News tagged with healthy food
'Comfort food' a stress killer: Australian study
Nov 24, 2009 |
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A high-fat, high-sugar diet could have the same effect on brain chemistry as mood-altering drugs, giving scientific support to the craving for "comfort food", Australian researchers said Tuesday.
Losing while cruising to the store: Obesity linked to fewer neighborhood food options
Oct 27, 2009 |
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Contrary to what you might believe, living near a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study from the University of ...
Eating right, not supplements, is best at keeping your good bacteria healthy, dietitian says
Oct 21, 2009 |
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Healthy eating, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy, says a dietitian and researcher.
Healthy neighborhoods may be associated with lower diabetes risk
Oct 12, 2009 |
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Individuals living in neighborhoods conducive to physical activity and providing access to healthy foods may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a five-year period, according to a report in the October 12 issue ...
Studies examine how living conditions impact reproductive health
Sep 28, 2009 |
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When costs outweigh benefits, successful pregnancies are less likely to occur.
Scientist: Public policy should promote family mealtimes
Sep 09, 2009 |
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In a new report, University of Illinois professor Barbara H. Fiese urges local, state, and federal governments, businesses, and community leaders to promote family mealtimes as a matter of public policy.
Online computer games could encourage children to eat healthy foods
Jul 06, 2009 |
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Children who play an online game promoting healthy foods and beverages appear more likely to choose nutritious snacks than those who play a game promoting unhealthy products, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of ...
Consumers more likely to identify healthy food using traffic light nutrition labels
May 07, 2009 |
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Consumers are five times more likely to identify healthy food when they see colour-coded traffic light nutrition labels than when labels present the information numerically by showing what percentage of the recommended daily ...
Changing the price of foods may significantly affect Americans' weight
Mar 18, 2009 |
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A new article published in The Milbank Quarterly explores how food prices can affect weight outcomes, revealing that pricing interventions can have a significant effect on obesity rates. This article is part of the March ...
Food Costs Soar but Healthy Eating still Affordable
Feb 20, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Healthy food is still affordable for the average family, despite the cost of food skyrocketing by 20 per cent since 2000, according to new research.
Eating habits and exercise behaviors in children can deteriorate early
Jan 09, 2009 |
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As children transition from preschool-age to school-age, they may develop eating habits and leisure-time patterns that may not meet current recommendations and may contribute to childhood obesity. In a study published in ...
