Many consumers make up their own diets
Many consumers make up their own diets Many Americans are following self-designed diets, even as the mania surrounding low-carbohydrate weight-loss regimens…
Most low-carb dieters eat too many carbs
Most low-carb dieters eat too many carbs Most Americans who say they are following low-carb diets are actually eating more carbohydrates than such diets…
A guide to serving sizes
A guide to serving sizes Super-sizing has pervaded our food supply. Restaurants serve up gargantuan portions on larger plates. Fast food chains pour oceanic…
Stomach size alone affects food intake
Stomach size alone affects food intake Although bigger people tend to have bigger appetites, the size of the stomach--and not just the size of the…
Pounds re-gained after a weight loss are hard to lose
Pounds re-gained after a weight loss are hard to lose Pounds that make a comeback after a person loses a lot of weight may be particularly hard to shed…
Fast food tied to higher calorie intake in kids
Fast food tied to higher calorie intake in kids Almost one third of U.S. kids eat fast food on any given day, downing extra calories, sugar and fat in the…
Whole grains help control women's weight
Whole grains help control women's weight Middle-aged women who favor whole grains over white bread and other refined grains may put on fewer pounds as they…
Weekend calories could spell weight gain
Weekend calories could spell weight gain Weekends are a danger zone for weight gain, according to a study that analyzed the food consumption of thousands of…
Low-carb dieters gain more over holiday season
Low-carb dieters gain more over holiday season Followers of the popular low-carbohydrate diets may gain more than the average amount of weight when they sit…
Healthier fast food may not win battle of bulge
Healthier fast food may not win battle of bulge Nutritionists have welcomed moves by McDonald's and Burger King to add more healthful fare to their…