U.S. Dietary Panel May Green-Light Desserts, Treats
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By E.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- The new federal dietary formula may offer sweet rewards for following its guidelines, an idea that's not settling well with nutritionists...
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Like many Americans at this time of year, the food industry has been talking a lot about healthy eating, improved nutrition and making better choices.
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Low-carbohydrate bakery products have taken the US market by storm and are set to stay, according to a new report. Euromonitor Internationalâs latest research shows that growth in reduced carbohydrate or
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New York City's board of health on Tuesday ordered restaurants to standardize how they display the number of calories in dishes on their menus in an effort to combat obesity.
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Many busy Americans may be stumped by how exactly to manage the new dietary guidelines for Americans released last week.
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By Susan Gordon, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Jun. 19--Call it the sugar diet.   A University of Puget Sound botanist and her students are testing the sweetener's restorative powers on the South Sound's vulnerable short-grass prairies.
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New eating guidelines issued by the U.S. government on Wednesday stress losing weight by eating more vegetables, fruits and whole grains but stop short of limiting any specific food group.
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New eating guidelines issued by the  U.S. government on Wednesday stress losing weight by eating  more vegetables, fruits and whole grains but stop short of  limiting any specific food group.
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Succumbing to complaints, state officials have relaxed their ban on sugary treats enough to allow birthday cakes and cupcakes back into elementary school classrooms.
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A panel of doctors and scientists recommended  at least three one-ounce servings of whole grains a day and called for Americans to control their weight by being physically active.
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FALMOUTH, Maine -- A gold star rating system aimed at helping food shoppers make healthier choices seems to have some influence _ meaning more Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Honey Nut Clusters in shopping carts.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be given the power to regulate tobacco products and cigarette taxes should be hiked as part of a government campaign to reduce smoking, an expert panel recommended on Thursday.
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Low-fat, plant-based diets may  help prevent or slow the progression of prostate cancer,  according to a new research review.
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A new study has revealed that a low-glycemic-index (low-GI) diet, in which carbohydrates are low in sugar or release sugar slowly, can lead to weight loss, reduced body fat, and reduction in risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Discretionary calories. Those two words are likely to become part of the nutritional lexicon when new U.S. Dietary Guidelines are unveiled early next year. The guidelines, updated every five years, provide a nutritional blueprint for the nation.
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A U.S. panel of nutrition experts on Friday proposed new federal dietary guidelines that acknowledged a link between soft drinks and weight gain, but stopped short of recommending that overweight Americans eat less sugar.
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A study finds women who can taste bitter compounds are less likely to eat fat and sweet treats. By Linda A. Johnson / Associated Press.