Unfortunately, this promotes obesity in adults and children alike.

The new list of foods would take into account whether a product promoted obesity or chronic illnesses.

A concern that nutritionists have is that excessive consumption of dark chocolate may promote weight gain and obesity which are risk factors for many diseases, including cardiovascular disease.

A RELATIVE insensitivity to the fat content of foods could be an important factor in promoting and maintaining obesity, a new study indicates.

"Our culture is geared to a life style that promotes obesity," he said.

Leaner meats would also be cheaper to produce and less likely to promote the diseases and obesity fostered by animal foods rich in saturated fats and cholesterol.

Zyprexa, for example, has a tendency to raise blood sugar and to promote obesity, both of which are risk factors for diabetes.

This can also promote obesity.

I don't promote obesity, and I don't promote anorexia.

Clinical studies have found that sweetened drinks and "calorie dense" foods (those high in sugar and fat) promote obesity.