Turn the Fat storage mode off
Turn off the Fat Storage mode Lectin ………….. storing fat – protective mechanisms to deal with toxins
Tag Archives: Obesity
Marketing – Promotion – the Perils within the Built environment
One cannot escape – Food marketing •Marketing of energy-dense confectionery, fast food and other unhealthy food choices is a major feature of the urban landscape •Proliferation of billboards, illuminated signs, corporate livery on transport vehicles, retail signage, transit stop signage, … Continue reading
Obesogenic environment
The term “obesogenic environment” refers to “an environment that promotes gaining weight and one that is not conducive to weight loss” within the home or workplace (Swinburn, et al., 1999). The consequence of the imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, causes … Continue reading
The Built environment
What is the Built environment? The man made environment that enables humans to live, work and recreate on a day to day basis. The built environment includes buildings, parks, infrastructure such as roads, water system, sewerage, electricity, gas resources, forming … Continue reading