Nutrition News

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People with high levels of cadmium in their urine are much more likely to die of liver disease than those with lower levels, a new study finds.

Whoever believes there's nothing new under the sun hasn't seen the plants introduced for the 2013 gardening season.

Europeans are among the most apathetic people in the world about their health as they age - creating big challenges for manufacturers of healthy foods targeting this growing demographic, suggests new research from Fonterra.

The majority of older patients admitted to hospital are malnourished or at risk of becoming malnourished.

Given the choice, most consumers say they prefer to get their nutrition from eating 'real' food - not popping pills - and ideally, foods 'naturally' rich in the desired nutrients.

Many foods that elderly people consume in the community or in hospital are difficult to open - meaning they don't eat as much as they should, warn researchers.

I'm staring at a really cute picture of my granddaughter and I smile. I shuffle through other pictures on my computer and smile again at the coconut-covered bunny cake I made for Easter.

Calorie counting has long been touted as an effective tool for losing pounds or maintaining a healthy weight.

Calorie counting has long been touted as an effective tool for losing pounds or maintaining a healthy weight.

Dutch food companies have announced a partnership with government and NGOs to help improve nutrition in selected countries in Eastern Africa and Southern Asia.

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T he grocery and drug store's 'eye vitamin' sections are rife with products. So, putting this buying decision in a patient's hands may have poor results: At best, the patient may get a product that has a lower intake vs.

Hannah Robertson, 9, spoke at a McDonald's annual shareholders meeting on May 23, 2013.

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.

While some fast-food chains are required to provide calorie and other nutritional information to help customers make informed choices, kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use this information than kids who eat fast food less often, according to a new U.S. study.

New Delhi, May 23 : Easy-to-prepare summer salads can help you feel cool in the soaring temperatures, suggest chefs, who recommend nutritious and light preparations to beat the heat.

This is the third in a series about Vacaville Unified classified employees, who this week are celebrating Class-ified School Employee Week.

Senator Claire McCaskill joined co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on MSNBC's weekday morning talk show Morning Joe to talk about diet and exercise.

More than half of Americans say they'd rather lose $1,000 than gain 20 pounds, a new survey shows.