Sarasota Herald Tribune: It's brain vs. body in war on obesity (Apr. 30, 2012)
Executive director Dr. James Hill, associate directors Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. Daniel Bessesen, and John C. Peters, PhD, chief strategy officer, are quoted throughout article.
Los Angeles Times: Gadget: Gruve helps mine every little calorie burn (Apr. 14, 2012)
Executive director Dr. James Hill says Gruve provides feedback and could serve as a motovational tool, but cautions, "this is just a tool, and people still have to decide to make the commitment ... and to maintain that behavior."
HealthCanal: The role of psychology in childhood obesity epidemic (Apr. 13, 2012)
A Cornell University professor shares his findings on the role of pyschology in getting children to eat healthier. The Colorado Center for Health and Wellness co-sponsored of the symposium.
My Army Reserve: National Press Foundation Obesity Issues summit (Apr. 12, 2012)
Brig. Gen. Margaret Wilmoth addressed National Press Foundation fellows at the Colorado Center for Health and Wellness to highlight the Army Reserve’s health and wellness initiatives.
Huffington Post: Why Are We Getting Fatter? (Apr. 9, 2012)
John C. Peters, PhD, chief strategy officer, associate director Dr. Holly Wyatt, and executive director Dr. James Hill are cited throughout the article.
KUNC: State Touts Healthy Population to Entice Companies (Apr. 9, 2012)
Colorado is hoping to cash in on having the nation's lowest obesity rate. Executive director Dr. James Hill is among those encouraging Colorado enonomic leaders to market the state's lifestyle to companies looking to relocate.
Colorado Health Foundation: A roadmap to transform America's health (Apr. 3, 2012)
Georges Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association wrote the following about the Colorado Center for Health and Wellness: The center empowers individuals, communities and organizations to make sustainable changes toward healthier lifestyles.
Sarasota Herald Tribune: How do you talk about a child who's too fat? (Mar. 27, 2012)
Childhood obesity rates near 17% for those aged 2 to 19. Nutritionist Kim Gorman says the goal is reducing that number to 5% - a figure the nation hasn't seen since the early 1970s. "This is a tough situation, how we label children. When I sit down with families, I’m talking about health and performance — in the classroom, in the field and in the home. The ability to talk about what’s going on is important.”
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Even ultrafit Colorado is realizing it has a weight problem (Mar. 26, 2012)
Executive director Dr. James Hill points to a "confusing" response to combat obesity. "I love the concept of creating a culture of health. But we are so far way from doing that."
The Coloradoan: Colorado fluctuates: 1 in 5 weigh in as obese (Mar. 24, 2012)
Executive director Dr. James Hill discusses how current lifestyles make the challenge of reversing adult obesity trends even more daunting. "It's no surprise that rates are going up and they're going to continue to go up until we come up with something big to oppose it."
HealthCanal: The fight against obesity (Jan. 31, 2012)
John C. Peters, PhD, chief strategy officer and associate professor of medicine at the Colorado Center, delivered a presentation on "The Skinny on Obesity Prevention" at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Obesity rates continue to climb because individuals and society haven't yet been given a good enough reason to reverse the trend, he said.
Los Angeles Times: Obesity rates in U.S. appear to be finally leveling off (Jan. 17, 2012)
Executive director Dr. James Hill offers insight into the current situation: "A good first step is to stop the increase, so I think this is very positive news. It may suggest our efforts are starting to make a difference. The bad news is we still have obesity rates that are just astronomical."
KWGN-TV: Exercise and calories count when trying to lose weight (Jan. 4, 2012)
A new study says it isn’t the carbs or the protein you need to watch, it’s the calories. Colorado Center executive director Dr. James Hill comments on the findings. He also did a live Web Chat following the segment where he answered questions from the public. For the transcript, click here.
USA Today: Five healthy resolutions you are bound to break (Jan. 1, 2012)
Executive director Dr. James Hill on New Year’s resolutions: Small changes that are made consistently have a much better chance of becoming permanent because they're easier. There's good science behind this.
Los Angeles Times: Halloween's dilemma: Candy vs. healthful treats (Oct. 31, 2011)
Executive director Dr. James Hill talks about making Halloween healthier in the face of a growing childhood obesity problem. His solution is to conduct an experiment: He’s going to offer healthier-than-candy hand-out options such as glow-in-the-dark bouncy balls as well as small-sized candy bars, and he’ll “see how many kids go for candy and how many for alternatives.”
Aurora Sentinel: Taking the pain out of gain (Oct. 27, 2011)
Profile: After 14 years of experience in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Inigo San Millan, director of the Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Lab, has earned a solid reputation as one of the top applied physiologists in the world.
Los Angeles Times: Why dieters tend to regain weight (Oct. 26, 2011)
Associate director Daniel Bessesen, MD, quoted as expert on why people easily regain weight after dieting.
WebMD: Experts Q&A: Getting started with a weight loss plan (Oct. 18, 2011)
An interview with executive director Dr. James Hill
(excerpt) Which commercial diet books, programmes or plans really work?
“Basically, almost any diet plan will work for weight loss. Go to a bookstore and buy any diet book. It will give you tips on eating less and you can lose weight. However, the problem is that almost none of them work for weight loss maintenance. … To keep it off, you will probably have to use different strategies.
I co-founded the [US] National Weight Control Registry, which tracks about 6,000 people who have, on average, lost 70 pounds and kept it off for seven years. What we’re doing is trying to learn how these people manage to do it. What strategies really work? We’ve found some common factors. People in the Registry tend to do a lot of physical activity. They tend to eat a low-fat diet and pay attention to overall calories. They self-monitor: they weigh themselves and keep periodic food diaries. Plus, they eat breakfast every day.”
ABC7 News: 7NEWS Puts NuVal Grocery Scores To The Test (Oct. 2, 2011)
Nutritionist Kim Gorman, weight management program director, works with the news station to test the new “food scoring” system King Soopers has put into place to make buying and eating healthy easier. After walking the aisles, comparing NuVal scores to the nutritional label, Gorman found a lot to like, but still cautions shoppers.
Wall Street Journal: The Sweet Smell of Easier Weight Loss? (Sept. 27, 2011)
Executive director Dr. James Hill says there’s no quick fix for people who want to successfully lose weight — smelling salts or otherwise. It takes exercise and being “conscious of every morsel they put in their mouths,” he said.
Washington Post: Lack of sleep could lead to weight gain (Aug. 2, 2011)
Executive director Dr. James Hill weighs in on the potential links between sleep deprivation and over eating. He says that lack of sleep can “really screw up the whole neuroendocrine chain,” making you eat more by “disrupting the hormones that control hunger and satiety.”
Delta Sky Magazine: 10 Steps to a Healthier Life (August 2011)
Executive director Dr. James Hill offers his expert advice on women’s health. “Maintaining a healthy body weight requires a long-term view, not a short-term one,” he says.
Bike Radar: Aero position isn’t everything (July 29, 2011)
Dr. Inigo San Millan, director of the Human Performance Laboratory, explains how some cycling positions can hurt more than help your results. The article notes that his research helped win this year’s Tour de France team time trial — the winning team, Garmin-Transitions, helped develop and hone his aero/metabolic ratio methodology.
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