Study: Subway food may not be much healthier than McDonald's
Study: Subway food may not be much healthier than McDonald's Subway may promote itself as the "healthy" fast food restaurant, but it might not be a…
Magnesium may be as important as calcium to kids' bone health
Magnesium may be as important as calcium to kids' bone health Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to…
Vitamin D may lower diabetes risk in obese children and adolescents
Vitamin D may lower diabetes risk in obese children and adolescents Being obese puts individuals at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a disease in…
High protein breakfast reduces evening snacking
High protein breakfast reduces evening snacking According to a new study, eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and…
Most pre-packaged meals, snacks for toddlers contain too much salt
Most pre-packaged meals, snacks for toddlers contain too much salt Nearly 75 percent of commercial pre-packaged meals and savory snacks for toddlers are high…
High glycemic index foods and dairy products linked to acne
High glycemic index foods and dairy products linked to acne New research has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and…
Fast food diet linked to asthma and eczema severity in kids
Fast food diet linked to asthma and eczema severity in kids Eating three or more weekly servings of fast food is linked to the severity of allergic asthma,…
Combo-snack of cheese and vegetables cut kids calories
Combo-snack of cheese and vegetables cut kids calories Kids given a combination of cheese and vegetables will eat only about a quarter as many calories as…
Occasional family meals enough to boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake
Occasional family meals enough to boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake Eating meals together as a family, even if only once or twice a week, increases…
Iron, omega-3s have different effects on kids' brains
Iron, omega-3s have different effects on kids' brains For children with low stores of two brain-power nutrients, supplements may have different, and complex,…