America's beverage companies announced a new Calories Count Vending Program, which will be launched in municipal buildings in the cities of Chicago and San Antonio beginning in 2013 and then made available to vending customers nationwide.
Reducing people's options for junk foods helps them to cut back on the amount of calories they take in, but it does not reduce their overall calorie load or help them lose weight, according to a U.S. study.
Low carb. Low fat. High fiber. While consumer efforts at weight management have varied in recent years, one message still seems to be at the heart of successful weight-loss advice: consume fewer calories and exercise more.
According to a study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, excess calories are the cause of fat gain, and fat gain does not always translate to weight gain.
Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they will eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study.
