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New nutrition labels would highlight calories, added sugars
WASHINGTON – Those “Nutrition Facts” labels that are plastered on nearly every food package found in grocery stores are getting…
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How Pinterest can help you lose weight and get fit
Pinterest isn’t just for fashion and style inspiration—it can be a weight loss resource, too. In my new book, The…
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Top nutritionists share their food trend insights
The annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was held last month…
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Obesity rates triple in developing world
The number of overweight and obese people has reached almost one billion in the developing world – overtaking rates in…
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Schools increasingly check students for obesity
The Chula Vista school district not only measures the academic progress of Marina Beltran’s second-grader, it also measures her son’s…
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Girls on the Run teaching confidence, healthy habits to young girls
Young girls today face a variety of challenges including bullying on social media, the childhood obesity epidemic, and societal standards…
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US approves genetically modified potato with lower cancer risk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday approved the first genetically modified potato for commercial planting in the United States,…
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Celebrity chef shares tips for a healthier Super Bowl Sunday
For many people, the Super Bowl is an all-day couch and snack fest, but if you are watching your weight…
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