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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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Diabetes

Q&A: Reducing teen's risk of diabetes

I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about the food our family eats, limiting sugar and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into meals ...

Aug 23, 2023

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Health

Is snacking bad for your health? It depends on what and when you eat

Snacking is becoming increasingly popular, with more than 70% of people reporting they snack at least twice a day. In a new study involving more than 1,000 people, researchers examined whether snacking affects health and ...

Jul 24, 2023

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Addiction

FDA sends warning to companies selling THC products that look like candy, cookies

Several companies are selling copycat food items that have the potential to trick people, including children, into consuming dangerous quantities of cannabis.

Jul 5, 2023

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Health

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

Would third- and fourth-graders buy fewer unhealthy snacks if they were more expensive? The answer provided by researchers at the University of Bonn is nuanced: Some elementary school students do actually pay attention to ...

Jun 7, 2023

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Health

Nigerian snacks may be delicious, but are they safe?

Food safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food in ...

Jun 5, 2023

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Health

Making sure your movie snack isn't a box office bust

Snacking at the movie theater is a ritual as old as cinema itself. And with the growing number of options, some may need help navigating the nutritional values of each offering. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine has ...

May 1, 2023

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Overweight & Obesity

Six ways to helping your child to a healthy weight

Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise habits in childhood to help avoid future health problems.

Feb 21, 2023

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Overweight & Obesity

Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

A 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children—even teenagers who can buy their own snacks, a new study showed.

Feb 13, 2023

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