Health
Some uncanny facts about canned foods
(HealthDay)—With so much emphasis on fresh, farm-to-table foods, it's easy to overlook the value of canned items. These are convenient, often cheaper alternatives to fresh and frozen.
Dec 5, 2018
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The skinny on new sugar calorie counts
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is getting serious about added sugars.
Nov 20, 2018
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Report: Food labels need Energy Star-like ratings
Just like that Energy Star tag helps you choose your appliances, a new report says a rating symbol on the front of every soup can, cereal box and yogurt container could help hurried shoppers go home with the healthiest foods.
Oct 20, 2011
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Dietary fiber alters gut bacteria, supports gastrointestinal health
A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria. And the microbes that live in the gut, scientists now believe, can support a healthy gastrointestinal ...
Jun 27, 2012
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Moms more likely than dads to check for sugars on nutrition labels
Mothers are more likely than fathers to read nutrition labels when considering food and drink purchases, according to the latest C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.
Oct 27, 2014
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Food labels must highlight negative impacts to deter unhealthy choices, says study
New research analyzing hundreds of international studies into the efficacy of nutrition labeling has shown it is largely ineffective at preventing people choosing unhealthy processed food, unless large graphic warning labels ...
Feb 20, 2023
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In EU, a food fight over nutrition labels
Europe is taking longer than planned to concoct an EU-wide food-labelling system after a colour-coded scheme created in France did not go down well in culinary rival Italy.
Mar 9, 2023
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Is label literacy a key to healthier food choices?
Health-related factors have a significant impact on the foods people buy. With the seemingly overwhelming number of products on shelves, a new survey offers insights into which information on food labels is most influential—and ...
Jan 25, 2019
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1-2-3 approach to eating fruits and veggies
Is it a challenge for you to eat all five servings of fruits and vegetables every day? The 1-2-3 approach can help you pack in all your servings—and more—throughout the day.
Jan 5, 2023
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Consumers order a less unhealthy meal when the menu has nutritional labeling
An evaluation team led by the Drexel University School of Public Health has published a new study demonstrating that customers of full-service restaurants use nutritional labeling on menus to make healthier food choices.
Nov 18, 2013
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