Got milk? It turns out that low-fat versions may not be the answer to helping kids maintain a healthy weight.
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Hungry in America: Documentary Exposes the Growing Problem of Starvation Amid Plenty
The film, A Place At The Table, sheds light on an issue many Americans are too ashamed to admit: they’re hungry.
Salt Sugar Fat: Q&A With Author Michael Moss
How did Lunchables get created? Moss pulls back the curtain on the processed food industry and why it’s so obsessed with sugar, salt and fat
It’s the Olive Oil: Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The Mediterranean diet is a well-known weapon in the fight against heart disease, but exactly how effective is it?
Americans Are Eating Fewer Calories, So Why Are We Still Obese?
The good news: we’re eating fewer calories. The bad news: that’s not translating into lower obesity rates.
Doctors’ Advice About Obesity: It’s Personal
Doctors’ biases may influence how they care for their obese patients.
What’s In Your Energy Drink?
As concerns over the safety of energy drinks continue to grow, a study outlines the recent evidence regarding the content, benefits, and risks of the beverages that are popular with adolescents.
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
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop Slightly In Some Cities: What Are They Doing Right?
Finally, a little good news concerning the nation’s rising obesity rates: rates among children in some cities and states are starting to drop.
Family MattersObesity
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.
The Naptime Chef on What to Eat Before the Big Meal on Thanksgiving
Mommy-blogger and “Naptime Chef” Kelsey Banfield shares an orange cinnamon coffee cake recipe for Thanksgiving hosts
What You Should Know About Caffeine
Last week, 5-hour Energy came under fire after the New York Times reported the Food and Drug Administration received 13 reports of deaths possibly linked to the energy drink. The claims add to the five deaths reported to the …
Family MattersInfancy
Bacteria on Binkies: A Recipe for Crankiness
Pacifiers are among the most dependable pieces of baby paraphernalia, but what if, instead of curing crankiness, they actually cause babies to be more unruly?
