Nibbles: Skinny models, fat dogs and competitive eating
An article by Various Sources
Posted October 11, 2007 Models have same eating habits as other girls
A Canadian model who is naturally tall and slim (with a body mass index of 17.2, she says she’s always eaten normally) wanted to dispel the idea that all models have eating disorders. So she developed a study comparing 81 Canadian models to 258 college girls of around the same age. While the models had a lower BMI than the “normal” girls (17.4 versus 22.7) about 20 percent of both groups showed questionable eating habits such as skipping breakfast. While the study’s author says there is a lot of pressure to be thin in the modeling world, being thin does not automatically mean a person has an eating disorder…
Lunch with the Biggest Loser
This week’s lunch with the Biggest Loser over at Glamour features Patty, who has lost 70 pounds so far and is on the road to losing 50 more. Her secrets include eating protein at every meal, including chicken breast with her oatmeal, and using healthy convenience foods like pre-sliced veggies and string cheese so she’s always got a healthy snack around when the need to stress-eat emerges. She’s also keeping the Oreos far from her shopping cart…
Obesity drug for dogs no cure-all
Doctors say that while the obesity drug for dogs, Slentrol, is a good way to help severely overweight pooches lose weight, it is no substitute for regular walks and playtime. Some veterinarians worry that people are medicating their dogs instead of dealing with the root cause of animal obesity. Dogs, like humans, need to eat less and exercise more. In the UK, about a quarter of dogs and a third of cats are overweight, and doctors report seeing more overweight hamsters and rabbits as well…
Eating contests send wrong signal
Finally, an overweight columnist says she can’t watch eating contests because they illustrate the way people think obese people eat. It’s difficult for overweight people to eat in public because they’re always getting looks from other diners, even if they aren’t overeating or shoving food into their mouths like there’s a time limit. Heavy people need to remember that the problem with eating in public comes from other people, not from within, and that eating should not be a spectator sport.
(By Sarah White for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)
