Drinks, not food, with added sugar promote weight gain

Research finds that adding sucrose to drinks increases calorie intake and weight gain in mice, but adding the same amount in solid form to food does not.

Why even slim people may benefit from calorie restriction

New research reveals the cardiometabolic benefits that a small reduction in calorie intake can have on people who are not overweight or obese.

Tips for gaining weight safely and things to avoid

Being underweight can cause health problems, but anyone wanting to put on weight should take care to do this the right way. In addition to increasing their calorie intake, they must eat a balanced diet, weight train, and do cardiovascular exercise.

Swap a soda for water to reduce weight gain

Swapping an 8-ounce sugary drink for water reduces calorie intake, obesity prevalence, and benefits overall health, say Virginia Tech researchers.

Most restaurants serve oversized, high-calorie meals

More than 90% of meals from 123 restaurants assessed in a new study were served in oversized quantities that exceeded the recommended calorie intake, researchers found.

American kids are eating a lot of pizza – what are the health implications?

About 20% of American youths are eating pizza on any given day, a meal which accounts for up to 26% of their total calorie intake and 24% of their daily fat intake.

Informing Diners Of Recommended Calorie Intake Does Not Enhance Use Of Menu Labeling

As many states introduce regulations requiring restaurants to post calorie information on menus, a new study from the American Journal of Public Health finds that also informing consumers of recommended calorie intake does not help consumers use menu labels more effectively…

Snacking Constitutes 25 Percent Of Calories Consumed In U.S.

Snacking, especially beverage consumption outside of a regular meal, continues to increase among Americans, accounting for more than 25 percent of calorie intake each day, according to research presented at the 2011 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo®…

How Much Should I Eat?

How much an individual should eat depends on many factors, including their height, age, sex, general state of health, job, leisure time activities, genetics, body size, body composition, and what medications they may be on. How much relates to your daily calorie intake requirement – consume more each day than you use up and you will usually put on weight, consume less and the opposite will happen…