The Medical journal of Australia
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There are currently insufficient data to recommend the consumption of isolated supplements for prevention of cardiovascular disease. Consumption of diverse and balanced diets, rich in foods containing many nutrients, including antioxidants and phytoestrogens, can be safely recommended.
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We describe 17 children with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. All had elevated levels of serum liver enzymes and 16 were morbidly obese. Liver biopsy showed variable steatosis and fibrosis in nine patients. At follow-up, 12 of 14 patients had persistent morbid obesity and 11 had elevated liver enzyme levels.
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Significant health benefits are associated with moderate-intensity physical activity. Only half of the women in Australia are adequately active. Strategies aimed at promoting physical activity among women should provide suitable activities and take into account the dominant barriers faced by women at different life stages.