Why Measuring What People Eat Is Harder Than It Looks
Scientists who study how food affects our health face a big challenge: figuring out exactly what people actually eat. This editorial discusses the second …
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Can a Phone App Really Help Young Adults Eat Healthier?
Researchers in Norway tested whether a smartphone app could help young adults improve their eating habits. They split participants into two groups—one used a …
Read MoreCan Blood and Urine Tests Show What You Really Eat?
Researchers wanted to find out if special tests on blood and urine could accurately show what foods people eat, instead of just asking them what they ate. They …
Read MoreWhat's the Best Way to Track Weight Loss? A New Study Has Answers
Researchers studied 176 adults trying to lose weight using a digital app called Spark. They wanted to figure out which tracking methods actually work best: …
Read MoreCan Wearable Devices Track What You Eat?
Researchers are exploring whether smartwatches and fitness trackers can help monitor what people eat by measuring body signals like heart rate, temperature, …
Read MoreNew Online Food Tracker Helps People Before Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers tested a new online tool that helps people with severe obesity track what they eat over 24 hours before having weight loss surgery. The tool is …
Read MoreSmart Timing vs. Regular Check-ins: Which Captures Your Eating Better?
Researchers tested two different ways to track what young adults eat using phone surveys. One method sent surveys at times matched to each person's usual …
Read MoreHow Scientists Use America's Food Data to Study What We Eat
Researchers looked at how often scientists use data from a major U.S. government program that tracks what Americans eat. They found over 2,200 studies …
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