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On Omegas

A study shows that the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are as effective in lowering blood pressure as some of the commonly recommended lifestyle changes.
March 12, 2014
Approximately 60% of the U.S. adult population suffers from elevated blood pressure.
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Consumer Interest in Nutrition Facts Panel

Interest in reading the Nutrition Facts label has steadily waned among U.S. households, according to The NPD Group.
March 4, 2014
The research suggests a change might be required more often than once every 20 years.
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FDA on the Revised Nutrition Labels

The agency has long been considering changing the Nutrition Facts label.
February 27, 2014
Among other things, FDA is proposing to change some of the nutrients of public health significance that must be declared on the label.
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Diet vs. Fast Food on Obesity

Overall dietary habits have more to do with childhood obesity than did a diet of fast food.
February 24, 2014
Approximately 50% of a study's participants ate fast food, with nearly 40% of kids eating up to 30% of their total calories from such meals.
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Mood and Food

Recent studies have shown that negative moods and positive moods may actually lead to preferences for different kinds of foods.
February 13, 2014
A forthcoming article finds there is more to stress eating than simply emotion.
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A Fit Chocolate

ZenEvo introduced its newest addition, FIT Chocolate.
February 12, 2014
The healthy chocolate and nutrient compound regulates adiponectin, a protein used by the body to regulate metabolism.
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Hunger and Smell Perception

Research has linked hunger and increased smell perception in the brain.
February 12, 2014
A system allows communication between receptors in the brain and those involved in sensations such as euphoria, anxiety or even pain.
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Overweight in Life

A study found that "overweight 5 year olds were four times as likely as normal-weight children to become obese."
February 10, 2014
Most of those who were obese or overweight at 11 stayed that way.
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Baby Boomers and Well-being

Many Boomers are concerned about developing and maintaining a holistic well being.
February 10, 2014
Fueling dietary needs that are fairly sophisticated, many Boomers are concerned about developing and maintaining a holistic well being.
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