"We have had numerous blogs already about the health benefits of physical activity in older adults. It reduces chronic disease risk factors, improves mental outlook, and improves ability …"
It's Not Just the Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) that Can Make You Sick this Fall
"In the United States, foodborne diseases have been estimated to cause 6 million to 81 million illnesses and up to 9,000 deaths each year. Thus, it's just as important to protect yourself a …"
"In the United States, foodborne diseases have been estimated to cause 6 million to 81 million illnesses and up to 9,000 deaths each year. Thus, it's just as important to protect yourself a …"
Cancer Risk Goes Down When Exercise Intensity Goes Up
"In the Stand Up & Eat blog, we often focus on the benefits of not being sedentary (that’s the “Stand Up” part). We also have reminded blog readers time and time …"
"In the Stand Up & Eat blog, we often focus on the benefits of not being sedentary (that’s the “Stand Up” part). We also have reminded blog readers time and time …"
New Online Tool for Selecting Superior Snacks
"Researchers at the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Columbus, Ohio- based Nationwide Children's Hospital have recently released an online tool that rates snacks based on 11 nutr …"
"Researchers at the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Columbus, Ohio- based Nationwide Children's Hospital have recently released an online tool that rates snacks based on 11 nutr …"
Labor Day Reflection
"Today is Labor Day. According to U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day “is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American work …"
"Today is Labor Day. According to U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day “is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American work …"
The American Heart Association Gets Specific About Added Sugar
"The American Heart Association (AHA) has revised it's recommendation from "minimize the intake of beverages and foods with added sugar" to "limit intake of added sugar to h …"
"The American Heart Association (AHA) has revised it's recommendation from "minimize the intake of beverages and foods with added sugar" to "limit intake of added sugar to h …"
The Fantastic Four (Health Habits)
"What if I told you that if you did four things, you might be 36% less likely to develop cancer than a person who did none of these? Or 50% less likely to have a stroke? Perhaps 81% redu …"
"What if I told you that if you did four things, you might be 36% less likely to develop cancer than a person who did none of these? Or 50% less likely to have a stroke? Perhaps 81% redu …"
Let Them Eat Chips?
"As rates of childhood obesity skyrocket, it seems appropriate for parents to forbid their children from eating chips, cookies, and candy at snack time. We'll a new study says being overly …"
"As rates of childhood obesity skyrocket, it seems appropriate for parents to forbid their children from eating chips, cookies, and candy at snack time. We'll a new study says being overly …"
There’s No Myth About Exercise
"You might have read or heard about the brouhaha concerning the August 17th TIME magazine cover article titled, “The Myth About Exercise.” In it the author claimed that exercise …"
"You might have read or heard about the brouhaha concerning the August 17th TIME magazine cover article titled, “The Myth About Exercise.” In it the author claimed that exercise …"
Better Brown Bag Ideas for Kids Headed Back to School
"It's that time again... shopping for school supplies, clothes, and healthy foods that your kids won't throw away in the cafeteria. Start this year off right by substitu …"
"It's that time again... shopping for school supplies, clothes, and healthy foods that your kids won't throw away in the cafeteria. Start this year off right by substitu …"
Yoga – Your Path to Enlightenment?
"The term, “enlightenment,” in the title of this blog is not refering to wisdom but to lower body weight. A study from a while back1 showed that doing yoga on a regular bas …"
"The term, “enlightenment,” in the title of this blog is not refering to wisdom but to lower body weight. A study from a while back1 showed that doing yoga on a regular bas …"
Watch Not Only Who Your Children Play With, But Also Who they Eat With!
"In a previous blog, we described a study that showed that adults who have obese friends and family members are more likely to become obese. Well, a new study shows that this may be true …"
"In a previous blog, we described a study that showed that adults who have obese friends and family members are more likely to become obese. Well, a new study shows that this may be true …"
A Wii Bit of Physical Activity
"“Boy, I am really getting a good workout playing Wii Tennis,” a friend was heard to say. Oh really? Really. According to a small study completed at the Univers …"
"“Boy, I am really getting a good workout playing Wii Tennis,” a friend was heard to say. Oh really? Really. According to a small study completed at the Univers …"
'Organic' Not Necessarily Healthier
"For those of us who wince at the $5.00 half-pint of organic raspberries and sneakily throw the $1.99 package of conventional berries into our carts, a new scientific review may give us some c …"
"For those of us who wince at the $5.00 half-pint of organic raspberries and sneakily throw the $1.99 package of conventional berries into our carts, a new scientific review may give us some c …"
Can You Outwit Your Genes?
"In the preventive medicine field, the focus of many interventions is on modifiable risk factors. That is, things you do or conditions you have that you can change. For example, yo …"
"In the preventive medicine field, the focus of many interventions is on modifiable risk factors. That is, things you do or conditions you have that you can change. For example, yo …"
CIA Creates Reduced Calorie Birthday Cake!
"You've probably seen or heard the public service announcements touting the American Cancer Society (ACS) as the Official Sponsor of Birthdays. In an effort to celebrate life and the p …"
"You've probably seen or heard the public service announcements touting the American Cancer Society (ACS) as the Official Sponsor of Birthdays. In an effort to celebrate life and the p …"
Do What Moves You
"I don’t know how many of you out there are fans of the summertime reality TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” I sure am. And if you watched it last week, you& …"
"I don’t know how many of you out there are fans of the summertime reality TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” I sure am. And if you watched it last week, you& …"
Did Your Community Make the "Playful City USA" List?
"KaBOOM, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing play back into children's lives, recently released its third annual list of "Playful City USA" communities. To make this list, co …"
"KaBOOM, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing play back into children's lives, recently released its third annual list of "Playful City USA" communities. To make this list, co …"
Health Benefits of Active Commuting
"Increasing opportunities for active living is one of the tenets of the Stand Up & Eat web site. About a year ago, when gas prices were at an all time high, we blogged about how ener …"
"Increasing opportunities for active living is one of the tenets of the Stand Up & Eat web site. About a year ago, when gas prices were at an all time high, we blogged about how ener …"
Keep Your Food In the Kitchen
"The Stand Up and Eat web site supports mindful eating - eating when you're physically hungry and stopping when you're full - as opposed to eating for psychological reasons (e.g., stre …"
"The Stand Up and Eat web site supports mindful eating - eating when you're physically hungry and stopping when you're full - as opposed to eating for psychological reasons (e.g., stre …"
Watch Out for Summer Hibernation
"101 degrees. Ugh! And it is only the middle of July. Summer is upon us. And here in Texas, that means you stay indoors – a lot. This can be a problem becau …"
"101 degrees. Ugh! And it is only the middle of July. Summer is upon us. And here in Texas, that means you stay indoors – a lot. This can be a problem becau …"
Computer Games Can Promote Healthy Choices
"Food marketers have been blamed over and over for the rise in obesity among U.S. children. Television advertising, in-school marketing, product placements, kids clubs, toys and products with …"
"Food marketers have been blamed over and over for the rise in obesity among U.S. children. Television advertising, in-school marketing, product placements, kids clubs, toys and products with …"
Physical Activity – It’s Child’s Play!
"Last week I gave you links to senior-focused physical activity resources. This week we are going to jump to the other end of the age spectrum – infants, toddlers, and pre-school a …"
"Last week I gave you links to senior-focused physical activity resources. This week we are going to jump to the other end of the age spectrum – infants, toddlers, and pre-school a …"
Calorie-Controlled Meals That Your Family Will Eat
"Each evening as I drive home from work, running errands, or playing at the park with my son I'm faced with the dreaded question... "What's for dinner?" Ugh. Something simple …"
"Each evening as I drive home from work, running errands, or playing at the park with my son I'm faced with the dreaded question... "What's for dinner?" Ugh. Something simple …"
Physical Activity Links for Seniors
"For more than a year, the Stand Up & Eat blog has kept you in step with the latest research findings on the health benefits of reducing sedentary living and being physically active. …"
"For more than a year, the Stand Up & Eat blog has kept you in step with the latest research findings on the health benefits of reducing sedentary living and being physically active. …"
The Other You
"According to the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council, the time children spend outdoors has declined 50% in the past 20 years due to factors like: safety concerns, population shifts to urba …"
"According to the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council, the time children spend outdoors has declined 50% in the past 20 years due to factors like: safety concerns, population shifts to urba …"
Balancing Summertime Calories
"Summer has arrived! Yesterday – the summer solstice – made it official. With summer comes ice cream, a delicious, somewhat nutritious (i.e., calcium), hot weather trea …"
"Summer has arrived! Yesterday – the summer solstice – made it official. With summer comes ice cream, a delicious, somewhat nutritious (i.e., calcium), hot weather trea …"
Summer Can Be Sweet Without Added Sugar
"One of the goals of Stand Up and Eat is to encourage people to consume fewer foods/beverages with added sugars. Foods with added sugars are often calorie dense and nutrien …"
"One of the goals of Stand Up and Eat is to encourage people to consume fewer foods/beverages with added sugars. Foods with added sugars are often calorie dense and nutrien …"
Don’t Rest on Your Physical Activity Laurels
"Bill and Will are 32-year old identical twins. Bill works as a computer programmer and Will is a third-grade teacher. They grew up in a household where healthy eating and being physicall …"
"Bill and Will are 32-year old identical twins. Bill works as a computer programmer and Will is a third-grade teacher. They grew up in a household where healthy eating and being physicall …"
Teach Your Kids to Spot the Block
"Gary Olsen, Higher Education The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a campaign to empower "tweens" (ages 9 to 13, specifically) to look for and use the Nutrition F …"
"Gary Olsen, Higher Education The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a campaign to empower "tweens" (ages 9 to 13, specifically) to look for and use the Nutrition F …"
Climb Every Mountain
"My brother and sister-in-law climbed a mountain on Saturday. Mt. Hood to be exact. The highest peak in Oregon at 11,246 feet. That’s Jeanie on the summit in the photo above. They …"
"My brother and sister-in-law climbed a mountain on Saturday. Mt. Hood to be exact. The highest peak in Oregon at 11,246 feet. That’s Jeanie on the summit in the photo above. They …"
Many Americans Cutting Good Calorie Balance Behaviors in Bad Economy
"During these tough economic times Americans are cutting costs - everywhere. While some cuts may not directly affect one's health like less traveling or delaying a move, oth …"
"During these tough economic times Americans are cutting costs - everywhere. While some cuts may not directly affect one's health like less traveling or delaying a move, oth …"
Introducing the American Fitness Index
"We told you in an earlier blog about www.walkscore.com, a web site that uses a patent-pending algorithm to assess and compile the distances to different lifestyle-related features i …"
"We told you in an earlier blog about www.walkscore.com, a web site that uses a patent-pending algorithm to assess and compile the distances to different lifestyle-related features i …"
Consider a Community Garden
" Low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables are staples in a calorie-controlled diet. While a variety of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables can be found at …"
" Low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables are staples in a calorie-controlled diet. While a variety of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables can be found at …"
Small Changes Add Up
"The growing obesity epidemic in the U.S. and around the world is a stark reminder that that our calorie balance is out of whack. The fact that most people who lose weight gain it back i …"
"The growing obesity epidemic in the U.S. and around the world is a stark reminder that that our calorie balance is out of whack. The fact that most people who lose weight gain it back i …"
Weigh Every Day?
"Wondering how often you should weigh yourself to determine whether you're in calorie balance? Some research has shown that people who have lost weight and weigh every day are less l …"
"Wondering how often you should weigh yourself to determine whether you're in calorie balance? Some research has shown that people who have lost weight and weigh every day are less l …"
Just What the Doctor Ordered
"Get a picture in your mind of a family member or friend who is sedentary. When do you think was the last time this person’s doctor gave them advice on their physical activity level? Or …"
"Get a picture in your mind of a family member or friend who is sedentary. When do you think was the last time this person’s doctor gave them advice on their physical activity level? Or …"
Ay Dios Mio!
" From time to time we expose the calorie content of certain foods to enable you to make educated decisions when eating out. While some restaurants choose to (or are required to) provide …"
" From time to time we expose the calorie content of certain foods to enable you to make educated decisions when eating out. While some restaurants choose to (or are required to) provide …"
Moderate Means What?
"Moderate-intensity physical activity. We’ve used this phrase throughout the Stand Up & Eat blog. Why? Current recommendations for adults are to do at least 150 minutes per week of m …"
"Moderate-intensity physical activity. We’ve used this phrase throughout the Stand Up & Eat blog. Why? Current recommendations for adults are to do at least 150 minutes per week of m …"
Take Advantage of the Abundance of Fresh Produce Around Town
"Spring and Summer-like temperatures are here, which means more opportunities to get outside and be active and more choices (and cheaper prices!) for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits …"
"Spring and Summer-like temperatures are here, which means more opportunities to get outside and be active and more choices (and cheaper prices!) for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits …"
Flex Your Brain Muscle
"OK, so the brain is not a muscle. But your muscles and your mind are connected in many, yet to be fully understood, ways. To date, the data suggest that people who are more active …"
"OK, so the brain is not a muscle. But your muscles and your mind are connected in many, yet to be fully understood, ways. To date, the data suggest that people who are more active …"
Get Your Fiber Fix First Thing Each Day
"You've probably heard that breakfast is an important meal that shouldn't be skipped - especially for those trying to lose weight. And you've probably been encouraged to fill your …"
"You've probably heard that breakfast is an important meal that shouldn't be skipped - especially for those trying to lose weight. And you've probably been encouraged to fill your …"
Turn It Off to Burn It Off
" Worried about your children gaining too much weight? Have difficulty finding time to fit physical activity into your hectic life? Want to spend more time doing things …"
" Worried about your children gaining too much weight? Have difficulty finding time to fit physical activity into your hectic life? Want to spend more time doing things …"
Can't Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables? Call them X-Ray Vision Carrots and Power Peas!
"According to research presented by Brian Wansink, of Cornell University, at the School Nutrition Association's Legislative Action Conference (March, 2009), kids eat more vegetables w …"
"According to research presented by Brian Wansink, of Cornell University, at the School Nutrition Association's Legislative Action Conference (March, 2009), kids eat more vegetables w …"
Retiring Soon? Skip the Rocker.
"For many people, thinking about retirement brings visions of relaxation, sleeping in, and perhaps, gently rocking on the front porch while people who are still working hustle by. Few ret …"
"For many people, thinking about retirement brings visions of relaxation, sleeping in, and perhaps, gently rocking on the front porch while people who are still working hustle by. Few ret …"
Some Schools Getting Kids Pumped Up for PE
"For those of us who grew up playing badminton and bocce ball, and climbing the rope during PE class, this is almost unimaginable. Skateboarding in PE class?!? When did PE become so cool? …"
"For those of us who grew up playing badminton and bocce ball, and climbing the rope during PE class, this is almost unimaginable. Skateboarding in PE class?!? When did PE become so cool? …"
Spring Into Physical Activity
"In the northern hemisphere, spring is on it’s way. Depending on location, you may have buds on trees or fully fledged foliage. No matter where you live, spring is a g …"
"In the northern hemisphere, spring is on it’s way. Depending on location, you may have buds on trees or fully fledged foliage. No matter where you live, spring is a g …"
Reduce Kids’ Calories by Cutting Calorie Density
"With rates of childhood overweight/obesity skyrocketing, healthcare practitioners and parents alike are constantly searching for ways to improve kids’ calorie balance. Increa …"
"With rates of childhood overweight/obesity skyrocketing, healthcare practitioners and parents alike are constantly searching for ways to improve kids’ calorie balance. Increa …"
A Gut Reaction to Physical Activity
"It has been well-established from many individual studies that being physically active reduces colon cancer risk. That’s a big deal since about 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with …"
"It has been well-established from many individual studies that being physically active reduces colon cancer risk. That’s a big deal since about 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with …"
Walking = Calories Burned = Less Weight Gain
" The title of this blog may seem like a “duh” statement and yet, few studies have documented such an equation. Until now. The Coronary Artery Risk Development in …"
" The title of this blog may seem like a “duh” statement and yet, few studies have documented such an equation. Until now. The Coronary Artery Risk Development in …"
This Month, Make "Eat Right" Your Focus
"March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to think about the food choices you make and commit to improving your eating habits. This year, the campaign's theme is, "Eat Righ …"
"March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to think about the food choices you make and commit to improving your eating habits. This year, the campaign's theme is, "Eat Righ …"
It’s a Numbers Game
"Hey Americans, give yourself a big pat on the back. Why? Over 64% of adults were meeting the minimum level of aerobic physical activity in 2007. That’s a 30% increas …"
"Hey Americans, give yourself a big pat on the back. Why? Over 64% of adults were meeting the minimum level of aerobic physical activity in 2007. That’s a 30% increas …"
Macronutrients matter... but It's Calories that Count
" The debate about what type of diet is most effective for weight loss seems never ending. Yesterday you were told to eat low fat and today you're told to cut out the …"
" The debate about what type of diet is most effective for weight loss seems never ending. Yesterday you were told to eat low fat and today you're told to cut out the …"
To Lose Weight, Phone a RD
"“Phone a friend” is a way contestants on a popular game show recruit help on their quest for a million bucks. If your goal is to lose weight, then phone a registered dietiti …"
"“Phone a friend” is a way contestants on a popular game show recruit help on their quest for a million bucks. If your goal is to lose weight, then phone a registered dietiti …"
The Fat of the Matter is, American's Don't Know Which Foods Contain Bad Fats
"A new study suggests that while most Americans know they should limit unhealthy saturated and trans fats, few know which specific foods to avoid. Published in the Journal of the American …"
"A new study suggests that while most Americans know they should limit unhealthy saturated and trans fats, few know which specific foods to avoid. Published in the Journal of the American …"
Put Warning Labels On TVs?
" Back in the 1960’s the feds made cigarette manufacturers put a warning label on cigarette packages stating “Smoking may be hazardous to your health.” Maybe …"
" Back in the 1960’s the feds made cigarette manufacturers put a warning label on cigarette packages stating “Smoking may be hazardous to your health.” Maybe …"
Calorie Literacy: Are You Smarter Than a Ninth Grader?
"Researchers from the University of Minnesota recently analyzed data from 349 adolescent-caregiver pairs to assess adolescent and parental knowledge related to energy (calorie) intake and …"
"Researchers from the University of Minnesota recently analyzed data from 349 adolescent-caregiver pairs to assess adolescent and parental knowledge related to energy (calorie) intake and …"
Weather or Not?
"To exercise when it is cold or rainy or not to exercise? That is the question. Not for Hamlet but apparently it is for Canadian adolescents. Researchers at McGi …"
"To exercise when it is cold or rainy or not to exercise? That is the question. Not for Hamlet but apparently it is for Canadian adolescents. Researchers at McGi …"
It Takes More Than Just Counting Calories
"Counting calories in (and out) is a successful strategy for losing or maintaining weight. But, if you don't anything with the information you collect, it won't work! Tip 1: Don& …"
"Counting calories in (and out) is a successful strategy for losing or maintaining weight. But, if you don't anything with the information you collect, it won't work! Tip 1: Don& …"
Exercise Guidelines Cliff Notes
" Reading the entire 683-page scientific committee report on the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans can be a hard slog. Even the 22-page consumer …"
" Reading the entire 683-page scientific committee report on the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans can be a hard slog. Even the 22-page consumer …"
Comfort Foods You Can Feel Comfortable Eating
" Had a rough day? Feeling under the weather? Longing for home? These feelings often trigger people to turn to comfort foods - especially this time of the year! While …"
" Had a rough day? Feeling under the weather? Longing for home? These feelings often trigger people to turn to comfort foods - especially this time of the year! While …"
Get The Lead Out
"We have a friend who complains that he has a “metal disorder.” (That’s metal without an “n.”) “I have silver in my hair, gold in my teeth, and …"
"We have a friend who complains that he has a “metal disorder.” (That’s metal without an “n.”) “I have silver in my hair, gold in my teeth, and …"
Women's Brains Not Wired to Say No?
"Last week's Calorie Balance Conundrum blog sparked some discussion on whether we have complete control of our calorie intake. Some readers disagreed with the presented study' …"
"Last week's Calorie Balance Conundrum blog sparked some discussion on whether we have complete control of our calorie intake. Some readers disagreed with the presented study' …"
Top 10 Ways to Burn Calories at Work
"Walking workstations, employee fitness centers, and corporate recreation teams are good ways to burn calories while at work. Here are to 10 more ways to get a workout at work: 10. …"
"Walking workstations, employee fitness centers, and corporate recreation teams are good ways to burn calories while at work. Here are to 10 more ways to get a workout at work: 10. …"
The Calorie Balance Conundrum
"Why are so many Americans out of calorie balance and, thus, overweight? Many people believe that eating behaviors and physical activity behaviors (the two scales in the calorie balance diagra …"
"Why are so many Americans out of calorie balance and, thus, overweight? Many people believe that eating behaviors and physical activity behaviors (the two scales in the calorie balance diagra …"
“I Have A Dream….”
"On this, Martin Luther King Day and the day before Barack Obama is to be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, you might think that this blog’s title portends a political …"
"On this, Martin Luther King Day and the day before Barack Obama is to be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, you might think that this blog’s title portends a political …"
Controlling Calories Requires More Restraint As You Age
"Do your clothes seem to fit a bit tighter over time despite your best efforts to eat healthy and be active? Well, it's not all in your head. Controlling your weight&nb …"
"Do your clothes seem to fit a bit tighter over time despite your best efforts to eat healthy and be active? Well, it's not all in your head. Controlling your weight&nb …"
Getting (Older) People Moving
"No doubt about it. Being physically active yields all kinds of health benefits for people of all ages. Yet, people become less active as they get older. Thus, at a time in life w …"
"No doubt about it. Being physically active yields all kinds of health benefits for people of all ages. Yet, people become less active as they get older. Thus, at a time in life w …"
Food Companies Putting Convenience into Home Cooking
"The iFood Assistant, Kraft Foods' latest application for iPhones and iPods, was developed to make cooking (with Kraft products, of course) cost less - in terms of both …"
"The iFood Assistant, Kraft Foods' latest application for iPhones and iPods, was developed to make cooking (with Kraft products, of course) cost less - in terms of both …"
Pare Your Apple Shape with Exercise
"People who carry much of their weight – well, actually, body fat – around their middle are said to be “apple-shaped.” Conversely, “pear-shaped” peo …"
"People who carry much of their weight – well, actually, body fat – around their middle are said to be “apple-shaped.” Conversely, “pear-shaped” peo …"
Quick Fixes For Weight Loss Found To Be Dangerous
"Weight loss your New Year's resolution? If so, watch out for pills and packets that promise to shed pounds quickly and effortlessly. Just last week, the U.S. Food and Drug …"
"Weight loss your New Year's resolution? If so, watch out for pills and packets that promise to shed pounds quickly and effortlessly. Just last week, the U.S. Food and Drug …"
Resolve to Get Active
"January 1st is fast approaching and you are probably thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. The new year can be a good time to “wipe the slate clean” and get st …"
"January 1st is fast approaching and you are probably thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. The new year can be a good time to “wipe the slate clean” and get st …"
Would a Sales Tax on Soda Slow Down Your Spending on Soft Drinks?
"New York Gov. David Patterson (D) thinks so. By 5%, in fact! Just last week, the Financial Times reported that the governor proposed a 18% sales tax on sales of all nondiet so …"
"New York Gov. David Patterson (D) thinks so. By 5%, in fact! Just last week, the Financial Times reported that the governor proposed a 18% sales tax on sales of all nondiet so …"
Burning Calories – Holiday Style
"Who says the holidays have be a sedentary time? Here are 15 ways to burn calories while you enjoy time with your family and friends: Calories Burned in 30 minutes Dashing through …"
"Who says the holidays have be a sedentary time? Here are 15 ways to burn calories while you enjoy time with your family and friends: Calories Burned in 30 minutes Dashing through …"
Bring a Book for Your Holiday Party Host or Gift Exchange
"In last week's blog we provided many great ideas for healthy holiday gifts at no cost, low cost, and more cost. This week, we're providing a list of specific book titles that pro …"
"In last week's blog we provided many great ideas for healthy holiday gifts at no cost, low cost, and more cost. This week, we're providing a list of specific book titles that pro …"
Calories Burned at Work Count!
"Go for a walk, take a hike, play tennis, and work in the garden are all worthwhile ideas for burning calories by moving more. All it takes is a little time. For most people, this time comes&n …"
"Go for a walk, take a hike, play tennis, and work in the garden are all worthwhile ideas for burning calories by moving more. All it takes is a little time. For most people, this time comes&n …"
Why Fast Food?
"Fast food is quick. Fast-food restaurants are easy to get to. Fast food tastes good. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these …"
"Fast food is quick. Fast-food restaurants are easy to get to. Fast food tastes good. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these …"
Happy Healthy Holiday
"Looking for gift ideas for the holidays? How about something that will burn calories, improve health, and maybe even extend life? Anything that gets people moving has all these be …"
"Looking for gift ideas for the holidays? How about something that will burn calories, improve health, and maybe even extend life? Anything that gets people moving has all these be …"
Technology that can help: texting
"In a previous blog, we described how technology can be both a friend and a foe of physical activity. In this blog, we'll explore a novel way to use technology to keep on track w …"
"In a previous blog, we described how technology can be both a friend and a foe of physical activity. In this blog, we'll explore a novel way to use technology to keep on track w …"
Bad Treadmill Idea
"Are you kidding me?!?!? That was my reaction when I saw this video clip. This new invention will definitely go down in calorie burning infamy. It just might trump the Hula Chai …"
"Are you kidding me?!?!? That was my reaction when I saw this video clip. This new invention will definitely go down in calorie burning infamy. It just might trump the Hula Chai …"
Have a Happy, Calorie-controlled Thanksgiving!
"As mentioned in our previous blog this week, Thanksgiving doesn't have to be the start of a season of calorie imbalance. Instead, we encourage you to focus on family, friends, physic …"
"As mentioned in our previous blog this week, Thanksgiving doesn't have to be the start of a season of calorie imbalance. Instead, we encourage you to focus on family, friends, physic …"
Do the Turkey Trot
"It’s only three days away! That day of extreme gluttony and couch cruising that kicks off a season of calorie imbalance. Unfortunately, the resulting extra calories get stor …"
"It’s only three days away! That day of extreme gluttony and couch cruising that kicks off a season of calorie imbalance. Unfortunately, the resulting extra calories get stor …"
Our "all you can" culture
"What will it take for Americans to learn that more isn't always better? Whether it's more food for a set price or more money borrowed at a low rate, Americans have the hardest time se …"
"What will it take for Americans to learn that more isn't always better? Whether it's more food for a set price or more money borrowed at a low rate, Americans have the hardest time se …"
A Green Way to Better Weight
"A recent study has linked NDVI with childhood obesity. What’s NDVI? An exotic virus? Perhaps a newly discovered DNA sequence? NDVI is an acronym for “norma …"
"A recent study has linked NDVI with childhood obesity. What’s NDVI? An exotic virus? Perhaps a newly discovered DNA sequence? NDVI is an acronym for “norma …"
Monkey See, Monkey Do
"Want your kids/grandkids to go for the leafy greens and whole grains? Then show them by filling your grocery cart with these health foods! A new study published in the Archives of Pedia …"
"Want your kids/grandkids to go for the leafy greens and whole grains? Then show them by filling your grocery cart with these health foods! A new study published in the Archives of Pedia …"
Weighing In on Physical Activity
"Physical activity is generally insufficient by itself to bring about clinically significant weight loss. Huh? You lose weight when your body is in negative calorie balance …"
"Physical activity is generally insufficient by itself to bring about clinically significant weight loss. Huh? You lose weight when your body is in negative calorie balance …"
Read ’em before you eat ’em
"New York City has launched a new campaign to encourage New Yorkers to use the calorie counts for food items on menus and menu boards that the city's chain restaurants are now re …"
"New York City has launched a new campaign to encourage New Yorkers to use the calorie counts for food items on menus and menu boards that the city's chain restaurants are now re …"
Physical Activity – Where’s the Science?
"Where can you find all there is to know about the health impact of physical activity? In the 683-page Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008, a comprehensive compi …"
"Where can you find all there is to know about the health impact of physical activity? In the 683-page Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008, a comprehensive compi …"
Healthy Eating Made Easy
" Just last week, a new section of www.mypyramid.gov was revealed - MyPyramid for Preschoolers. Now, specific healthy eating information exists for four groups: preschoolers ( …"
" Just last week, a new section of www.mypyramid.gov was revealed - MyPyramid for Preschoolers. Now, specific healthy eating information exists for four groups: preschoolers ( …"
Multitasking Gone Awry
" In an earlier blog we shared how walking workstations are helping sedentary office workers burn extra calories while doing computer work, talking on the phone, or …"
" In an earlier blog we shared how walking workstations are helping sedentary office workers burn extra calories while doing computer work, talking on the phone, or …"
Busy Families Fueling the Forkless Food Movement
"When there's a niche and a need, food companies will fill it! The niche? Families on-the-go. The need? Meals and snacks that are healthier than fast food. The result? Dozens of new health …"
"When there's a niche and a need, food companies will fill it! The niche? Families on-the-go. The need? Meals and snacks that are healthier than fast food. The result? Dozens of new health …"
Your Tax Dollars at Work – Really!!!
"In this day of billion dollar bailouts of collapsed financial institutions that have the gall to still send executives on extravagant “retreats,” wouldn’t it be nice to hear …"
"In this day of billion dollar bailouts of collapsed financial institutions that have the gall to still send executives on extravagant “retreats,” wouldn’t it be nice to hear …"
The 100 Calorie Pack: Portion Control Supporter or Saboteur?
"If you walk down the chip, cracker, or cookie aisle of the supermarket today you will see shelves stocked with 100-calorie "snacks." While many&nb …"
"If you walk down the chip, cracker, or cookie aisle of the supermarket today you will see shelves stocked with 100-calorie "snacks." While many&nb …"
Be Active Your Way
"For the first time ever, the federal government has issue a single, unified set of guidelines specifically focused on getting Americans to move more. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for …"
"For the first time ever, the federal government has issue a single, unified set of guidelines specifically focused on getting Americans to move more. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for …"
Friends and Family May "Spread" Obesity
"While we know that the physical environment (fast foods, portion sizes, elevators, etc.) influences our eating and physical activity behaviors, new research from Harvard University indicates …"
"While we know that the physical environment (fast foods, portion sizes, elevators, etc.) influences our eating and physical activity behaviors, new research from Harvard University indicates …"
Walk To School This Wednesday
" On October 8th – this Wednesday – thousands of children in America will burn extra calories walking or biking to school for Walk To School Day. For some of us boomers, …"
" On October 8th – this Wednesday – thousands of children in America will burn extra calories walking or biking to school for Walk To School Day. For some of us boomers, …"
Picking the Right Dinner Plate
"If you've purchased new plates (for yourself or maybe a bride-to-be) in the past couple of years you've probably noticed the trend toward supersized tableware. Dinner plates that used to be …"
"If you've purchased new plates (for yourself or maybe a bride-to-be) in the past couple of years you've probably noticed the trend toward supersized tableware. Dinner plates that used to be …"
Work at Standing at Work
"Last week we poked fun at a piece of office equipment that is supposed to help people work out while sitting down. With Ellen DeGeneres’s help, we showed how the “Hawaii Cha …"
"Last week we poked fun at a piece of office equipment that is supposed to help people work out while sitting down. With Ellen DeGeneres’s help, we showed how the “Hawaii Cha …"
The Rising Cost of Low-calorie Foods
"As a dietitian I've heard many consumers complain that healthy foods cost too much today. And as a consumer who compares prices between supermarket chains, I've begun to drop my own j …"
"As a dietitian I've heard many consumers complain that healthy foods cost too much today. And as a consumer who compares prices between supermarket chains, I've begun to drop my own j …"
Laughter Is Great Exercise
" Sometimes we have to laugh – at what people come up as “easy” ways to be active. Watch this video to view a hilarious clip of Ellen DeGeneres product testing a ne …"
" Sometimes we have to laugh – at what people come up as “easy” ways to be active. Watch this video to view a hilarious clip of Ellen DeGeneres product testing a ne …"
Healthy Options or Enormous Portions? What’s Available for Takeout Today at America’s Favorite Fast-food Chains?
" Health versus taste and temptation – it’s an ongoing quandary not only for Americans, but also the restaurants that feed them. While consumer surveys report that many …"
" Health versus taste and temptation – it’s an ongoing quandary not only for Americans, but also the restaurants that feed them. While consumer surveys report that many …"
Lost in Translation – Until Now
"We all know that physical activity is good for us. And researchers have tested interventions that are effective in getting people to exercise more. But only 49% of us get the reco …"
"We all know that physical activity is good for us. And researchers have tested interventions that are effective in getting people to exercise more. But only 49% of us get the reco …"
Balancing Calories with Paper and a Pencil
"Study after study have found that people who keep daily records of foods and beverages consumed as well as minutes of physical activity have greater success balancing calories and achieving a …"
"Study after study have found that people who keep daily records of foods and beverages consumed as well as minutes of physical activity have greater success balancing calories and achieving a …"
Let the (Video) Games Begin!
"In two of our recent Stand Up & Eat blogs (Just Say No? and Technology and Physical Activity: Foe and Friend), we described the calorie balance dilemma that has occurred in modern ti …"
"In two of our recent Stand Up & Eat blogs (Just Say No? and Technology and Physical Activity: Foe and Friend), we described the calorie balance dilemma that has occurred in modern ti …"
What's Being Served to Schoolchildren in Your State?
"Now that school's back in session you may be wondering what choices your kids have when eating away from home. In most schools, foods and beverages are available through U.S. Department o …"
"Now that school's back in session you may be wondering what choices your kids have when eating away from home. In most schools, foods and beverages are available through U.S. Department o …"
Pretty …But Dangerous
"Tranquil. Beautiful. Bucolic. These are all words that can describe a walk on a country road. Another word is, “hazardous.” When most people think of neighborhoo …"
"Tranquil. Beautiful. Bucolic. These are all words that can describe a walk on a country road. Another word is, “hazardous.” When most people think of neighborhoo …"
Are Your Favorite "Healthy" Foods Hiding Calories?
"You probably know that the double bacon cheeseburger value meal is not the healthiest choice on the menu. Fried foods, high-fat meats, and casseroles oozing with butte …"
"You probably know that the double bacon cheeseburger value meal is not the healthiest choice on the menu. Fried foods, high-fat meats, and casseroles oozing with butte …"
Move It (A Lot) to Keep It Off
"You have heard the expression, “you have to move it to lose it.” It’s a no brainer that regular physical activity teamed with a reduced-calorie diet leads to weight lo …"
"You have heard the expression, “you have to move it to lose it.” It’s a no brainer that regular physical activity teamed with a reduced-calorie diet leads to weight lo …"
Calorie Balance Hardest for Emotional Eaters
" In the past week, have you eaten for reasons other than physical hunger? If you're like most people, you'd answer, "YES!". True physical hunger is defined as discomfor …"
" In the past week, have you eaten for reasons other than physical hunger? If you're like most people, you'd answer, "YES!". True physical hunger is defined as discomfor …"
Before You Move, Surf
"We have previously blogged a bit about the importance of having neighborhoods and living environments that support - even encourage - calorie burning through active living. Walking or biking …"
"We have previously blogged a bit about the importance of having neighborhoods and living environments that support - even encourage - calorie burning through active living. Walking or biking …"
Beijing Superstars Burn Bucu Calories
"Can you imagine being told to take in 10,000 calories each day? According to Michael Phelps (on an NBC-aired interview), that is the amount of calories he must consume to maintain his we …"
"Can you imagine being told to take in 10,000 calories each day? According to Michael Phelps (on an NBC-aired interview), that is the amount of calories he must consume to maintain his we …"
Read This Standing Up
"The Stand Up & Eat web site is dedicated to helping people stand up more and eat better. And we’re not a moment too soon, given new data that confirms that Americans are more sedent …"
"The Stand Up & Eat web site is dedicated to helping people stand up more and eat better. And we’re not a moment too soon, given new data that confirms that Americans are more sedent …"
Technology and Physical Activity: Foe and Friend
"In last week's post we described the impact of labor-saving devices (e.g., washing machine, elevator) on calories expended throughout the day. We suggested that new technologies are causi …"
"In last week's post we described the impact of labor-saving devices (e.g., washing machine, elevator) on calories expended throughout the day. We suggested that new technologies are causi …"
A Nation of Tele Tubbies
"No, we are not talking about the colorful, roly poly children’s television characters. We’re talking about television watching and overweight Americans. There is a gro …"
"No, we are not talking about the colorful, roly poly children’s television characters. We’re talking about television watching and overweight Americans. There is a gro …"
Just Say No?
"Who or what's to blame for Americans' sedentary lifestyles? Many argue it's technology. Instead of scrubbing clothes in a wash tub and hanging them out dr …"
"Who or what's to blame for Americans' sedentary lifestyles? Many argue it's technology. Instead of scrubbing clothes in a wash tub and hanging them out dr …"
Calorie Literacy - Making It Add Up
"On numerous occasions, the Stand Up & Eat blog has shared data, videos, and other information that demonstrate our nation’s poor calorie literacy rate. While the problems are …"
"On numerous occasions, the Stand Up & Eat blog has shared data, videos, and other information that demonstrate our nation’s poor calorie literacy rate. While the problems are …"
Wok This Way
"From time to time we will expose the calorie content of certain foods to enable you to make educated decisions when eating out. As mentioned in a previous blog, while some restaurants choose …"
"From time to time we will expose the calorie content of certain foods to enable you to make educated decisions when eating out. As mentioned in a previous blog, while some restaurants choose …"
Kids Not Physically Fit Either
" There’s been a lot of press coverage on the study we highlighted in last week's blog about children doing less physical activity as they get older. We now know …"
" There’s been a lot of press coverage on the study we highlighted in last week's blog about children doing less physical activity as they get older. We now know …"
"Cheat Day" Okay?
"It's five o'clock on a Friday afternoon and after a long week of work you and a few friends head out for happy hour. Having meticulously balanced your calories over the week you figur …"
"It's five o'clock on a Friday afternoon and after a long week of work you and a few friends head out for happy hour. Having meticulously balanced your calories over the week you figur …"
Kids' Exercise Declines With Age
" A long time ago, The American Heart Association had a great educational poster that showed a child lounging on a couch watching television. The caption read, “Prevent couch …"
" A long time ago, The American Heart Association had a great educational poster that showed a child lounging on a couch watching television. The caption read, “Prevent couch …"
Cool Tool to Map Your Walks
"After going for a walk or bike ride, have you ever wondered how many calories you burned? Or how far you went? MapMyFitness, LLC offers a suite of web sites that help you measure …"
"After going for a walk or bike ride, have you ever wondered how many calories you burned? Or how far you went? MapMyFitness, LLC offers a suite of web sites that help you measure …"
Stand Up & Eat? Not This Way!
When we created the Stand Up & Eat web site, the product described in this video clip is NOT what we had in mind.
When we created the Stand Up & Eat web site, the product described in this video clip is NOT what we had in mind.
Being Bikeable
"We established in earlier blogs that commuting by bicycle is energy and time efficient. But just how safe is it? According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Asso …"
"We established in earlier blogs that commuting by bicycle is energy and time efficient. But just how safe is it? According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Asso …"
Burn Calories (And Save Time) Commuting
"In an earlier blog posting, we described the energy efficiency of biking instead of driving a car. But what about time efficiency? Here’s a fun video clip that pits a b …"
"In an earlier blog posting, we described the energy efficiency of biking instead of driving a car. But what about time efficiency? Here’s a fun video clip that pits a b …"
Water - The Best Diet Drink
"We queried readers in the last blog for ideas on how to reduce excess daily calories from sweetened beverages such as soda, fruit drinks, and sweetened tea and coffee. “Switch to diet v …"
"We queried readers in the last blog for ideas on how to reduce excess daily calories from sweetened beverages such as soda, fruit drinks, and sweetened tea and coffee. “Switch to diet v …"
Watch Out for Liquid Calories
"“I don’t know why I am gaining weight. I haven’t changed what I eat” is something we hear a lot. And in fact, a person may NOT have changed what they are ea …"
"“I don’t know why I am gaining weight. I haven’t changed what I eat” is something we hear a lot. And in fact, a person may NOT have changed what they are ea …"
Seeing is Believing
"If a “picture is worth a thousand words,” here's a video that will give you a real education about the calorie content of six healthy meals (it's worth th …"
"If a “picture is worth a thousand words,” here's a video that will give you a real education about the calorie content of six healthy meals (it's worth th …"
Few Are Calorie Literate, New Survey Says
"Eleven percent to 15%. There has been a four percentage point increase in one year in the number of people who could correctly estimate the daily calorie intake level that is right for them, …"
"Eleven percent to 15%. There has been a four percentage point increase in one year in the number of people who could correctly estimate the daily calorie intake level that is right for them, …"
Get a Hybrid? Get a Bike!
"People are getting green – with envy over their friends’ and neighbors’ environment-friendly cars. Now with gas prices going through the sunroof, they are even more envious …"
"People are getting green – with envy over their friends’ and neighbors’ environment-friendly cars. Now with gas prices going through the sunroof, they are even more envious …"
Eat With Your Eyes Wide Open
"Do you know just how much food you chow down on each day? Chances are you don’t. And that can get you into deep calorie balance trouble. According to …"
"Do you know just how much food you chow down on each day? Chances are you don’t. And that can get you into deep calorie balance trouble. According to …"
Dance Like a Cockatoo
"Click on the picture above to watch a great clip of Snowball dancing to the Back Street Boys. Now if you just sat there in your chair watching Snowball do his thing, you burned abo …"
"Click on the picture above to watch a great clip of Snowball dancing to the Back Street Boys. Now if you just sat there in your chair watching Snowball do his thing, you burned abo …"
Do You Speak Calorie?
"Calorie literacy - that's what we're after. And boy is it needed. Check out this YouTube clip of people trying to guess the amount of calories in a typical fast food meal.&n …"
"Calorie literacy - that's what we're after. And boy is it needed. Check out this YouTube clip of people trying to guess the amount of calories in a typical fast food meal.&n …"
Stand for Something -- Anything!!
"Just standing may be an important component of total daily calories burned. A recent study showed that compared to lean women, obese women sat more and stood less. They also spent half …"
"Just standing may be an important component of total daily calories burned. A recent study showed that compared to lean women, obese women sat more and stood less. They also spent half …"
Step It Up
"This is one of those “duh” stories. In a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers reviewed the results of 26 studies in which pedom …"
"This is one of those “duh” stories. In a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers reviewed the results of 26 studies in which pedom …"
Bargain Hunting for Calories
"When you go shopping, you start out with a certain amount of cash in your wallet (or ATM account!). Your goal? Get as much as you can for as little cash as possible. You’re hunting for …"
"When you go shopping, you start out with a certain amount of cash in your wallet (or ATM account!). Your goal? Get as much as you can for as little cash as possible. You’re hunting for …"
Take 10!
" When somebody tells you to “take 10,” it usually means take a break from the task at hand for 10 minutes. There is a different, healthy take on this common command. For o …"
" When somebody tells you to “take 10,” it usually means take a break from the task at hand for 10 minutes. There is a different, healthy take on this common command. For o …"
The Big Apple Puts Bite in Calorie Labeling
" If every person living in New York City chose a McDonald’s cheeseburger instead of a Big Mac for lunch today, they would save over 1.9 billion calories — IN ONE DAY! That&rs …"
" If every person living in New York City chose a McDonald’s cheeseburger instead of a Big Mac for lunch today, they would save over 1.9 billion calories — IN ONE DAY! That&rs …"
Blog Welcome
" Welcome to the Stand Up(more) & Eat(better) blog. This blog is produced by Cooper Institute staff because we are passionate – and knowledgeable – and opinionated …"
" Welcome to the Stand Up(more) & Eat(better) blog. This blog is produced by Cooper Institute staff because we are passionate – and knowledgeable – and opinionated …"
