Todays Newsbites

Snacks Add Up to a 4th Meal

Confirming the increasing role of snacks in the US diet, research presented at the recent Institute of Food Technologists Expo

Eating Right Doesnt Always Cost More

Healthy foods arent always pricier than less-nutritious alternatives, says a new USDA study

Fast-Food Calorie Counts Work-If You Use Them

Do calorie counts on menus cause restaurant patrons to eat less? The answer depends on whether customers are paying attention, according to a new lunchtime

USDA Proposes More Prominent Labeling of Meat Additives

Whats in that chicken breast? The USDA wants to make it easier for consumers to find out

FDA Seeks to Define Gluten-Free

Products claiming to be gluten-free are popping up on grocery shelves everywhere, and now the FDA wants to finalize

Weight-Loss Math Not So Simple

If youve ever tried to lose weight, you know the formula: 3,500 calories equal one pound

Half of US Obese by 2030

The urgency of cutting calories (however many it takes) was underscored by another new report

Less Sugar, But Still Lots of Sodas

A new CDC report, in conjunction with Emory University researchers, says US consumption of added sugars has dropped compared to 1999-2000

Stevia Sales Soar

As Americans consume less added sugar, theyre switching to stevia

Tea and Coffee Drinkers Less Prone to Nasal MRSA

Worried about antibiotic-resistant staph infections (MRSA)? Ease your worries-and