Health
Changing counts reveal inexact science of calorie labels
Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even less.
Feb 04, 2020
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What if you knew a cookie would take 20 minutes to run off?
Would you put down that bag of chips if you saw it had 170 calories? What if the label said it would take 16 minutes of running to burn off those calories?
Dec 20, 2019
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Popcorn as a snack—healthy hit or dietary horror show?
Popcorn, with its ample dietary fiber and typically low calorie count, makes it easy to understand why many people think a giant bucket at the movie theater qualifies as a healthy snack.
Jun 18, 2019
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Does a smart fitness device or app help you lose weight?
The new year is here, and that means new year's resolutions are in full swing. For those trying to lose weight or become more active, a smart fitness device like an Apple Watch or a Fitbit may seem like an ideal purchase ...
Jan 11, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Leveraging restaurant menus to combat obesity
Customers at chain restaurants throughout the United States will start to see more menus that list calorie counts for different food options on the list, but will this motivate people to order healthier items?
Oct 10, 2018
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Why printed calorie counts at restaurants are important
(HealthDay)—May 7, 2018 marked a milestone for public health in the United States. It's the date that mandatory nutrition and calorie information took effect for most chain restaurants, enabling consumers to compare menu ...
Oct 04, 2018
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Calorie counts on restaurant menus have customers ordering less
Bye-bye artichoke dip. Heavyweight appetizers and fatty entrees may not get much love when restaurants list calories on their menus.
Sep 13, 2018
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FDA proposes new rule on food labeling in vending machines
(HealthDay)—A new rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests that the type size on packaged foods sold in vending machines be at least 1.5 times the size of the net weight declaration on the front of ...
Jul 23, 2018
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How to cut calories in your favourite summertime foods
Hot weather means picnics, barbecues—and lots of extra calories. But a few tweaks can help lower the calorie count to keep our favourite summertime foods on the menu.
Jul 16, 2018
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AMA adopts policy to cut sugar sweetened drink consumption
(HealthDay)—At the annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA), a policy was adopted to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) as a way to reduce the amount of sugar that Americans consume.
Jul 03, 2018
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