The School Food Revolution

School nutrition programs across the country are preparing more school meals from scratch or serving healthier pre-prepared entrees and sides. – Thanks to Jefferson County Public Schools’ (Ky…

Negative Stereotypes: Does Seeing Overweight People Make Us Eat More?

Consumers will choose and eat more indulgent food after they see someone who is overweight – unless they consciously think about their health goals, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Why Dieters Are Easily Misled By Food Names

Dieters are so involved with trying to eat virtuously that they are more likely than non-dieters to choose unhealthy foods that are labeled as healthy, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Hopeful Consumers Make Healthier Choices Than Happy Ones

Happy people are more likely to eat candy bars, whereas hopeful people choose fruit, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. That’s because when people feel hope, they’re thinking about the future…

Ensuring That Oysters, Clams And Mussels Are Safe To Eat

Eating raw or undercooked mollusks may pose a safety hazard if they are harvested from waters polluted with pathogenic microbes, so U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are studying ways to enhance the food safety of these popular shellfish.