Nutrition - Page 84

October 17, 2016

US diabetics have worsening blood sugar control

The number of U.S. diabetics with healthy blood sugar levels has declined in recent years, a study suggests.

October 17, 2016

Bad eating habits can start in daycare

Some daycare centers may find "clean plate club" policies hard to resist, even though working too hard to control what kids eat can backfire and make them more likely to gain weight, a recent study suggests.

October 17, 2016

Fast food choices influence kids' soda and calorie consumption

Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal's total calories, according to a new study.

October 17, 2016

PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction

PepsiCo Inc has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part of a suite of goals aimed at tackling problems ranging from obesity to climate change.

October 17, 2016

5 protein-packed breakfast ideas in 10 minutes or less

While the saying goes “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” how much protein your morning meal includes is likely to heighten or hold your hunger throughout the day.

October 14, 2016

Teens with celiac disease may be smaller than peers

Girls diagnosed with celiac disease tend to be slightly shorter than their peers and boys to be underweight, but the size differences are not significant or concerning, Israeli researchers say.

October 14, 2016

It's time to chuck those Soylent snack bars

Soylent started out by suggesting all those people violently ill after eating their meal replacement bars were just sensitive.

October 14, 2016

Many people don't know own blood pressure or cholesterol levels

People who go online to check their risk for cardiovascular disease often don't know two key numbers for assessing heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a U.K. study suggests.

October 13, 2016

5 healthy, sugar-free homemade dips, dressings and sauces to spice up your meals

Many restaurant and store bought dips and dressings are high in calories, fat and added sugar.

October 13, 2016

More evidence links high sodium intake to risk of death

Keeping sodium intake low may prolong life according to a new study that set out to clarify the long-term risk of eating too much sodium and the benefits of cutting down.