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The Annals of Internal Medicine just published results of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) trial titled "Effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets," in which a low-carbohydrate diet was found to be more effective both for weight loss and cardiovascular risk factor reduction than a low-fat diet.

Trovita Health Science, Minneapolis, was named as a division finalist in the 10th Annual Minnesota Cup business competition.

An exclusive survey of more than 1,000 women by Womensforum.com reveals that over a third (36%) of moms say that they are regularly concerned about childhood obesity in their home.

Research and Markets has published the "Low-calorie Food Market - Global Forecast, Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014-2019" report.

Nutrisystem Inc., Fort Washington, Pa., introduced four dinner items to the company’s line of ready-to-go and frozen dinners.

During the past two years, more American consumers considered healthfulness when purchasing their foods and beverages.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Some 62% of consumers agree they are “making a point of getting enough protein” from the foods and beverages they consume.

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates in America remained level in every state except for one, Arkansas.

The center will be given at least $1.9 million over three years, with the possibility of future funding.