Health
WHO: Saturated fat should be less than 10 percent of diet
The World Health Organization is taking on the battle of the bulge, saying that saturated fats shouldn't make up more than 10 percent of people's diet.
May 4, 2018
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U.S. toddlers eat more french fries than vegetables
(HealthDay)—American toddlers are more likely to eat french fries than green vegetables on any given day, according to a new national survey on children's eating habits.
May 1, 2017
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Restaurants pledged to make kids' meals healthier – but the data show not much has changed
Chain restaurants are not known for serving up healthy kids' meals. Most entrees on a kids' menu are either fried, breaded or doused in cheese. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rare side dish options, and French fries abound.
Mar 27, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
No silver bullet to beating obesity, study finds
As many seek to battle festive bulge in January, new research challenges previous findings that any single aspect of diet or lifestyle can be targeted to reduce the risk of obesity in adults with a high genetic risk of putting ...
Jan 10, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Study suggests genes and environment interact to increase risk of obesity
New research presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Munich, Germany (12-16 September) shows that environmental and lifestyle factors have greatest effects on obesity in those ...
Sep 13, 2016
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When apples are the default side-dish, children still choose fries
There has been a lot of enthusiasm for nudging individuals to eat better without restricting choice by making healthy foods more visible, attractive, and convenient. One such effort is for restaurants to serve meals with ...
May 6, 2016
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Cut the carcinogen in your french fries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing guidance to the food industry on how to reduce levels of acrylamide - a chemical that forms in foods cooked at high heat, such as french fries and potato chips.
Mar 16, 2016
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Duke obesity experts in special issue on food and health
Two Duke Global Health Institute faculty members have articles in the November issue of Health Affairs, which is devoted entirely to the subject of food and health, marking the first time the publication has covered the subject ...
Nov 2, 2015
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Health
Healthful eating is smart way to sustain brain power, study finds
It's official, no matter where you live: Healthful eating is among the best ways to protect your aging brain against slippage. Conversely, a diet that skimps on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fish and includes ...
May 7, 2015
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Cardiology
Fried foods tied to raised heart failure risk
(HealthDay)—The more fried food you eat, the greater your risk for heart failure, a new study says.
Mar 4, 2015
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