Nutrition News

The political debate over a national school meal program continues to rage , as GOP lawmakers and school cafeteria lobbyists seek to roll back recent reforms under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 while health experts maintain that the legislation is benefiting students.

A 20-month-old West Virginia boy suffered "a long agonizing death" from a lack of proper nutrition because his parents traded cash from supplemental nutrition benefits for methamphetamine and other drugs, state police said in court documents.

What's the best way to boost your metabolism and burn more fat? That's the holy grail for metabolic researchers and for many Americans.

A BLACK Country firm is not only moving to a bigger base but also plans to expand its empire by adding another nine shops to its chain by the end of the year.

Truth: Carrying a few extra pounds could help you live longer according to a new study by State University New York.

Sometimes the difference between healthy eating or not is a few simple dietary swaps to take you from a B minus in nutrition to a glowing A plus - and just a warning, some of these simple swaps may surprise you! While wholemeal bread is a healthy choice thanks to its relatively high fibre content, grain-based bread has a lower glycaemic index which ... (more)

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Researchers argue that medicine focuses too much on fighting diseases individually instead of concentrating on interventions that prevent multiple chronic diseases and extend healthy lifespan.

The timing of a girl's first menstrual period may be determined by hundreds, and possibly thousands, of gene variations, a new study suggests.

Parents of obese children often perceive their offspring as healthy, even if the child's weight requires medical intervention, according to a new Many parents think their obese kids are "very healthy" Parents of obese children often perceive their offspring as healthy, even if the child's weight requires medical intervention, according to a new ... (more)

This kefir smoothie is high in fiber. You'll get several servings of vegetables while enjoying it, and feel full after.

Many obese and overweight American children and teens look in the mirror and tell themselves their weight is fine, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.

Vitamin D-deficient individuals are twice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as people who have sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study.

When an inaccurate article appeared in Forbes Magazine touting that FITX had a license to sell marijuana, FITX falsely claimed the story was true.

If you're no stranger to the struggles of trying to lose weight, the solution might be a few tweaks to your regimen.

No longer taken solely by granola-crunching hippies or relegated to health food store shelves, probiotics are now as ubiquitous as multivitamins.

Nearly one-third of U.S. children and adolescents are obese or overweight, but many don't realize that they fall into that category.

Scientists at a German state control laboratory have developed a fast and accurate method of testing whether supplement and sports nutrition products contain the illegal stimulant DMAA .

They examined her from head to toe - her hair, eyes, ears, chin, fingernails, hands and feet - pointing out every imperfection.

The LSU AgCenter is using billboards, banners and posters to encourage people in low-income areas to take easy steps toward healthier lives.