Restaurants can persuade patrons to choose healthier foods by adjusting the font size of numbers attached to nutritional information on menus, according to a study headed by a Washington State University researcher.
Aug 10, 2023
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Food choices and excess body weight have now overtaken smoking as the most important preventable cause of disease. Newly updated dietary advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) on fat and carbohydrate intake is welcomed ...
Jul 17, 2023
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As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you're probably facing a few "firsts": First roommate who isn't a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you're eating ...
Jul 5, 2023
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A new study of food consumer shopping behaviors has found that when faced with a choice—lower prices or healthier foods—they will likely choose lower prices.
Jun 9, 2023
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Unhealthy food dominated the weekly grocery store flyers. As much as two thirds of the space was taken up by less healthy foods according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The advertising does not seem to support ...
May 31, 2023
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The prevalence of obesity in rural communities goes beyond food choice and geography to include issues such as class, culture and identity; however, these issues are often not taken into account in policy, systems and environmental ...
Apr 11, 2023
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You've probably heard about the medication Ozempic, used to manage type 2 diabetes and as a weight loss drug.
Mar 20, 2023
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Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Food for thought: rising grocery prices affect food choices and nutrition, and ultimately health, and even the health care system.
Jan 13, 2023
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You've cut back on your eating, started an exercise routine and just can't seem to lose weight. What's going on?
Jan 6, 2023
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