IN THIS ISSUE Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibitor Leads to Dramatic Weight Loss in Mice Exercise Without Weight Loss Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk New Study Revisits Heart Valve Abnormalities Associated With Diet Drugs Dietary Calcium and Body Fat: Cause and Effect Physical Activity Lowers Stroke Risk in Women Focus Groups Explore Black Women's Thoughts on Diet and Exercise NIDDK Sponsors Obesity Genetics Meeting Shape Up America! Materials From Other Organizations Meeting Notes WIN NIDDK
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New Win Publication Weight-loss and Nutrition Myths: How Much Do You Really Know? 2000. This eight-page fact sheet presents 16 common diet and nutrition myths on topics ranging from fad diets to herbal supplements, and addresses each one with the facts. The fact sheet offers tips for selecting healthy and nutritious foods while losing weight, and emphasizes the importance of reading the Nutrition Facts Label on foods. Lists of additional reading and resources are included. The fact sheet is available in print from WIN or in electronic form through WINs web site at http://win.niddk.nih.gov/. s
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