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Posts tagged fat

February 9, 2011

 

old-fashioned scale

Why Is The Lower Half Of Your Body A Better Place To Gain Weight?

If you're going to gain weight where is the safest place to pack on the pounds?

October 13, 2010

 

woman measuring waist

Health Issue: The Size Of Your Waist

Are you concerned about your weight? Well, researchers believe you should also worry about the size of your waist.

December 18, 2009

 

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Homogenized Milk

How does the process of homogenization occur with milk products?

October 26, 2009

 

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Fighting Fat With Fat

You've heard of fat but have you heard of brown fat? Scientists are learning that the types of fat in your body can help you lose weight.

June 15, 2008

 

Electric Beater

Why Milk Won’t Whip

Have you ever asked yourself how does a electric beater work or simply you have never really thought about it but you are know? Tune in and get the answers.

March 26, 2008

 

The Junk Food aisle at a local grocery store

Why Do We Love Junk Food?

You appear to turn down fatty foods with a stoical disregard, when nobody is looking you dive into a deep-dish pizza. It's okay, everyone does this, but why?

November 13, 2007

 

Fast food sandwich and French fries

Fast Food = Fat Liver

Fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up around the liver and can damage it permanently. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

October 23, 2007

 

Ice-Cream In A Bowl

A Sweet Tooth Means a Numb Tongue

Ice cream seems to be the worst offender in terms of calories. Is there a reason why it has to be so very fattening?

July 17, 2007

 

Pantry filled with snacks

Unhealthful Health Food

Many granola bar brands lead you to believe the bars are a variety of health food. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 24, 2007

 

Computer lab in Japan

Computer Trash

Your hard drive is getting full, so you delete a few photos, some word documents, and then empty the recycle bin. They're gone now, right?

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