Articles Tagged with ''obesity''

Stress in parents may contribute to obesity in their kids, and as parental stress rises the kids are more likely to eat fast food, a new study finds.

Market researchers project tremendous growth in foods and beverages for kids, but formulating for this age-segmented market is hardly child’s play.

A new article published in the International Journal of Obesity found there is no evidence to suggest the current obesity epidemic in the U.S. can be specifically blamed on consumption of high fructose corn syrup.

The NYC soda ban is official.

An international team of scientists headed from the University of Santiago de Compostela ensures that reading the labels on food products is linked to obesity prevention, especially in women.

National experts met at the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual meeting to discuss new, evidenced-based approaches to tackle childhood obesity.

Beverages may have borne some of the recent brunt of obesity concerns, but alternative sweeteners allow consumers to manage their weight while enjoying something similar to their favorite drinks. Some emerging drinks are taking a proactive approach to health and wellness.

Eating foods like salami, cookies and chips increases the chances of obesity-induced inflammation in humans, says a new study.

Most children and youth who consume soft drinks and other sweetened beverages, such as fruit punch and lemonade, are not at any higher risk for obesity than their peers who drink healthy beverages.

Who’s to blame for the nation’s growing obesity crisis? Don’t be too quick to judge manufacturers.