The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) has released new nutritional standards for school meals.

Responses from more than 200 RDs in their network were tallied to identify the top 2012 nutrition trends for consumers and food companies.

Improving children's nutrition and local sourcing of food will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus this coming year, a survey of U.S. chefs indicates.

Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition is described as a think tank with a multidisciplinary approach to the world of food and nutrition.

The nutrition label on the front of a box of cereal, a frozen dinner or any other food should be as quick and easy to read as the Energy Star label on a clothes washer or an air-conditioner, according to a study requested by Congress.

Young men who hope one day to become fathers should cut back on the unhealthy snacks.

Nestle FITS data reveals that, as early as 12-24 months, children are beginning to develop some unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute to childhood obesity.

The American Dietetic Association will change its name effective January 2012 to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

French fries and potato chips may have given potatoes a bad rap, but new research finds the lowly tuber -- when cooked correctly -- may actually be good for the heart.

Healthy women who consumed the omega-3, tomato juice combination had lower levels of cardiovascular disease markers compared with women who consumed only the tomato juice, according to results of a small trial.