New study study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activities which support social well-being, but that they are unable to afford.
Aug 23, 2022
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In 2018, Statistics Canada reported that nearly one in three Canadians were obese. Similar figures have been reported in Australia, but more concerning is the United States, where more than 40% of the population is obese.
Jul 28, 2022
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People with a parent with a history of alcohol problems are at greater risk for showing signs of addiction to highly processed foods, a new University of Michigan study found.
Jul 26, 2022
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Adults who grew up in a low socio-economic environment may be more likely to desire food even when they are not hungry, according to a new University of Alberta study that suggests stressful childhood environments are a precursor ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Globally, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing. A study publishing April 26th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Marisa Miraldo at Imperial College Business School, London, United Kingdom, ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Researchers from SafeConsume conducted a study in four European countries (Portugal, France, England, Hungary) interviewing 156 11- to 18-year olds about their food hygiene education, attitudes towards foodborne illness and ...
Mar 29, 2022
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The major ingredients of a heart- and brain-healthy diet are fairly well-established: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish and low-fat dairy. Research shows people who stick to this eating pattern are less ...
Mar 28, 2022
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Colorectal cancer is expected to claim more than 52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year is like most others, Black Americans will bear the brunt of the disease. To understand the disparity in context, University ...
Mar 24, 2022
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Limited availability of affordable and healthy foods can contribute to poor health outcomes, especially for residents of rural and low-income regions.
Feb 16, 2022
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Around the world, there are an estimated 1.2 billion adolescents between 10 and 19 years old. Although adolescence lies between childhood and adulthood, adolescents are neither big children, nor little adults. They have increased ...
Feb 9, 2022
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