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Although the study was small -and even the study's authors agree that more research is needed-Altamonte Springs, Fla., dermatologist Jerri Johnson thinks the study's authors may be on to something-even though the Web site for the American Academy of Dermatology explicitly says there's no link between diet and acne. "It's worth telling patients about because it shows that diet is important," says Johnson. "We do know that acne is a more severe disease in Westerners ... so there's got to be some connection there." Indeed, says Dr. Barbara Reed, a Denver dermatologist and spokeswoman for the AAD, "I happen to agree that our diet is so full of fats and refined sugar that it can't be so good for us, probably in more ways than just causing acne. Every diet for health-colon cancer prevention, breast cancer prevention, heart disease prevention-is the same: more fresh fruits and vegetables, less fat, red meat, sugar." But Johnson also thinks it's too soon to conclusively link acne to diet. Dermatologists have long believed that acne depends on many factors, including heredity, hormonal changes and use of greasy cosmetics or creams. "Years ago, we used to think that chocolate and Cokes cause acne," says Johnson, but the dermatology community moved away from that. Today, patients with mild-tomoderate acne are typically given a retinoid such as Retin-A and topical antibiotics. But Johnson usually advises her patients to drink lots of water and avoid greasy, high-fat foods. "I think diet does play a role," Johnson says, but she believes some people inherit genes that predispose them to acne. "I see people come into my office who have perfect diets," she says. "They eat healthy, they're drinking lots of water, but I don't care what they do, they are still experiencing acne." The Australian research- By LINDA SHRIEVES Only good at participating location. Not good with any other offer. One per person per visit. Some restrictions may apply. NO CASH VALUt Expires 11/22/07 . REDICEN dermalogica • •• ORLANDO, Fla.-Here's a question to ponder: Why is acne common in the Western, industrialized world, while the pimples that plague American kids are rare in developing countries? It's a puzzler-and one that prompted Australian researchers to ask whether changing the diet of teenagers would have any effect on acne. The results could change the way dermatologists think about diet. To test their theory, the Australian researchers recruited 50 young men between the ages of 15 and 25 with mildto-moderate acne. They split the volunteers into two groups: One group was instructed to eat a diet of lean meat, poultry and fish, along with fruits and vegetables. They replaced foods such as white bread and highly processed breakfast cereals with whole grains. Meanwhile, the other group ate a typical Western diet. After 12 weeks, researchers found that the group eating more protein and whole grains experienced dramatic results, according to the researchers. "The acne of the boys on the higher-protein, low-glycemic index diet improved dramatically, by more than 50 percent, which is more than what you see with topical acne solutions," wrote senior author Neil Mann, an associate professor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. The typical teenager's dietrich with things like doughnuts and cheeseburgers-appears to raise hormone levels, and surging hormones have long been linked to acne. "A diet high in processed foods pushes glucose and insulin levels higher, exacerbating the problem, but low-glycemic foods do the opposite," Mann said. "The mechanism and the results are clear as day." RES LIFE Join the Housing & Residence Life Team. Become an RA, a Peer Mentor, or an RHA Executive Officer. Come find out how: :30pm Fill out an application on-line at Itipurpose roon Both on-line and paper applications are due December 7th, 5:00pm in the Main Housing Office located at 1295 East 1000 North. J vember 13th @ 7:30pm jeffot- Central Campus "Thursday, November 29th @ 7:30pm Lundstrom Student Center Contact Richard Workman at 797-6382 Saturday, December 1st @ 11:00am or richard.workman@nsu.edu if you have questions. UtahState UNIVERSITY Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 Links between diet and acne explored 2129 North Main St. North Logan 435-755-6123 Open 7:00 am- 10:00 prn I i AggieUH Page 8 Aggies! Come try a smoothie on us! •Lundstrom Student Center M ers began looking at the link between Western diets and acne because there's more and more evidence that eating a Westernstyle of diet is linked to acne, noted researcher Robyn Smith. For instance, recent surveys of skin diseases in developing countries have found that acne is more prevalent in schoolchildren from higher socioeconomic areas, she notes. That seems to echo what researchers observed in Inuits, or Eskimos, when they began adopting a more Western lifestyle. "Along with acne, the Inuits also developed higher rates of obesity, diabetes, dental (cavities) and heart disease," says Smith. "It's interesting that the other maladies are commonly associated with diet, yet acne isn't." Still, the more critical question may be this: Will an American teenager give up junk food in hopes of getting rid of acne? It's possible, says Johnson. "It all depends on the kid. The same kid who will use his topical medication every day would probably be willing to stick to the diet," she says. "The ones who won't bother are the ones who won't put on their topical medication either." Although the Atkins Diet, J the Zone Diet and the South Beach diet are all high-protein, low-carb diets, the diet given to the young men in the acne study consisted of lean meats, poultry or fish and whole grains-so their diet more closely resembled the South Beach Diet. In addition to lean meats-such as chicken without the skin, pork tenderloin and fish-the acne-study participants ate 'A diet high in vegetables, beans and fruits. They also substituted whole grains for white bread, pasta and white rice. Abroad: Experience cultures HI continued from page 6 MACARENA MOYA, EXCHANGE STUDENT GOING INTO PUBLIC R E L A T I O N S , sits in front of a world map and talks about her exchange experience at USU. NOELLE BERLACE photo the world for the same price as USU tuition. In addition, she said there are summer service programs that allow students to the opportunity for free accommodations, and the only thing they have to pay for is airfare. Valerie Colby, senior majoring in Spanish education, said she went to Quernavaca, Mexico, as part of USU's Study Abroad. Colby said she got most of her information from professors and friends in order to decide where she wanted to study abroad. Colby said her favorite part of the whole experience was being able to learn a little bit about the culture from taxi drivers. "I speak Spanish, so I would talk to the taxi drivers and it helped me understand more about the culture," she said. She said she definitely recommends the Study Abroad program and said there is a pro- gram for everyone. "Whatever you want to do, it's possible," Colby said. "Just look until youfindit." While in Mexico, Colby said the university there had plenty of brochures and written literature, but that a Web site like Cafe Abroad would have been very valuable. "If there had been articles focused on where I was at, it would have been great," Colby said. For students looking for more information on studying abroad, they can visit www. cafeabroad.com or stop by the Study Abroad Office for brochures on all the different programs. Study Abroad will also be hosting an open house as part of International Education Week on Nov. 14 in the TSC Room 219. The event will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and is a it; Slurp a chocolate bar BySTACEYHOLLENBECK McGatchy-Tribune, MCT Move over Willy Wonka, Lava Chocolate has created a novel candy bar that's wooing chocolate lovers. The Lava Bar, the world's first pre-melted chocolate bar, is a liquid version of gourmet chocolate. While to some the melted confection may have the appeal of a Hershey's bar left on a dashboard, others are slurping it up. The bar, which is actually 2.5 ounces of molten chocolate, operates like fondue in a pouch. Although you may prefer to drip the sweet syrup into your mouth, it can also be added to milkshakes, poured over ice cream or served over fresh fruit. The Lava Bar was named best new product by Convenience Store News in 2006 and received the Teen People Trendspotters Grand Prize for the Best Overall Candy Product. It appeared in VIP gift bags at the American Music Awards and all Emmy nominees went home with a sample. According to Lava Chocolate, the Lava Bar ($1.99) will soon appear on shelves at supermarkets and convenience stores across the country. Until then, it can be-purchased at www. lava-bar.com. ir, |