Maternal obesity doubles risk for neural tube defects

Article Abstract:

An article published in 'JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association' indicates that the chances of children being born with neural tube defects are doubled when the mother is overweight. The maternal obesity findings were revealed during research of 538 pregnancies resulting in children with neural tube defects and 539 pregnancies resulting in children without any defects.

Research, Fetus, Pregnancy, Neural tube

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Ten promises to Terry: towards a social marketing manifesto

Article Abstract:

The health problems associated with obesity are discussed. The role of major food companies, in controlling marketing of fast foods in United Kingdom, is examined.

United Kingdom, Marketing procedures, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Prepared Perishable Foods, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, Convenience Foods, Analysis, Food industry, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Food and beverage production/distribution software

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