Bold New Obesity Initiative May Lack Funding
The plan lays out a number of general goals, including increasing access to healthy foods, encouraging physical activity, and increasing state and local partnerships to reach more of the population. It...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity Linked To School Lunches
A study of more than 1,000 sixth graders in several schools in Michigan found that those who ate the school lunch regularly were 29 percent more likely to be obese than those who brought their lunch...
View ArticlePetroleum-Free Bottles And Big Donations: Soda’s PR Battles
In a story unfolding eerily like the tobacco industry's PR troubles, critics of sweetened beverages have pointed out the correlation between pop and obesity as well as diet sweeteners and high blood...
View ArticleSoda Tax Could Be Added To Your Tab
It is estimated that for every 10 percent raise in price on soda, 8 percent less people will buy it. This could help people reconsider the long-term negative effects of sugary drinks while not make it...
View ArticleNew Guidelines Might Cut Spuds From School Lunches
In addition to white potatoes, starch-heavy corn and peas are also in danger of being cut in favor of leafy greens and orange vegetables.
View ArticleGrocery Stores Have Fat Chance Of Helping Fight Obesity
A new study has found that a nearby grocer doesn't mean better eating habits.
View ArticleF As In Fat: What Americans Can Do To Be Healthier
The comprehensive study shows that many factors affect the obesity crisis, notably restrictions individuals face in their access to exercise and healthy food.
View ArticleFast Food Nation: One Mother’s Perspective
I initially applauded the decision by Jack in the Box to remove toys from all kids meals last week. I thought, finally, someone is stepping up. But when you peel back the layers you see that this is...
View ArticleMore Apples, Less Fries: New Look For McDonald’s Happy Meals
With a smaller portion of fries and apple slices automatically included, McDonald's is trying to make its Happy Meals healthy (relatively speaking).
View ArticleShorter School Lunch Leading To Unhealthy Habits?
Could shorter lunch periods contribute to childhood obesity, and what about when kids return home?
View ArticleFood Stamp Soda Ban Fizzles Out
The push to ban the use of food stamps for sodas has been defeated by the USDA.
View ArticleMy Popcorn Is Stale, But I’m Eating It Anyway
If your food is stale, you're less likely to eat it, right? Not if you're reaching for stale food out of habit.
View ArticleThe Obesity Battle: Fast Food Vs. Supermarkets
Two studies come to conflicting conclusions about the social changes needed to reverse the obesity epidemic.
View ArticleChains Overhaul Kid’s Choices With Help From Michelle Obama
Soon parents will have healthier options on Red Lobster and Olive Garden menus -- for their children and themselves.
View ArticleAn Apple A Day? More Like A Twinkie
A new report, "Apples to Twinkies," finds that taxpayers are spending billions on junk food subsidies and only a fraction on fresh food subsidies.
View ArticleDenmark First Country To Legalize ‘Fat Tax’
Denmark began enforcing a tax increase on foods with 2.3 percent of more saturated fat, like butter, much to the Danes' chagrin.
View ArticleThe Obesity Epidemic Is Caused By Overeating, Right?
One study claims that we eat nearly 600 more calories per day than people did in the mid 1970s. But, the obesity epidemic is more complicated than that.
View ArticleTony The Tiger Isn’t Going Anywhere
Officials attempting to tighten marketing to children have decided to lay off of cartoon characters, but will it satisfy the food industry?
View ArticleSenate Says Yes To Spuds In School Lunch
In a blow to combating obesity, the Senate decided all vegetables on school lunches were safe, including potatoes (fried and otherwise.)
View ArticleDon’t Sweet Talk Me: Sugary Drinks In The News
New reports have been released concerning sugar-sweetened beverages and health. Will they have any impact on policy?
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