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Controlled Carbohydrate Nutrition is committed to providing accurate and concise information regarding the benefits and uses of a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle based on the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Information is geared to the consumer and healthcare provider for weight loss, weight maintenance, and prevention or treatment of the many conditions influenced by diet and lifestyle. By assisting people to understand the value of controlling both the quality and quantity of carbohydrate foods, our goal is to positively impact the lives and health of people of all ages.
March 2012 A randomized controlled study on Vitamin D and pregnancy was presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting. The findings showed that pregnant women supplemented with the highest dose of vitamin D (4000IU) per day had the lower rates of infection and preterm labor and birth. March 2012 Obese pregnant women have a greater risk for gestational diabetes than normal weight women. Obesity and gestational diabetes both carry risks to Mom and child. A recent study published in Diabetes Care found that the combination of both obesity and gestational diabetes increases risk more than either one alone.
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We Can Do Something to Lower Healthcare Costs I was just reading an article about increased healthcare costs and decreased productivity because of obesity. Healthcare costs are 42% higher for obese workers. They are also at increased risk for job related injuries and have an increased rate of absenteeism. The statistics we usually hear are the numbers of those of us who are overweight or obese but think of it another way- that only about 32 percent of Americans are at a healthy weight!
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