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100% Fruit Juice Consumption Is Not Related To Overweight In Children New Research Published In The American Journal Of Lifestyle Medicine : 04/15/08

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore (April 14, 2008) -- Despite studies that assert otherwise, 100% fruit juice consumption is not related to overweight in children, according to the authors of “A Review of the Relationship Between 100% Fruit Juice Consumption and Weight in Children and Adolescents” in the May/June issue of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM), published by SAGE.

The statistics about overweight children are alarming. Over the past 20 years, there has been an increased prevalence of overweight and at-risk-for overweight in all ages and ethnic groups. In 2002, 10.3% of children 2-5 years of age were overweight, an increase from 7.2% in 1994. In males and females 12-17 years of age, waist circumference increased by 4.0% and 5.2%, respectively, between 1994 and 2004.

The article, authored by Carol E. O’Neil, PhD, MPH, LDN, RD, Louisiana State University, and Theresa A. Nicklas, DrPH, USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine, examined 21 studies about a relationship between consumption of 100% fruit juice by children and adolescents and weight, and found “there is no systematic association between consumption of 100% fruit juice and overweight in children or adolescents.”

“Health professionals and policy makers should be encouraged to objectively review the literature on all beverages and encourage consumption of healthful beverages including water, milk, and 100% fruit juice,” according to the authors. “The data support the consumption of 100% fruit juice in moderate amounts, and this may be an important strategy to help children meet the current recommendations for fruit.”

“The rising epidemic of overweight and obese children should be a cause for great concern amongst healthcare professionals and the public at large,” said James M. Rippe, M.D., cardiologist and Editor in Chief of AJLM. “The findings that the consumption of 100% juice by children and adolescents is not associated with overweight is very important since 100% fruit juices are nutrient dense and their consumption represents an excellent way to help children meet the dietary guidelines for Americans. The article by O’Neil and Nicklas clears up misconceptions that many healthcare professionals and parents may have about this issue.”

The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine publishes a broad range of articles intended to help primary care providers and other health professionals guide their patients to lead healthier lifestyles. The journal provides commentaries and research reviews on nutrition and diet, cardiovascular disease, obesity, anxiety and depression, sleep problems, metabolic disease, and more in a readable, immediately accessible, and usable format. Visit the journal online at http://ajl.sagepub.com.

SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets. Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. A privately owned corporation, SAGE has principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore. www.sagepublications.com

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Named Finalist for 2008 Maggie Award : 04/14/08

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore (April 14, 2008) – The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM), which was launched in 2007 as a professional resource for practitioners seeking to incorporate lifestyle practices into clinical medicine, has been named a finalist for a 2008 Maggie Award.

Maggie Awards recognize excellence in publishing and have been presented by the Western Publications Association for more than 50 years. AJLM is a finalist for Best Publication in the Medical, Dental & Related Services field. Winners of the 57th Annual Maggie Awards will be announced at a dinner banquet on May 2nd in Los Angeles.

AJLM, published bimonthly by SAGE, presents a broad range of articles intended to help primary care providers and other health professionals guide their patients to lead healthier lifestyles. The journal provides commentaries and research reviews on nutrition and diet, cardiovascular disease, obesity, anxiety and depression, sleep problems, metabolic disease, and more in a readable, immediately accessible, and usable format.

The editor of the journal, Dr. James M. Rippe, MD, is a nationally renowned cardiologist and authority on health, fitness, and healthy weight loss. Author of 41 books on health and fitness for the public and editor of leading medical textbooks in intensive care and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Rippe is the founder of Rippe Lifestyle Institute, a leading research, communication and health promotion organization. He is also the founder and director of the Rippe Health Evaluation, a series of comprehensive health evaluations conducted at the state-of-the-art medical and fitness facility in Celebration, Florida.

“This is a tremendous honor for our journal,” said Dr. Rippe. “It’s a credit to the vision we shared with SAGE in identifying this market, to the editorial board who have been so committed to advancing this type of medicine and research, and to all the practitioners who have responded to the journal so favorably. To be recognized like this in only our second year is phenomenal.”

Visit the journal online at http://ajlm.sagepub.com.

SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets. Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology and medicine. A privately owned corporation, SAGE has principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore. www.sagepublications.com

NASHVILLE, TN -- Following the principles of high performance health just got even easier with the publication of a companion book, the High Performance Health Workbook, by best selling author James M. Rippe, M.D. The content of the High Performance Health Workbook is structured to parallel that of High Performance Health, also written by Dr. Rippe. The announcement of the new publication was made today by Thomas Nelson Publishers.

The High Performance Health Workbook is a user-friendly book that provides a series of questions and exercises designed for either individual or group participation as a study guide to High Performance Health. In High Performance Health, Dr. Rippe, for the first-time ever to the general public, gives his 10 step mind-body-spirit program used by top executives and star athletes to supercharge their health. This empowering approach to health and well-being redefines health as more than just the absence of disease, but as being an active participant in achieving your best life now.

"I hope the High Performance Health Workbook will encourage individuals to apply the principles of High Performance Health more directly to their daily lives," stated Dr. Rippe. "Together, these two books provide all the tools a person needs to turn their health into a high performance tool."

The High Performance Health Workbook is the third book by Dr. Rippe to be published by Thomas Nelson. It joins High Performance Health (published in June, 2007) which can be found at www.highperformancehealth.net and Your Plan For A Balanced Life (published in January, 2008) which can be found at www.startmakingchoices.com

Dr. Rippe is a world renowned cardiologist and lifestyle medicine expert. He runs the largest lifestyle medicine research laboratory in the world (Rippe Lifestyle Institute) and has been called the "Father of the modern American walking movement." Thomas Nelson is one of America's largest book publishers and can be found at www.thomasnelson.com

NATIONAL SURVEY REVEALS 90 PERCENT OF ADULTS WANT MORE LIFE BALANCE IN 2008 Forget Fad Diets; New Nutrition and Lifestyle Program Helps Americans Achieve Balanced Life : 01/07/08

OMAHA, NEB – With all that life demands, it's no wonder Americans are overscheduled, overcommitted and overwhelmed. In fact, according to a new national survey commissioned by ConAgra Foods, 90 percent of adults want to lead more balanced lives in the New Year; however, only 21 percent think it's achievable. What's more, an estimated 60 percent of Americans who make New Year's resolutions break them within three months.₁ ConAgra Foods is serving up a solution to help people stay true to their activity, nutrition and well-being resolutions. The company today announced a new program called Start Making Choices™ - Your Plan for a Balanced Life,™ a free, online resource to help consumers create a customized and sustainable plan to achieve balance. ConAgra Foods is giving Americans the information and interactive tools they need to make simple changes in their diet, their activity level and well-being that can help lead to a more balanced life. Based on three universal components of a balanced life - nutrition, activity and well-being - Start Making Choices empowers people to create a personalized plan that fits into their daily lives. The new initiative was developed with Dr. James Rippe, a Harvard-trained cardiologist, pioneer in lifestyle medicine and author of Your Plan For A Balanced Life, the companion book to the Start Making Choices program. "Between personal trainers and crash diet programs, New Year's resolutions can be expensive - and short-lived," said Dr. Rippe. "Start Making Choices is free, and it allows you to work at your own pace and integrate small changes over time that will ultimately help to get your life more in balance." Adopting the nutrition and physical activity recommendations outlined in the USDA's MyPyramid, Start Making Choices helps consumers focus on total health by adding well-being to the equation. "We know that life balance means more than just physical health," said Dr. Al Bolles, executive vice president of Research, Quality & Innovation at ConAgra Foods. "In fact, more than a third of survey respondents rated relationships as the most important part of their overall health. Start Making Choices differs from other programs because its combined focus on nutrition, activity and well-being allows consumers to truly achieve balance in their lives, which translates into sustainability. The Balanced Life Index Taking the Balanced Life Index (BLI) assessment, developed in partnership with Dr. Rippe and based on scientific research, is the first step in finding balance. People can visit StartMakingChoices.com to take a science-based survey, exclusive to the program, to determine their current balance status. Based on each individual's BLI score, Start Making Choices will provide a customized Balanced Life Plan to help users achieve their personal goals. The plan is personalized with food plans, activities and tips for optimizing a sense of well-being that are easily incorporated into daily life. By following the Balanced Life Plan, consumers can track and improve their BLI to impact their overall health. With the Start Making Choices program, consumers can download wellness podcasts, register for newsletters and recipe makeovers, and design a plan for a Balanced Life™ that's quick, easy and personalized - and free! Visit www.StartMakingChoices.com for more information. --- ₁ Prevention Magazine Survey, January 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, CA -- World renowned cardiologist and leading lifestyle medicine physician Dr. James M. Rippe, announces a partnership with Sage Publications, Inc. to create the world's first Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health. The six-volume series will be available in both print and electronic formats. This monumental work will help crystallize the field of lifestyle medicine for a braod audience, exploring how daily lifestyle habits and practices directly impact health. From A to Z, this work will cover such themes and topic areas as cardiovascular health, lifestyle management and prevention, nutrition, environmental stress, obesity and weight management, exercise and sports pyschology, pediatric fitness, public policy and health promotion and more.

"We look forward to working with the Lifestyle Medicine community to create a landmark work for promoting and advancing the field," said Sage Publications.

Work on the encyclopedia is now underway, with a writing and development schedule projected over the course of the next 18 months.

If you would be interested in serving as a contributing author for one or more entries, please email or call Managing Editor Beth Grady, Rippe Lifestyle Institute, 508-756-1306 or bgrady@rippelifestyle.com.