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Consumers focus on food types, not portions, when it comes to perceived healthiness
It's an age-old question: Is it healthier to focus on the type of food you eat or the portion size?
May 21, 2018
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Research supports reduction in food product portion sizes
New research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, highlights the benefits of the food industry changing food product portion sizes in order to make healthier eating more normal.
Apr 30, 2018
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Almonds and dark chocolate lower bad cholesterol
Almonds and dark chocolate can possibly reduce a risk factor of coronary heart disease, according to a recent study funded by the Hershey Company and the Almond Board of California.
Feb 15, 2018
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Learning to make healthy choices can counter the effects of large portions
People are often told that eating everything in moderation can help them lose weight, but it is better to choose healthier foods than to try to eat less, according to Penn State researchers.
Jan 25, 2018
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Be sure to read labels for portion, calorie control
(HealthDay)—"Nutrition Facts" labels mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have made it easier to know more about what's inside packaged foods. But the information isn't always easy to decipher, especially since ...
Jan 11, 2018
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Pediatrics
The real reasons why parents struggle with children's portion sizes
Parents are repeatedly told to watch what they are feeding their children, but they must also keep a keen eye on how much of it they are serving.
Nov 2, 2017
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Putting wine on a diet
(HealthDay)—Do you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or when unwinding at the end of a long day, but wonder how its calories are affecting your diet?
Sep 25, 2017
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Are you eating for the wrong reasons?
(HealthDay)—You don't have to have an eating disorder, like binge eating, to have an overeating habit.
Jul 28, 2017
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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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Overweight & Obesity
Obese and overweight less likely to consider next meal when making portion size decisions
University of Bristol researchers have found that people with obesity tend to ignore how long it will be until the next meal when choosing how much to eat. In a study designed see if people consider the time interval between ...
Jul 18, 2017
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