Twins were studied to determine which lifestyle factors are associated with elevated BMI and waist circumference. Low physical activity was associated with increased waist circumference. Low fiber intake was associated with both an increased BMI and an increased waist circumference.…
Sleep deprivation is associated with obesity. This is true of even short term sleep deprivation. A study of truck drivers found that the higher the BMI, the shorter sleep duration. Other factors associated with obesity were: age, glucose levels, cholesterol,…
PCBs are industrial chemicals that were heavily used until they were banned in the US in 1977. Even though they have not been used in 30 years they continue to be measurable in US populations. They have a negative impact…
Long term dieting does not lead to weight gain. In fact, girls that reported “always dieting” had the lowest BMI and girls that reported “never dieting” had the highest. The Dieting Behavior Scale produced similar results. Abstract