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Maryland's Smith Island Cake Claimed To Be 'Gateway To Obesity' In New Study Maryland's Smith Island Cake Claimed To Be 'Gateway To Obesity' In New Study
Maryland's Smith Island Cake Claimed To Be 'Gateway To Obesity' In New Study Maryland's Smith Island Cake has been named as a ‘gateway food to obesity', according to a new study released by DrugGenius.com A survey of over 3,000 respondents found that almost 1 in 3 Marylanders admit to eating just one sweet treat that triggers them into a spell of unhealthy eating, with the Maryland State Dessert being a big culprit, DrugGenius.com continues. The iconic cake is made with thin layers of yellow cake that is separated by caramel fudge icing, leaving it as no surprise that it has some Marylanders struggling to limit their sweet tooth.  Sugar has been established as…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Maryland residents have been packing on the pounds in the past decade, but some counties have gained more weight than others, according to a newly released study. In the past 10 years, each of Maryland’s counties has seen levels of obesity rise, though the numbers vary, depending on the locations in the state. From Dorchester and Howard counties (1 percent more obese) to Charles County (11 percent more obese), here’s how Maryland has fared, according to a new study from Infographic, by county: Dorchester 2012 obesity level: 36 percent; 2022 obesity level: 37 percent; Change: 1 percen…

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by Zak Failla