Health
Most supermarket coupons promote junk food, sugary drinks, study finds
(HealthDay)—Clipping coupons to trim your food budget might be bad for your waistline and your health, a new study suggests.
Jan 29, 2014
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News tagged with fruits and vegetables
Health
Smoothing the way to a healthy glow?
A group of university students are enjoying a specially designed fruit smoothie a day to discover whether it can improve their appearance and make them feel healthier. Their efforts are part of a study to assess what effect ...
Jan 7, 2014
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Health
Study: Pay kids to eat fruits, veggies with school lunch
The good news: Research suggests that a new federal rule has prompted the nation's schools to serve an extra $5.4 million worth of fruits and vegetables each day.
Dec 17, 2013
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Health
Majority of very young children in California eat fast food at least once a week
(Medical Xpress)—A surprisingly large percentage of very young children in California, including 70 percent of Latino children, eat fast food regularly, according to a new policy brief by the UCLA Center for Health Policy ...
Nov 26, 2013
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Diabetes
Fruit, veggie intake has no impact on insulin resistance
(HealthDay)—For individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease, increased consumption of fruits and vegetables has no impact on insulin resistance, according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of Diabetes Care.
Nov 1, 2013
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Health
Researchers find prices and family interactions influence eating behaviors
(Medical Xpress)—Expanding waistlines and rising obesity rates have led to numerous ideas for policies, such as taxes on junk food or vouchers for fruits and vegetables, aimed at getting people to eat a more healthful diet. ...
Oct 31, 2013
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Health
Blueberry power: Eat your way to a better workout
Drop and give me 20. But don't forget to eat your blueberries before and after you complete those push-ups.
Oct 10, 2013
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Health
Health Check: The low-down on eating vs juicing fruit and veg
Eating more fruits and vegetables is the foundation stone of any healthy diet, with the national dietary guidelines recommending adults eat two pieces of fruit and five to six serves of veggies and legumes a day.
Sep 25, 2013
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Pediatrics
US teens have improved health behaviors, but BMI up
(HealthDay)—Improvements were observed in obesity-related behaviors of U.S. adolescents between 2001 and 2009, but further research is needed to explain the increase seen in body mass index (BMI) during the same time period, ...
Sep 16, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
US teens begin to slim down, study suggests
(HealthDay)—American teens may be getting the message that carrying excess weight isn't good for them.
Sep 16, 2013
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