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Removing Sugary Sodas is a Good Beginning, But…
While many schools have removed sugary sodas from the school vending machines and other points of purchase, sugary fruit beverages and Gatorade-like drinks are still available in most schools....
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What Can You Eat for 100 Calories?
The 100 calorie packs available in most major food markets can be a handy way to maintain snack portion control between meals. The challenge, read the nutrition label and see what the salt, fat and...
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Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, wants all Americans to know about programs and resources to help children and parents curb obesity including the President’s Council on Fitness,...
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Parents Underestimate the Calories in Fast Food Meals
At a recent meeting of the Obesity Society Jason Block, MD, of Harvard Medical School and fellow researchers reported that parents often underestimate the calories their school-age kids are consuming...
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Regulating Sugars in Soft Drinks
In a press release issued yesterday, HealthDay News reported that a leading consumer advocacy group, along with nutrition experts and health agencies from a number of U.S. cities, are calling for...
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