Health
Time to leave leftovers at the table
If you're hoping to lose weight by just eating half of what's on your plate and saving the rest for later, you could be waiting a while.
Sep 6, 2018
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Resisting the seduction of a buffet
(HealthDay)—Whether at a party or a restaurant, don't let a buffet be your diet downfall. With certain strategies, you can enjoy a range of choices without going overboard and without experiencing any of the usual guilt.
Jul 19, 2017
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Docs: NYC ban on big, sugary drinks could help
(AP)—The era of the supersized cola may come to an end in New York City on Thursday, when health officials are expected to approve an unprecedented 16-ounce (470-milliliter) limit on sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, ...
Sep 12, 2012
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Health
Larger food pack sizes increase consumer estimates of portion sizes
The size of a food package can influence people's perception of portion size.
Oct 7, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
It's the last bite that keeps you coming back for more
Your memory for that last bite of a steak or chocolate cake may be more influential than memory for the first bite in determining when you want to eat it again, according to research published in Psychological Science, a ...
Jun 11, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Government can play important role in obesity epidemic
Addressing the obesity epidemic by preventing excess calorie consumption with government regulation of portion sizes is justifiable and could be an effective measure to help prevent obesity-related health problems and deaths, ...
Sep 18, 2012
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Americans don't want soda tax, size restrictions
(Medical Xpress)—Those hoping to dilute Americans' taste for soda, energy drinks, sweetened tea and other sugary beverages should take their quest to school lunchrooms rather than legislative chambers, according to a recent ...
Mar 20, 2014
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NYC mayor: Soda decision just 'temporary setback' (Update)
Eateries around New York City have gotten a last-minute reprieve from the first ever U.S. ban on big sugary drinks, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging them to shrink their cups and bottles, anyway.
Mar 12, 2013
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Health
Multiple pieces of food are more rewarding than an equicaloric single piece of food in both animals and humans
Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, suggests that both animals and ...
Jul 10, 2012
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Professor develops tool that helps dietitians deliver info clients need, can understand
If you've consulted with a nutrition educator about how best to lose weight or manage your diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, you may not have learned as much as you could have, said a University of Illinois ...
Jul 31, 2012
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