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An example of one of the study's ultra-processed lunches consists of quesadillas, refried beans and diet lemonade. Participants on this diet ate an average of 508 calories more per day and gained an average of 2 pounds over two weeks.

It's Not Just Salt, Sugar, Fat: Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Drive Weight Gain

7:49pm May 16, 2019

by Maria Godoy

"Landmark" study finds a highly processed diet spurred people to overeat compared with an unprocessed diet, about 500 extra calories a day. That suggests something about processing itself is at play.

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Poor diet is the leading risk factor for deaths from lifestyle-related diseases in the majority of the world, according to new research.

Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds

12:45pm April 04, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world.

Potato Research Institute geneticist Jaroslava Domkářová says that while potatoes are a staple crop in the Czech Republic, the recent blue "specialty varieties" are harder to market.

Czech Republic Creates Tuber For Health-Conscious Purple-Potato Eaters

3:26pm November 16, 2017

by Morgan Childs

"Val Blue" is the first new variety bred at the Potato Research Institute since 2005. And though vibrant, unique types are popular elsewhere, they're still a hard sell in this potato-loving nation.

Dr. Daniel Nadeau gives Allison Scott tips on getting kids to eat healthy at Ralph's Supermarket in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Food As Medicine: It's Not Just A Fringe Idea Anymore

2:26pm January 17, 2017

by David Gorn

Treating people through nutrition is not a new idea, but it's making inroads as more medical professionals make meals a formal part of care, rather than relying solely on medications.

Last year, the Food and Drug Administration told the maker of Kind bars that some of its nut-filled snacks couldn't be labeled as "healthy." Now the agency is rethinking what healthy means, amid evolving science on fat and sugar.

FDA Is Redefining The Term 'Healthy' On Food Labels

8:42am October 03, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

Last year, the FDA told the maker of Kind bars some of its nut-filled snacks couldn't be labeled as "healthy." Now the agency is rethinking what healthy means, amid evolving science on fat and sugar.

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Health & Safety

Diet Foods Are Tanking. So The Diet Industry Is Now Selling 'Health'

4:48pm January 20, 2016

by Angus Chen

Consumers are increasingly disillusioned with diet products and programs. But they're also confused by new terms like gluten-free and non-GMO, industry analysts and nutritionists say.

Nychele Williams, 15, picks basil from the garden at Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C.

Healthy Eaters, Strong Minds: What School Gardens Teach Kids

12:08pm August 11, 2015

by Paige Pfleger

School-based urban gardens can have a measurable positive impact on kids — from improving their diets to helping boost engagement with academics.

Peter Mawson, director of animal health and research at the Perth Zoo in Australia, shows off a Western Swamp Tortoise in the zoo's breeding area (where visitors are not allowed). Like numbats, these tortoises are critically endangered and Mawson and his

How To Feed A Numbat: Zoo Cookery Aids Endangered Species

2:01pm May 18, 2015

by Sujata Gupta

Zoo nutritionists these days have to do more than try to keep displayed animals happy and healthy. Sometimes the goal is to bring endangered wildlife back from the brink.

Long-Term Depression May Boost Stroke Risk Long After Mood Improves

9:51am May 14, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

Even after the psychological pain is effectively treated, damage from long years of depression may linger. It seems to double the risk of stroke among adults over age 50, research suggests.

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Ella Barnes-Williams visits the thrift shop associated with Martha's Table, a nonprofit social services organization in Washington, D.C.

When Life Overwhelms, This Group Lends A Healthy Hand

2:03pm March 12, 2015

by Anders Kelto

Health care should go beyond a doctor's office, the creators of this program say. Students work as health advocates, helping patients find affordable housing, fresh food and social services as needed.

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