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Colorado Considers Trans Fat Ban in Schools

February 2, 2012

The nation's leanest state is taking aim at junk food in school cafeterias as it considers the nation's toughest school trans-fat ban.

Diet and Metabolic Syndrome

February 2, 2012

Not being too choosy about food provides a better chance of preventing metabolic syndrome, the Korea Food and Drug Administration said.

Teen Diets

January 30, 2012

Teens are not consuming enough whole grain foods, according to a recent study from the University of Minnesota at St. Paul.

Shift Work and Diabetes Risk

January 26, 2012

Women whose jobs require them to rotate through day and night shifts (such as nurses) may be increasing their diabetes risk, especially if they maintain that schedule for a long period of time.

Hues on First

January 25, 2012

New research suggests color -- the color of the plate and even the color of the tablecloth -- affects how much people serve themselves.

Worth a Thousand Calories...

January 23, 2012

A study found that the mere sight of delicious food caused levels of the appetite-controlling hormone ghrelin.

Effectiveness of Banning Food Ads

January 20, 2012

According to published research from a University of Illinois economist, advertising bans do work, but an outright ban covering the entire U.S. media market would be the most effective policy tool for reducing fast-food consumption in children.

Study: School ‘Junk’ Food Not Causing Obesity

January 17, 2012

A new study suggests junk food sold in schools is not making children fat.

Finding the Fat Receptors

January 16, 2012

Tongues apparently recognize and have an affinity for fat, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Smaller Equals Better?

January 16, 2012

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.