“Ideal Weight” Gets Fatter, Too
Whats your ideal weight? As Americans get fatter, their answer is packing on the pounds, too.
Eating Right May Prevent More Heart Trouble
Even patients whove already had a heart attack or who are on medications can benefit from a healthy diet, according to a new study.
Survey: Were Smart on Sugar, But Not on Calories and Weight
Americans seem to have gotten the message about avoiding added sugars,
Vitamin D Doesnt Help Arthritic Knees
Dont look to vitamin D pills to relieve your knee arthritis pain.
Less Fat, More Fast Food in US Diet
Were consuming less fat but eating out more than in the 1970s, according to a good news/bad news report from the USDAs Economic Research Service.
FDA Proposes Sweeping Food-Safety Reforms
The US Food and Drug Administra-tion has finally unveiled proposed new food-safety regulations aimed at reducing the estimated 3,000 deaths annually from foodborne illnesses.
Aerobics Best for Fat Loss
If you want to shed fat pounds and gain lean tissue, carry your weights as you hit the road.
Fruit First for Snacking
When Americans reach for a snack, its most likely to be fruit-though its a close call over more caloric choices.
Leafy Greens, Poultry Top Foodborne Illness Sources
Leafy greens were to blame for the greatest proportion of foodborne illnesses over a recent 10-year span.
Healthy Makeover for School Food
Snack cakes, nachos and sugary sodas would be expelled from the nations schools under new regulations proposed by the USDA.