Health
Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time
Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.
Aug 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Imagining a recent meal as larger than reality may reduce snacking, study finds
The so-called "meal-recall effect"—remembering a recent meal—can reduce how much food a person will eat later. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have investigated the impact on the meal-recall effect of imagining ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Health
Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors
Over the decades, traditional Latin American and Caribbean foods and flavors have won the hearts—and stomachs—of hungry people in the United States.
Mar 7, 2023
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Health
New app to help people eat five portions of fruit and veg a day
A new app has been developed to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day.
Dec 28, 2022
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Health
Lessons on nutrition easy to digest in virtual reality spaces
Virtual reality (VR) may provide nutrition teachers and dietitians with an entirely new way to serve real lessons on healthy eating, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
Aug 9, 2022
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Diabetes
People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer
The time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology ...
Mar 15, 2022
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Health
Changes to workplace cafeteria menus nudge workers to consume fewer calories
A study carried out at 19 workplace cafeterias has shown that reducing portion sizes and replacing higher calorie food and drinks with lower calorie options led to workers buying food and drink with fewer calories.
Sep 14, 2021
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Health
Serving larger portions of veggies may increase young kids' veggie consumption
It can be difficult to get young kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.
Jun 24, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Two common eating habits that can really pile on pounds
The portion of food that you put on your plate and how fast you eat it could determine how much you're eating—or potentially overeating.
Jun 7, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Aged care residents eat more when served larger portions
As Australia's aged care sector continues to be scrutinized, researchers at the University of South Australia show that plain solutions are often the best, with a new study finding that aged care residents can improve their ...
Oct 1, 2020
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