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Seeing the Scale with 20/20 Vision in 2020

Overweight and healthy? People who are overweight can be considered healthy if their waist size is less than 35 inches for women or 40 inches for men, and if they have only one or none of following conditions: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol, according to the National Institutes of Health’s report, Clinical Guidelines on the […]

WRITTEN BY: Carol Smathers, MS, MPH

REVIEWED BY: Daniel Remley, PhD

SOURCES:

  • https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30257-3/fulltext
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5818735/
  • https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-study-identifies-ideal-body-mass-index
  • https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1909301
  • https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
  • Payne, C. and Barnett, R. The Economists’ Diet: Two Formerly Obese Economists Find the Formula for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off, 2018.

Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, we are already knee-deep into the holiday season! While these last few weeks of the year can be filled with joy, time away from work, family traditions, and memories with loved ones, it never ceases to be a time accompanied by stress. One common stressor […]

WRITTEN BY: Katie Minnelli, Dietetic Intern, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • USDA https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
  • Chieh, Helander & Wansink (2016). Weight Gain over the Holidays in Three Countries. New England Journal of Medicine; 375:1200-1202. Available at http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1602012.
  • Turner, T. (2018). Chow Line: Holiday Indulgence in Moderation? https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/chow-line-holiday-indulgence-in-moderation
  • Yanovski et al. (2000). A Prospective Study of Holiday Weight Gain. New England Journal of Medicine; 342: 861-867. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4336296/

Muffin Tin Meals

Muffin-tins aren’t just for muffins anymore! If you search for “muffin-tin recipes” online, you’re sure to find a ton of creative ideas, such as: Mini-meatloaves Frittatas and omelets Mac & cheese cups Personal casseroles Pot pies and Shepard’s pies Muffin-tin meals are more than just a fun cooking trend, though. When you prepare a savory […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Joanna Fifner, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Medina County

SOURCES:

  • American Heart Association (2014). Don’t Fall Prey to Portion Distortion. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/WeightManagement/LosingWeight/Dont-Fall-Prey-to-Portion-Distortion_UCM_424567_Article.jsp#.WMArX1Xyu70
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2016). Just Enough for You: About Food Portions. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/just-enough/Pages/just-enough-for-you.aspx.
  • Taste of Home (2017). 26 Muffin Cup Recipes. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cooking-style/muffin-cup-recipes.
  • Wansink, B. (2006). The Large Plate Mistake. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/large-plate-mistake.
  • Wansink, B. (2014). The 92% Clean Plate Club. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/92-clean-plate-club.

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