The American Heart Association has given a slight endorsement of a class of sugar substitutes known as non-nutritive sweeteners, saying that use of them may lower sugar intake, and possibly help people lose weight.
Research suggests that both animals and humans find multiple pieces of food to be more satiating and rewarding than an equicaloric, single-piece portion of food.
A third of kids in U.S. public elementary schools can buy such beverages as sports drinks and full-fat milk at school, according to a study looking at wellness policies in schools.