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Most obese US state bans food portion restrictions

The most obese state in the U.S. now says local governments can't restrict the sizes of food or drink portions.

Overweight and Obesity created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 7

First lady makes headway calling for healthy foods

(AP) -- Calorie by calorie, first lady Michelle Obama is chipping away at big portions and unhealthy food in an effort to help America slim down.

Health created Sep 16, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

When chefs move the fruit

Want to double fruit sales in schools? A new Cornell University study shows it is as easy as putting the fruit in a colorful bowl. According to research presented this week at the American Dietetic Association Conference ...

Health created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Researcher looks at morality issues related to school lunches

School lunches offer a break in the day from tests and lessons, a chance to eat a slice of rectangular pizza in a compartmentalized tray or even a source of stress over who would sit with whom. Chances are morality isn't ...

Health created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0