Apples Top Pesticide Dirty Dozen
Unless youre buying organic fruit, an apple a day may mean a serving of pesticides
16 States Get Fatter, None Slimmer
America, theres even more of us to love-with dire consequences for the nations health.
Obesity Equation: Eating More Often, Bigger Portions
Dont blame more-caloric foods for the US obesity epidemic, however
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