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Limiting Saturated Fat Intake Could Help Those with a Genetic Predisposition to Obesity
Jun 11, 2014Limiting saturated fat intake could help those with a genetic predisposition to obesity Limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their likelihood of being obese, according to a new study from the Jean Mayer ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
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People Eat More Breakfast Cereal, by Weight, When Flake Size Is Reduced
Apr 15, 2014People eat more breakfast cereal, by weight, when flake size is reduced, according to researchers from Penn State University. The study, which was published in the March 2014 edition of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
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Nixon Funded Research to Wage a War on Cancer
Jan 13, 2014President Nixon funded research to wage a war on cancer, a long battle that we're still fighting today. While the last 40 years haven't brought us a cure, we have made some meaningful progress in developing tools and knowledge to take a ...
Tags: cancer risk, lifestyle changes, preventive screenings, healthy choices
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If The Weather Cooperates and The Restaurant Isn't Too Far, Walk Before You Dine
Jan 7, 2014Why drive to a restaurant that's close by? Experts say if the weather cooperates and the restaurant isn't too far, walk before you dine. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests: Selecting a restaurant that's within a walkable ...
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Peer Pressure Might Play a Part in What You Eat and How Much You Eat, a New Review Suggest
Jan 3, 2014Peer pressure might play a part in what you eat and how much you eat, a new review suggests. British researchers said their findings could help shape public health policies, including campaigns to promote healthy eating. The review was ...
Tags: peer pressure, public health policies, healthy eating, food choices
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Obese Individuals Published in The Journal of The Academy of Nutrition
Jan 2, 2014According to new study of normal-weight and overweight or obese individuals published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Obesity rates in the United States increased from 14.5% of the population in 1971-1974 to 35.9% ...
Tags: energy intake, overweight, obesity rates, eating speed
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Does It Really Cost More to Stick to a Healthy Diet? The Answer Is Yes
Dec 27, 2013Does it really cost more to stick to a healthy diet? The answer is yes, but not as much as many people think, according to a new study. The research review combined the results of 27 studies from 10 different countries that compared the ...
Tags: healthy diet, cost of healthy diets, cost of unhealthy diets
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Sterilizing Baby Bottles Between Feedings Can Help Kill Germs Lurking Inside
Dec 27, 2013Sterilizing baby bottles between feedings can help kill germs lurking inside. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests cleaning baby bottles by: Filling a clean sink with hot, soapy water. Putting all bottles -- including ...
Tags: health tip, sterilize baby bottles, clean baby bottles
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Dining on Go During Holiday Season Means You to Take Precautions Against Food Poisoning
Dec 26, 2013Dining on the go during the holiday season means you should take precautions against food poisoning. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice: Before eating or preparing food, wash hands with soap and warm water for ...
Tags: Health Tip, Food Poisoning, Holiday Travel
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Published Studies Say There Is No Clear Benefit for Most to Consume Vitamin Supplements
Dec 23, 2013Two published studies and an accompanying editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine say there is no clear benefit for most to consume vitamin supplements. Eliseo Guallar of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in ...
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Internal Medicine Say There Is No Clear Benefit for Most to Consume Vitamin Supplements
Dec 19, 2013Two published studies and an accompanying editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine say there is no clear benefit for most to consume vitamin supplements. Eliseo Guallar of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in ...
Tags: dietary supplements, eating plan, disease
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Women Check and Use Food Label Components More Often and Thoroughly Than Men
May 31, 2013Women check and use food label components more often and thoroughly than men, according to a recent study from the University of Alabama and published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and featured in the May issue of ...
Tags: Food Labels, Packaging, Printing
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Some Easy and Tasty Ideas About Diet for Super Bowl
Feb 4, 2013Americans are expected to eat more than a billion chicken wings this Sunday, according to the National Chicken Council. But you don't have to abandon your New Year's resolution to slim down when Sunday's big game arrives. We asked a few ...
Tags: Super Bowl Survival, healthcare, tips