Competitive food and beverage policies found to reduce childhood obesity

Policies adopted to regulate competitive food and beverages available to public school students have been found to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Competitive food and beverage policies found to reduce childhood obesity

Policies adopted to regulate competitive food and beverages available to public school students have been found to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Study finds guidance improves food safety practices at school, community gardens

School and community gardens have become increasingly popular in recent years, but the people managing and working in these gardens are often unfamiliar with food safety practices that reduce the…

Beyond chicken fingers & fries: New evidence in favor of healthier kids’ menus

New research in Obesity is first of its kind to look at ordering patterns and sales data following healthy menu changesContrary to popular belief, more healthy kids’ meals were ordered after a…

Vitamin D toxicity rare in people who take supplements, Mayo Clinic researchers report

Over the last decade, numerous studies have shown that many Americans have low vitamin D levels and as a result, vitamin D supplement use has climbed in recent years.

Increase in types and brands of same food items could contribute to overconsumption

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that people who eat different types and brands of commonly available food items, such as pizza, are more likely to overeat than people who tend…

Prevent type 2 diabetes blood-sugar spikes by eating more protein for breakfast

Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes have difficulty regulating their glucose — or blood sugar — levels, particularly after meals.

Three secrets to healthier eating

The CAN approach”A healthy diet can be as easy as making the healthiest choice the most convenient, attractive, and normal.” – Brian Wansink, Ph.D.

Pancreatic cancer risk linked to weak sunlight

UC San Diego epidemiologists suggest harm may come from low vitamin DWriting in the online issue of the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, researchers at University of…

Replace soda with water, tea or coffee to fight diabetes, study suggests

A new study recommends swapping a sugary drink per day for water or unsweetened tea or coffee in order to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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