Articles Tagged with ''obesity''

Why are kids from poor households so often overweight?

It has become an article of faith among some policy makers and advocates that poor urban neighborhoods are food deserts, bereft of fresh fruits and vegetables

Kids who live in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with easy access to parks and healthy foods are more likely to beat the odds of being obese, new research suggests.

Drinking red wine could actually reduce the chance of getting fat, according to a new study.

Worried about obesity and related health issues, some consumers are looking for more low- and no-sugar foods and beverages. In turn, manufacturers are considering various sweetener alternatives for new sugar-free options that still provide a similar flavor experience.

Man-made chemicals present in homes, schools, offices, cars and food are probably contributing to the sharp rise in obesity and diabetes in Western societies, according to a review of scientific literature.

A U.K. government initiative to tackle obesity and improve puic health is "overly reliant" on voluntary agreements with the food industry, a report has warned.

A study has found a specific gene variation associated with how well people sense fat on the tongue is also linked with their preference for fat.

The nation's leanest state is taking aim at junk food in school cafeterias as it considers the nation's toughest school trans-fat ban.

Who is responsible for the problem? The solution? What role do food ingredients and food formulations play? Prepared Foods’ annual survey queries food product developers.