Soft Drink Consumption May Increase Childhood Obesity
Obesity is one of the biggest threats to child health.
Size Matters: Smaller Bowls and Spoons May Curb Consumption
Picking out the perfect bowls and spoons sounds like a concern solely for brides-to-be, but a new study of eating habits suggests that selecting right-sized serving utensils may help dieters avoid unconscious overeating.
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
Frozen Vegetable Recall: Peas and Mixed Vegetables from Multiple Brands
Frozen peas and frozen mixed vegetables are being recalled by six brands, including Great Value from Walmart and Market Pantry from Target, due to...
FDA Approves New Non-Nutritive Sugar Substitute Neotame
The Food and Drug Administration today announced its approval of a new sweetener, neotame, for use as a general-purpose sweetener in a wide variety of food products, other than meat and poultry.
Frozen Vegetables Recalled in 16 States and Canada
15 frozen vegetable items sold in 16 states and Canada may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are being recalled. CRF Frozen Foods of...
Eggs Recalled in Midwest Due to Salmonella Contamination
Shell eggs sold in Midwest states are being recalled due to possible health risk. Recall extends beyond retail to also include wholesale, institutions and...
Replacing White Rice with Brown Rice or Other Whole Grains May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Researchers have found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes -- and eating two or more servings of brown rice per week was associated with a lower risk of the disease.
Pistachio Recall by American Gourmet Due to Salmonella Risk
American Gourmet of Vista, CA is recalling American Gourmet Roasted/Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. American Gourmet was informed by its Pistachio...
Early Childhood Diet May Influence Future Health, Diabetes
If you have trouble keeping weight off and you're wondering why - the surprising answer may well be the cheeseburgers you ate - when you were a toddler.
Are Growing Portion Sizes Leading to Expanding Waistlines?
If you think food manufacturers are skimping on portion sizes, think again.
Fried Food And Fatter Kids
New research shows that adolescents who eat large amounts of fried food away from home are heavier and more likely to have a poor-quality diet.
Sugary Drinks Associated with Increased Type 2 Diabetes
Sugar sweetened drinks may give rise to nearly 2 million diabetes cases over 10 years in the US and 80,000 in the UK.
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High Fructose Consumption by Adolescents May Put Them at Cardiovascular Risk
Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, a scenario that worsens in the face of excess belly fat, researchers report.
Less Sleep Leads to Drinking Sugary, Caffeinated Drinks
A recent study links shorter sleep with an increase in sugar-sweetened, caffeinated drink consumption -- and while the reason seems obvious, the study shows...
Kellogg’s Recall Hits 25 States Due to Listeria Monocytogenes
Kellogg's announced today that they are recalling certain lots of their Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles due to potential health risk. Battle Creek, MI -...
