Health
Healthier school meals offered across US, feds find
(HealthDay)—Most U.S. schools are offering healthier meals that feature more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains and less salt, a new government study reports.
Aug 27, 2015
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Frequency of family meals increased by a new school presentation
New research shows that teaching young adolescents practical cooking skills leads to positive changes for the entire family. In an article published today in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, an NRC Research ...
Aug 18, 2015
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Giving consumers a "prize" for choosing smaller meal portions results in lower daily intake of calories
It's not easy to lose weight in our "super-sized" nation, but researchers at USC Dornsife and the USC Marshall School of Business have found that even modest incentives to eat smaller portions work in a big way.
Jul 29, 2015
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USDA proposes healthier fare for child, adult day cares
As teachers lament seeing toddlers too large to fit in playground swings, a federal program that feeds millions of low-income children may be overhauled for the first time in almost 50 years, aiming to make the meals at day ...
Jun 27, 2015
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People on food stamps aren't feasting on filet mignon
There is a popular myth that welfare recipients are using food stamps to purchase luxurious food items such as filet mignon and lobster.
Jun 25, 2015
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Fructose stimulates brain's reward system to a lesser degree than glucose
Fructose not only results in a lower level of satiety, it also stimulates the reward system in the brain to a lesser degree than glucose. This may cause excessive consumption accompanied by effects that are a risk to health, ...
Jun 25, 2015
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Warning over poor cooking skills among teenagers
Young people lack confidence and skills in the kitchen, with many considering microwaving a pizza to be cooking according to a study.
Jun 18, 2015
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Pediatrics
Teenagers should exercise like kids to achieve best health outcomes
As little as two minutes of high-intensity exercise four times a day improves health outcomes in adolescents, but the same amount of moderate-intensity exercise does not reap the same rewards, according to a new study from ...
Jun 10, 2015
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Nutritionist looks at proposed changes to child care meal guidelines
The guidelines for meal requirements in child care settings are being revised for the first time since 1968, something a Kansas State University nutritionist says is a victory for both children's nutrition and business owners.
Jun 5, 2015
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Diabetes
Fat, protein, glycemic index all modify postprandial glycemia
(HealthDay)—Dietary fat, protein, and glycemic index (GI) modify postprandial glycemia in type 1 diabetes, according to a review published in the June issue of Diabetes Care.
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