This is a program for adults, teens and children. Read the book. It’s not a kiddie book. It’s a book based on facts and research with some great advice on how to cut back on eating the junk that is making us fat and unhealthy and some great advice on what to eat instead.
What are the Dangers of Soy Lecithin Ingestion?
Why we created What’s Eating You Kid?
What’s Eating You Kid? started in 2009 through research with 2 kindgergarten classes in South Philly. The children were multicultural but their parents were feeding them the typical American diet. The study was performed to evaluate how 4 and 5 year old children react to the truth of the chemicals and preservatives in their food that they consume on a daily basis. Man chemicals like artificial flavors and colors, sugars, high fructose corn syrup and cooking oils where present in every meal they were fed. Teaching the children what they ate was harmful to their little bodies proved to be successful. Obesity was reversed 100 percent in these studies. The children went home and told their parents “stop feeding me ju
Effect of Genetically Modified Soybean Oil Consumption on Biochemical and Histological Changes of Liver and Kidney in Rats
Horyie Taheri 1, Mehran Mesgari-Abbasi 2, Monireh Khordadmehr 3, Alireza Rahimi Mamaghani 4, Mahdieh Abbasalizad-Farhangi 1*
1 Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
4 Clinical Research Development, Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Email: abbasalizad_m@yahoo.com
Abstract
Background: The use of transgenic foods has increased global food production and food security. However, there are concerns about their potential negative impacts on health. Studies conducted on the effect of transgenic products on humans and animals are limited, and they do not provide an answer regarding the possible health hazards of transgenic products. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effects of a diet containing genetically modified soybean oil on organ health and biochemical changes in an experimental model.
Methods: The current study was conducted on 18 male Wistar rats in three different groups (6 rats per group). One group was fed a diet containing %10 genetically modified soybean oil for 90 days, while the other two groups served as control groups, receiving either non-genetically modified soybean oil or a standard diet, respectively. Body weight and food consumption were measured once and three times a week, respectively.
Results: Our findings indicated that transgenic soybean oil contributed to several histological derangements, including congestion, necrosis, and bile duct hyperplasia in the liver analysis. Similarly, congestion, hemorrhage, and glomerulosclerosis were observed in the kidney analysis. Moreover, transgenic soybean oil significantly increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) (P=0.047) and insulin (P=0.048) levels compared to a standard diet. Furthermore, urea and triglycerides (TG) were significantly higher in genetically modified (GM)-fed rats compared to rats fed with standard or non-GM diet (P<0.001).
Conclusion: According to the results, a 90-day treatment with transgenic soy-based oil caused significant organ changes in the liver and kidneys of rats. Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effects to better elucidate these impacts.
Keywords: Genetically modified, Soybean oil, Histology, Liver, Kidney, Rats
Please cite this article as follows: Taheri H, Mesgari-Abbasi M, Khordadmehr M, Rahimi Mamaghani A, Abbasalizad-Farhangi M. Effect of genetically modified soybean oil consumption on biochemical and histological changes of liver and kidney in rats. Int J Drug Res Clin. 2024; 2: e11. doi: 10.34172/ijdrc.2024.e11
The Trans Fats and Fake Oils Monster
Happier Meals for Kids at the Drive-Thru
Contributors: Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD
Reviewers: Academy Staff RDNs
Published: July 28, 2021
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
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You’ve got hungry kids in the car and you need food pronto, so you pull into the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant. We’ve all been thereā¦ but, hopefully, not too often. A 2013 study in JAMA Pediatrics found that teenagers and younger children who eat fast food consume more calories from takeout meals than meals prepared at home. In addition to excess calories, a steady intake of fast food may result in large amounts of saturated fat, added sugars and sodium and fall short on dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Fast food meals for kids may have gotten more nutritious, with fruits and vegetables becoming common side dish options. But many quick-serve food establishments still offer less-than-desirable choices. While parents don’t need to enforce a complete ban on fast food, make sure to choose the most nutrient-rich options in kid-appropriate portions.
Set Limits on Fast Food
The wafting smells of French fries or fresh doughnuts can play havoc on your resolve to order smart, so be clear about your rules for fast food before ordering. For example, let your kids know you want them to sip milk instead of soda or have a fruit or vegetable with their meal.
Arm Yourself with Nutrition Information
Many quick-serve establishments list nutritional content directly on their menu boards. Another place to check is online, so you can take a few minutes to study the best choices at a variety of fast food joints before you hit the road. When you don’t have the time to check facts, keep these lighter choices in mind and ask for sauces, dressings, and condiments on the side:
- Salad with grilled chicken
- Grilled chicken wrap or fresh turkey wrap
- Plain, kid-sized hamburger
- Low-fat yogurt
- Apple slices
- Bean burritos or tacos
- Chili
- Large fruit cups
- Small roast beef sandwich
- Fat-free or low-fat milk
Mind the Portions
Order appropriate child-size meals for youngsters and resist supersizing meals for older kids, unless two or more children are splitting it. Adults also can order kid-sized meals, which automatically come with fruit and low-fat milk at some restaurants and supply about half the calories of some of the regular menu items.
Rethink Your Drink
Milk and water are appropriate options for younger children. Teenagers, who may be able to have more calories because they are active, might request regular soda or blended coffee beverages that are loaded with added sugars. These choices may displace more nutritious calories from milk or other foods. Instead, steer them toward the smallest size possible or have them split a larger size.
Plan for Healthful Snacking
Planning for hunger can help you avoid the pull of the drive-thru. Keep tasty and nutritious foods in the car, including dried fruit, applesauce without added sugar in single-serve containers and nuts. On longer trips, take ice packs in a small cooler or refrigerator bag and stock it with fresh fruit, string cheese, low-fat yogurt, milk boxes, whole-grain crackers, nut butters or hummus and fresh veggies to tide you over or to supplement a fast food meal.