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Tired of 'Junk' Food

A diet that with high quantities of junk food makes a person more likely to feel fatigued and become sedentary, according to research.

April 7, 2014

Researchers say the results are likely applicable to people as well, since the physiological systems of the two creatures are similar.

Consumer Habits

A survey reveals the eating habits of American, British and French consumers.

January 17, 2014

Survey results show that 77% of U.S. consumers tout their generally healthy eating habits, while 55% experience small setbacks, such as snacking on junk food or treating themselves to an indulgent meal.

Junk Food and Memory Loss

A team has uncovered a link between junk food and memory loss.

December 20, 2013

The team placed rats on a diet high in sugar and fat and compared their performance with rodents on a healthy diet.

Parents Support Limit on Junk Food in Schools

April 20, 2012

Junk food may soon be hard to buy at American public schools, as the U.S. government readies new rules requiring healthier foods to be sold beyond the cafeteria -- a move most parents support, according to a poll.

Habit Trails

October 19, 2011

Consuming junk food is about more than taste; ice cream choices appear to correlate with political preferences; and consumers give their opinions on the impact of the economy on their purchasing decisions.

The Reason Behind Mindless Eating

September 7, 2011

Apparently, people do not keep eating junk food just because it is tasty, scientists say.

Junk Food and Children's Stroke Risk

June 14, 2011

A new survey has revealed that children as young as six are suffering strokes due to obesity, as their parents often feed them pureed junk food.

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