Tag: nutrition
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Couple loses combined 347 pounds in 2 years, pretty simply; similar success stories are always compelling
“When Art and Betty Halcomb look at each other, they still have a hard time believing how much weight they have lost,” reports Nola Sizemore for the Harlan Daily Enterprise....
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Hospitals get antsy about leasing space to fast-food chains
McDonald’s has space in the Cleveland Clinic. (AP photo) While the U.S. Department of Agriculture decides what to suggest about junk food in schools, hospitals are likewise at a crossroads,...
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Poll finds parents overwhelmingly support more nutritious school food; USDA expected to issue new guidelines
Photo by Reuters’ Lucy Nicholson Chocolate bars, Cheetos and cheesy fries may soon be a thing of the past at public schools in America, and that’s fine with parents, a...
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Kids needs to cut out an average of 41 calories a day to stop gaining weight
Children and teens need to cut their food intake an average of only 41 calories a day in order to stop gaining weight, a new study has found. If they don’t...
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Diabetes can cause gum disease and tooth decay
Though it’s commonly known that diabetes can affect organ function and eyesight, an oral-health expert points out that the disease can also cause tooth decay and gum disease. “Diabetics with...
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Columnist wants ‘healthy labels, not stealthy labels’ on groceries
Research has shown shoppers spend an average of just 1 second looking at the nutrition labels on food packages, which lends credence to an argument that the labels need to...
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Kids are still eating too much sugar, regardless of parents’ income, and they’re getting most of it at home
By Tara Kaprowy Kentucky Health News American children’s sugar consumption is down, but kids are still eating too much sugar, and they are getting most of it at home. So...
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USDA launches online tool to link farmers with nearby consumers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled its newest tool to promote local food systems, an online instrument that lets viewers see what local and regional food projects are under...
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Webinar on local food projects is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday
An online tool that features the local and regional food projects in the works across the country, as well as case studies that show successful partnerships between producers, businesses and...
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Convenience, not expense, is making us avoid eating fruits, vegetables and other non-processed foods
A lack of convenience, not a high price, is the major obstacle to getting people to eat more fruit and vegetables, a study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition...