Diet soda and other artificially sweetened drinks, previously implicated in the chance of developing diabetes, are not guilty, according to a study by researchers at Harvard University.
Children who lack access to healthy foods, particularly fruit and vegetables, are twice as likely to develop behavioral problems, a Queensland study found.
The 100-calorie trend appears to have tapered off somewhat, but efforts continue in portion control. Lean Cuisine’s launch of spring rolls intended for snacking echoes that notion, with each portioned at 200 calories per serving.
Latest government statistics indicate nearly 70% of American
adults and almost 32% of the country's school-age children and adolescents are
either overweight or obese, and manufacturers have new tools at their disposal
to help consumers combat this issue.