Coca-Cola, PepsiCo funded almost 100 health organizations over 5 years

A new study reveals that at least 96 national health organizations received funding from soda giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo between 2011-2015.

BMC finds adults do not report dietary supplement use to physicians

More than 40 million U.S. adults (17.9 percent) report using dietary supplements (DS), according to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey.

What happened to lunch? New study shows skipping lunch common in children

Nestlé research aims to better understand children’s dietary intakes and lifestyle habitsAccording to new analysis of data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey…

Children’s national physician looks at effects of energy drinks and caffeine consumption on sleep, mood, and performance in children

Pediatrician and sleep medicine specialist at Children’s National Health System, Judith Owens, MD, says despite increased consumption of energy drinks, there remain knowledge gaps on the health…

Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Better Diet Quality

New analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) , a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that consuming avocados may be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, lower intake of added sugars, lower body weight, BMI and waist circumferences, higher “good cholesterol” levels and lo…

New Study Highlights How Child Care Providers Can Be Part Of The Solution For Childhood Obesity

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys revealed that over 21% of children 2 to 5 years old were considered overweight or obese.