<![CDATA[Jezebel: university of minnesota]]> http://tags.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jezebel.com.png <![CDATA[Jezebel: university of minnesota]]> http://jezebel.com/tag/universityofminnesota http://jezebel.com/tag/universityofminnesota <![CDATA[ Girls are joining organized sports in record...]]> Girls are joining organized sports in record numbers, but their participation (and performance) in physical activity outside of organized sports is declining. A recent study by the University of Minnesota finds that while more and more girls are joining teams and reaping the physical and mental benefits, the girls that have higher risks of obesity, diabetes, and poor academic performance (namely: "girls of color [in] lower socioeconomic groups") have little access to organized sports. In addition, "stereotypical standards of femininity" and the physical education's focus on the "motor elite" rather than developing skill has led to young women participating less and less in physical activity outside of organized sports. Maybe that has something to do with the popularity of frail-thin celebrities over "mannish-looking" toned women that these girls look up to? [Eureka Alert]

]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=379506&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Survey Says: Women Eat Better Than Men]]> No wonder studies show that when women cohabitate with men it makes them pack on the pounds: a new survey of 14,000 Americans shows that men are more likely to eat meat and frozen pizza but women pad their diets with more fruits and vegetables. While those results were predictable, the telephone survey, conducted by multiple state and federal heath officials, reports that some of the more unsavory veggies, like asparagus and Brussels sprouts, are more popular amongst men, while ladies like yogurt and eggs. It's riveting information! Another study out recently says that adolescent males are more prone to eating fast food than young women.

A study done at the University of Minnesota showed that one in five young women say they eat fast food more than three times a week, while 33% of dudes head out for Mickey D's more than three times a week. It makes me wonder, though, just how accurate these surveys are because they're self-reported by the eaters themselves. I've certainly lied before about what I'm eating to make it sound healthier. Are the men in your life really chowing down on Doritos more than you, or are you an equal opportunity junk food offender?

Diet Survey: Men Eat Meat, Women Eat Veggies [CNN]
Study: Young Men Eating More Fast Food [Minnesota Public Radio]

Related: Cohabitation Is Bad for Women's Health [New York Times]

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