What Young Adults Really Want in Their Meals
Researchers asked 229 young adults in Australia to choose between different meal options to understand what matters most when picking what to eat. The study …
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Junk Food Linked to More Broken Bones in Adults
Researchers in China followed over 13,000 adults for 14 years to see if eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, instant noodles, and sugary drinks) …
Read MoreWhy College Students Order What They Order Online
Researchers wanted to understand what influences college students when they use food delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats. They surveyed students about …
Read MoreWarning Labels Work Best to Stop People Buying Sugary Drinks
Researchers in China tested different types of warning labels on sugary products to see which ones actually stop people from buying them. They studied 1,800 …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control How Well You Stick to Healthy Eating
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might play a bigger role in controlling your eating habits than anyone thought. …
Read MoreEating Better for You AND the Planet: What Swedish Food Choices Reveal
Researchers looked at what people in Sweden eat and discovered something interesting: the foods that are best for your health aren't always the best for the …
Read MoreWhat Is Behavioral Nutrition and Why Does It Matter?
For the past 20 years, scientists have been studying how our behaviors and habits affect what we eat and our overall health. This article looks back at how the …
Read MoreHow Food Choices Help Prevent Disease and Stay Healthy
This chapter explores the powerful connection between what we eat and our ability to prevent serious diseases. Researchers and nutrition experts explain how …
Read MoreMost UK Adults Eat Too Much Ultra-Processed Food
Researchers looked at what over 8,000 UK adults ate between 2008 and 2019 to understand their ultra-processed food habits. They found that more than half of …
Read MoreWhat Parents Really Think About Packing Healthy School Lunches
Researchers in Australia asked 52 parents about how they decide what to pack in their kids' lunchboxes. Most parents (78%) try to include healthy foods and …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Can Help Save the Planet
Scientists reviewed research about how climate change and food are connected, and what makes people choose healthier, more eco-friendly foods. The good news? …
Read MoreYour Personality Might Influence What You Eat
Researchers wanted to understand if personality traits affect the foods people choose to eat. They surveyed 480 healthy adults under 45 years old about their …
Read MoreFeeling Confident About Food Labels? That's the Real Secret
A new study of over 2,000 American adults found that confidence in your ability to read and understand Nutrition Facts labels is the biggest factor in whether …
Read MoreClimate Labels on Cafeteria Menus Don't Change What Students Eat
Researchers tested whether adding climate-friendly labels to cafeteria food could help reduce environmental impact. They put special icons on menu items at …
Read MoreHow Scientists Study What People Eat in South Asia
Researchers looked at 50 studies from South Asia to understand how scientists measure what people buy, cook, and eat at home. They found that scientists use …
Read MoreWarning Labels with Words Work Best to Cut Sugar Orders
Researchers tested different ways to design warning labels on restaurant menus to help people notice and avoid high-sugar foods. They showed 4,083 adults …
Read MoreWhy Young People Eat Differently Than Their Parents
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied how three different age groups eat and make food choices. They surveyed over 1,100 people from Generation X (born in the …
Read MoreBad Air Makes People Buy Healthier Food (But Only for a While)
When air pollution gets worse in Chinese cities, something surprising happens: families start buying more healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy …
Read MoreFood Labels Help People With Diabetes Make Healthier Choices
Researchers studied how adults in Mexico, Mexican Americans, and other Americans use food labels to make healthier eating decisions. They found that people …
Read MoreWhy Japanese and German Adults Make Different Food Choices
Researchers wanted to understand why people in Japan and Germany make different choices about sustainable eating—like buying local food, reducing waste, and …
Read MoreWhy Whole Foods May Protect Your Health Better Than Ultra-Processed Foods
Researchers looked at how different types of foods affect our health by comparing whole, natural foods with ultra-processed options. The study suggests that …
Read MoreYour Genes May Influence What You Eat and Your Health
Scientists discovered that your genes—the instructions that make you who you are—may influence not just how smart you are, but also what foods you choose to …
Read MoreSmall Food Swaps Can Cut Pollution and Keep You Healthy
Scientists discovered that you don't need to completely change what you eat to help the planet and stay healthy. By making smart choices within the foods you …
Read MoreStore Labels Help People Buy Healthier Foods
Researchers watched what people bought at Canadian supermarkets before and after stores added a special labeling system called Guiding Stars® that shows which …
Read MoreNew Food Labels Help People Buy Healthier Foods
Researchers tested different types of labels on food packages to see which ones help people make healthier choices when shopping. They had over 5,600 people …
Read MoreCollege Students' Food Choices Harm Health and Planet
Researchers studied what 400 college students in South Africa were eating and discovered two big problems: their diets were missing important nutrients like …
Read MoreWhy Money and Education Matter for Eating Healthy Foods
A study of over 2,200 adults in China found that people with higher incomes and more education tend to eat a wider variety of foods. The research discovered …
Read MoreHow Eating With Friends Changes What You Eat
Researchers studied 26 people eating together and alone to understand how friends influence each other's food choices. They found that when people eat with …
Read MoreWhy Teens in Rural Uganda Make the Food Choices They Do
Researchers in Uganda wanted to understand why teenagers and young adults in rural areas eat unhealthy diets with lots of sugar drinks and few fruits and …
Read MoreLearning About Food Helps You Eat Healthier and Save the Planet
Researchers studied 1,712 adults in Turkey to see if knowing more about nutrition helps people eat better and follow a Mediterranean diet (which focuses on …
Read MoreDo Food Labels Help People With Diet-Related Health Problems?
Researchers looked at whether people with health conditions caused by diet—like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—actually use nutrition labels on food …
Read MoreWhat Brazilians Really Want in Healthy Yogurt
Researchers asked 177 yogurt-eating Brazilians what they think about special yogurts designed to boost health. Most people loved the idea of yogurts with …
Read MoreHow Time Pressure Changes Food Choices Differently for Men and Women
When you're rushed, do you make different food choices than when you have time to think? Researchers discovered that time pressure affects how men and women …
Read MoreWarning Labels Help Latino Shoppers Spot Unhealthy Foods
Researchers tested different types of food labels with over 3,000 Latino adults in the US to see which ones helped people identify unhealthy foods. They found …
Read MoreFood Warning Labels Help Older Adults Make Healthier Choices
Researchers studied 1,125 adults over 60 in Brazil to see how warning labels on food packages affect their shopping choices. They found that warning labels do …
Read MoreTeaching Teens to Read Food Labels Helps Them Make Better Food Choices
Teenagers today eat way more packaged and processed foods than previous generations, which can lead to health problems later in life. Researchers looked at 11 …
Read MoreHealthy Food Choices Can Help Prevent and Manage Many Diseases
A comprehensive nutrition guide explores how the foods we eat every day can either protect us from disease or make us more likely to get sick. The research …
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