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Plate Size Matters

Bigger dishes not only cause adults to serve and consume more calories, but kids too.

November 22, 2013

According to a recent study, children who are served larger bowls will not only ask for more food but will also eat 52% more.

Dairy on Metabolic Syndrome

A new study shows that daily intake of dairy products helps protect against the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS), especially abdominal obesity.

November 21, 2013

Researchers found that participants who consumed dairy products at least twice a week significantly decreased the risk of developing MetS.

Taxation on Beverage Purchases

A higher price on high-calorie beverages resulted in a 16% decline in sales.

November 18, 2013

For part 2 of the study, researchers stocked the beverages based on their calorie counts and added signage listing the calorie range. The result was an 11% sales decline for higher-calorie beverages.

Nestle Selling Jenny Craig Business

Nestle SA agreed to sell most of its Jenny Craig diet business to North Castle Partners.

November 8, 2013

The price of the deal was not disclosed.

Chocolate May Help Stem Obesity

Another study appears to find benefits from eating chocolate.

November 6, 2013

Researchers have found a strong link between high chocolate consumption and low levels of body fat.

Appealing Potatoes

USPB enlisted the help of Hungry Girl in efforts to broaden the appeal of the potato.

October 30, 2013

The board is tapping the brand for its "unique ability to speak directly to calorie-conscious Americans from a 'friend in-the-know' perspective."

Italy Takes Issue with UK Traffic-light Food Labels

Italy has reacted with anger to a UK food labelling system that aims to highlight sugar, salt and fat content.

October 22, 2013

The country contends the UK risks penalizing top-quality traditional delicacies of the Mediterranean while doing little to help tackle Britain's obesity problem.

Green Tea May Aid Weight Loss

Certain antioxidant compounds found in green tea could provide some assistance for people looking to lose weight.

October 17, 2013

Findings reveal that a subclass of flavonoids known as catechins may enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat.

Hitting the Shelves

Trimming the Fat?

Arkansas was the only state in the nation that saw its obesity rate rise in 2012.

October 15, 2013

A new report from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) finds most states have managed to keep their adult obesity rates level.

Cutting Chocolate and Weight Gain?

Cutting out chocolate is more likely to make one put on weight.

October 15, 2013

Of the 2,100 men and women questioned, those who lost the most weight had -- in 91% of cases -- continued to eat the same amount of chocolate they normally ate before going on a weight-loss plan.