Cereal flake size influences calorie intake
People eat more breakfast cereal, by weight, when flake size is reduced, according to Penn State researchers, who showed that when flakes are reduced by … Read more
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New reason to eat oats for heart health
The soluble fiber in oats helps lower total and LDL cholesterol, but scientists now say that the cardiovascular health benefits of oats goes beyond fiber … Read more
First 1,000 days vital to fulfilling childhood potential
Safeguarding the healthy development of the next generation is vital for the long term success of the United Nation’s Millennium Development goals. New research in … Read more
Consequences of Malnutrition May Be Reversible Later in Childhood
Experts have long maintained that the damage children suffer if malnourished during gestation and in the first two years of life—commonly referred to as the 1,000-day … Read more
Nutrition guidelines needed for full-service restaurant chains
Food prepared away from home is typically higher in calories and lower in nutrition than food prepared at home, but it now makes up more … Read more
Healthy Breakfast: A Plus for Kids’ Math Performance
Eating breakfast—or choosing to skip it—may significantly influence a child’s ability to solve math problems, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded nutrition study suggests. Scientist … Read more
Schools help kids choose carrots over candy
When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids’ diets improve. According to new research led by Michigan State University and published in the current … Read more
Research shows that the more chocolate you eat, the lower your body fat
University of Granada researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences have scientifically disproven the old belief that … Read more
People’s diets show a sugar-fat seesaw
Research published today shows why people find it hard to follow Government guidelines to cut their fat and sugars intake at the same time – … Read more
Chimps know when to eat
Chimpanzees watch what they eat and when, which may show that these primates are giving some thought to the quality of their food, according to … Read more
Vegetables may not have to hide
Pass the peas please! How often do we hear our children say this? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior … Read more
