High-fat diet tied to more abdominal fat in teens
Teens who consumed between 33.6% and 41.4% of total calories from fat had 2% to 7% more belly fat than their peers who ate the least amount of fat, according to a Spanish study in the journal Clinical Nutrition. Intake of more than 41.4% of total calories from fat was associated with a 38% to 42% greater amount of belly fat compared with teens who ate less than 33.6% of total calories from fat. DailyRx.com
(8/28)
Calorie counseling sessions may cut pregnancy weight gain in obese women
Data published in Obesity revealed obese pregnant women who received individualized calorie goal counseling and weekly group discussions had a mean weight gain of 11 pounds at 34 weeks' gestation, compared with 18.5 pounds in the control group. Participants in the intervention arm also had fewer oversized babies compared with the controls, researchers noted. Reuters
(8/28)
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CIOs cite EHR interoperability as key barrier to ACO participation
About 47% of chief information officers responding to a recent healthsystemCIO.com survey said their groups are currently taking part in an accountable care organization, while 13% said their groups are in the process of joining one. CIO respondents cited EHR interoperability as the biggest hindrance to developing and maintaining an ACO, followed by governance or leadership, the survey found. HealthSystemCIO.com
(8/27)
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HHS issues $35M in grants to support PCMHs
HHS awarded $35 million in grants split among 147 health centers in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to support patient-centered medical homes. Twenty-one grants support new construction and 126 support renovations with the goal of helping the clinics coordinate patient care, an HHS official said. AL.com (Alabama)
(8/26)
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