Nutrition News

A new meta-analysis has found that current evidence does not support the notion that calcium supplements increase the risk of heart disease in elderly women.

Many are too young to remember, but there was a point in time where your doctor made house calls.

"That's a stain on the soul of this nation," Obama, speaking at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness, said of veteran homelessness.

The new research found that just 27 percent of the lunches third and fourth graders brought from home met three of five National School Lunch Program standards.

The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, said Thursday that its profit fell 16 percent in the second quarter as its flagship cereal unit continued to suffer.

Time to confess: in high-stress times , how does your diet change? Before you start feeling defensive and insist that even in your worst week, it's all whole wheat and kale for you, be aware that if you admit to falling off the nutritional bandwagon every once in a awhile you're in good company.

Hundreds of kids gathered at Loomis Park to gobble down a free hot lunch, play games and tour a firetruck as part of the Jackson Public Schools' Summer Nutrition Program .

The British Free Range Egg Producers Association have produced a comprehensive egg nutrition leaflet explaining the many valuable nutrients that can be found in just one free range egg.

"Perhaps we don't have to worry too much about athletes drinking coffee if they are regular coffee drinkers, as the chances of it having a detrimental effect on their fluid balance is actually very small," said Sophie Killer, a doctoral researcher at Loughborough University.

ABA government relations head: 'With the Nutrition Facts Panel, there are going to be some good opportunities with potassium that balances out with the sodium' The Nutrition Facts Panel overhaul could fuel more micronutrient fortification in baked goods, helping the balancing act between sodium and nutrients, says the American Bakers Association .

Parents who want to help their preschooler shed excess pounds may want to team up with their child, new research suggests.

Eleven-year-old Brandon Zimmerman and 34 other kids learned about healthy eating Monday.

Maybe the name "monster" should be a clue. If not, the nutrition watchdogs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest have news for you: A "Monster" double burger, served with "bottomless" fries and a 2014's most 'Xtreme' restaurant meal is a 'monster' Maybe the name "monster" should be a clue.

Every additional daily serving of fruit and vegetables reduced the average risk of premature death from all causes by five percent, the scientists found.

Daily supplements of the sunshine vitamin may reduce the risk of heart failure in older individuals by 20%-25%, says a new study.

The nutrients in fruits and vegetables are vital to good health and a long life, but only up to a point.

That's really all a seasonally delicious tomato needs. Though if you really want to gussy it up, you could add a bit of pepper, a splash of olive oil, maybe a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar.

With its Protein Chips, Quest Nutrition is on a mission to reverse the notion that you can't eat potato chips if you also go to the gym.

More than 280 scientists, physicians and public health officials are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to include a line for added sugar on the ubiquitous Nutrition Facts label.

I told you a little bit about Nutrisha - Trish Mathisen's suite of services focused on eating healthy and local while maximizing nutrition - back in June with an introduction to the Periodic Table pop-up dinner .