Health
New food labels would highlight calories and sugar
(AP)—Those "Nutrition Facts" labels on nearly every food package in grocery stores are getting a new look.
Feb 27, 2014
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FDA to revise nutrition facts label
Those nutrition labels on the back of food packages may soon become easier to read.
Jan 23, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Overspent this Christmas? Blame the ostrich problem
It's the festive season, time for eating, drinking and being merry, and any thoughts of reaching goals like losing weight or keeping on top of finances go out of the window.
Dec 17, 2013
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Health
Consumers order a less unhealthy meal when the menu has nutritional labeling
An evaluation team led by the Drexel University School of Public Health has published a new study demonstrating that customers of full-service restaurants use nutritional labeling on menus to make healthier food choices.
Nov 18, 2013
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Health
No trans fat? Americans won't taste the difference
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially banned artificial trans fats this week. But food in America probably won't taste much differently than it does today.
Nov 7, 2013
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Health
Most pre-packaged meals, snacks for toddlers contain too much salt
Nearly 75 percent of commercial pre-packaged meals and savory snacks for toddlers are high in sodium, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity ...
Mar 21, 2013
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Health
Green food labels make nutrition-poor food seem healthy
Green calorie labels may lead people to see nutrition-poor foods in a healthier light.
Mar 12, 2013
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Cardiology
High-fiber diet helps heart too, expert says
(HealthDay)—Eating a high-fiber diet does more than promote digestive well-being; it's also good for your heart, an expert says.
Mar 3, 2013
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Health
Can changes in nutrition labeling help consumers make better food choices?
The Nutrition Facts label was introduced 20 years ago and provides consumers with important information, including: the serving size, the number of servings in the package, the number of calories per serving, and the amount ...
Jan 23, 2013
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People who read food labels stay thinner
An international team of scientists headed from the University of Santiago de Compostela ensures that reading the labels on food products is linked to obesity prevention, especially in women. According to the study which ...
Sep 13, 2012
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