Obesity isn’t the only potential toll that dinner from the drive-thru may have on your health.
Nutrition
In Search of…The ‘Superfruit’
More Food for Hungry Students: USDA Tweaks School Meals
A viral video of students complaining about skimpy school meals prompts much needed adjustments to cafeteria menus
Snack Boxes: The Latest Healthy Eating Trend
When hunger strikes, why not reach for a care package stuffed with good-for-you nibbles?
Ditching the Chips: Study Finds Kids Give Cheese and Veggies the Thumbs Up
When it comes to snacks, cheese and vegetables may be just as satisfying as chips
Milk for Kids: 2 Cups a Day, No More and No Less
Milk, it does a body good. But how much milk does the most good?
Power Up, Slim Down: Mobile Apps May Help With Weight Loss
Even for older adults who aren’t tech-savvy, simple digital tools and occasional phone support can dramatically improve weight-management success – and at a fraction of the cost of intensive one-on-one counseling.
Is Too Much Salt a Trigger for Childhood Obesity?
Cravings for unhealthy foods often go hand in hand, which isn’t good news for young waistlines.
Certain Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
When it comes to foods that lower cancer risk, color may count.
Yes, Chocolate Tastes Better When You’re Dieting
Diets are all about finding healthy or “guilt-free” options. But maybe guilt is exactly what makes food — and the things we enjoy the most — taste so good.
California Fails to Pass GM Foods Labeling Initiative
At every election, California’s ballot is filled with initiatives, but none received more attention this year than Proposition 37.
Why Even Healthy People Should Watch Their Salt Intake
Everyone is eating too much salt, says the American Heart Association
5 Tips for a Healthy Halloween
Wondering if it’s possible to have a healthy Halloween? Here are some tips from dentists and nutritionists
