A review of dozens of studies from the last decade, led by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard University, has found that sugar-sweetened beverages promote weight gain in children and adults.
Mar 2, 2023
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Health and nutrition experts recommend that children do not consume drinks with added sugars or nonnutritive sweeteners, yet drinks containing both represent a major portion of beverages consumed by children. One reason may ...
Apr 16, 2020
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After a successful soda tax was passed last year in Berkeley, California, copycat laws are being proposed across the US, often with the support of nutritionists, medical professionals and a majority of the voting public. ...
Jun 15, 2015
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The role of sugars in public health continues to be urgently debated among nutrition scientists and health professionals—yet the science behind the effects of various fructose-containing sugars (e.g., sucrose/table sugar, ...
Apr 28, 2023
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A Senate committee is moving forward on legislation that would prevent states from requiring labels on genetically modified foods.
Feb 20, 2016
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(Medical Xpress)—Are your attitudes toward certain foods shaped by peer pressure rather than science? Recent research conducted by Cornell suggests that's the case.
Jul 8, 2014
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Offspring of rats that consume excessive amounts of fructose develop disturbances in the autonomic nervous, cardiovascular, and metabolic systems at an early age, increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and ...
Feb 15, 2024
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I remember a decade ago sitting in front of my 9-month-old daughter, who was in her high chair, and trying to spoon-feed her a pureed green vegetable. It didn't matter if it was peas, green beans or something else, because ...
Jan 10, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Question: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a sugar substitute called erythritol. ...
Sep 21, 2023
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