What You Eat Might Affect Your Ability to Get Pregnant
A new study looked at what nearly 2,600 American women ate and whether they had trouble getting pregnant. Researchers found that women who ate a lot of …
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Most Kids Don't Know Enough About Healthy Eating
Researchers in China surveyed over 2,400 elementary school students to see how much they knew about nutrition and healthy eating habits. They found that only …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Higher Risk of Throat and Stomach Cancer
Researchers studied over 1,200 people in Spain to understand how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and pre-made meals) affects …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Eat More Junk Food: Family and Neighborhood Clues
Researchers studied over 2,400 Canadian three-year-olds to understand why some children eat more ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) …
Read MoreDaycare Food Programs Help Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers studied over 1,000 young children to see how much the meals and snacks they eat at daycare affect their overall nutrition. They found that children …
Read MoreHow Good Nutrition Helps You Live Longer and Healthier
A major international group of nutrition experts came together to review what science tells us about how food choices affect not just how long we live, but how …
Read MoreHow Diet Affects Type 2 Diabetes in Women Worldwide
Researchers looked at how unhealthy eating habits contribute to type 2 diabetes in women around the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that in 2021 alone, …
Read MoreHow Eating Better Junk Food Helps Kids' Hearts Stay Healthy
Researchers studied 107 kids aged 7-16 with extra belly fat to see if a healthy eating program could improve their heart health. Half the kids followed a …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Get Sick More Often: What Science Found
Researchers looked at studies involving almost 171,000 preschool children to understand why some kids catch colds and respiratory infections more frequently …
Read MoreSchool Gardens Help Kids Eat More Healthy Lunches
Researchers wanted to see if having a school garden and teaching kids about nutrition would help them eat more of their school lunches. They watched students …
Read MoreHow Food Packaging Tricks Kids Into Thinking Junk Food Is Healthy
A new study looked at how children judge whether packaged foods are healthy based on what the package looks like. Researchers found that kids with impulsive …
Read MoreWhat Mexican Teens Eat Has More Healthy Antioxidants Than We Thought
Researchers studied what Mexican teenagers eat and found that their typical diet contains good amounts of antioxidants—natural compounds that help protect our …
Read MoreHow Package Design Tricks Kids Into Thinking Junk Food Is Healthy
A new study looked at how children judge whether packaged foods are actually good for them based on what the package looks like. Researchers found that kids …
Read MoreWhy Italian Teens Are Ditching the Mediterranean Diet
Researchers looked at 15 studies about whether Italian teenagers aged 10-14 are eating the Mediterranean diet—a healthy eating style with lots of vegetables, …
Read MoreBetter Eating Habits Help Soldiers Get Stronger and Fitter
Researchers studied 483 active-duty Army soldiers to see if eating healthier foods would help them perform better in fitness tests. They found that soldiers …
Read MoreCan Nurseries Help Kids Eat Better and Move More?
Researchers tested a program called NAPSACC UK designed to help nurseries and early childhood centers improve children's nutrition and physical activity …
Read MoreCan a 4-Week Lunch Class Help Kids Make Healthier Food Choices?
Australian kids eat way too much junk food and not enough fruits and vegetables. Researchers tested whether teaching fourth graders about healthy lunches would …
Read MoreWhat College Students Eat Affects Their Grades
Researchers studied 301 college students to see if eating healthy foods helps them get better grades. They found that while overall diet quality didn't …
Read MoreWhat Kids Learn About Food in School Isn't Enough
Researchers looked at nutrition classes in schools across the United States to see what students are actually learning about healthy eating. They studied 110 …
Read MoreWhat Kids Learn About Food in School Isn't Enough
Researchers looked at nutrition classes in schools across the United States to see what students are actually learning about healthy eating. They found that …
Read MoreEating More Variety May Help Fight Depression in Young People
Researchers studied over 13,000 young people in China to see if eating different types of foods affects depression. They found that students and teenagers who …
Read MoreWhy Young Indonesians Are Getting Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Indonesian teenagers and young adults to understand a health condition called metabolic syndrome—a group of problems like high …
Read MoreGetting Families Involved Helps Kids Eat Better and Move More
Researchers in China tested whether a special program could help families support their children in developing healthier eating and exercise habits. They …
Read MoreWhy More Teens Should Eat Beans and Lentils
A large study of Australian teenagers found that very few young people eat pulses—foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas. The researchers discovered that the …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures Healthy Eating Habits in College Students
Researchers created a new questionnaire called the Adaptive Eating Scale to measure how well college students eat in a balanced, enjoyable way. The scale …
Read MoreWhat Kids Learn About Food in School Isn't Enough
Researchers looked at nutrition classes in schools across the United States to see what students are actually learning about healthy eating. They found that …
Read MoreYour Complete Guide to Eating and Living Healthy
A major health organization has put together a comprehensive guide on how to live a healthier life. The guide covers everything from what you should eat …
Read MoreYour Genes May Influence How Much You Like Sweets and What You Eat
Scientists discovered that people inherit different abilities to taste sweetness, and this genetic difference might affect their food choices. Researchers …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Love Food and Others Are Picky Eaters
Researchers studied over 1,400 children ages 3-6 to understand how their eating personalities affect what they eat. They found that kids who enjoy food tend to …
Read MoreNew Program Teaches College Students How to Eat Healthier
College-age adults (18-25 years old) in the US tend to eat the worst diets of any adult group, which affects their health and school performance. Researchers …
Read MoreWhy Hospital Workers Struggle to Eat Healthy (And How to Fix It)
Doctors and nurses work in stressful, fast-paced hospital environments that make it hard to eat well. Researchers studied 38 healthcare workers who had tried …
Read MoreEating for the Planet May Protect Your Kidneys
Researchers followed nearly 100,000 British adults for about 9 years to see how their eating habits affected kidney health. They found that people who followed …
Read MoreFree Fruits and Veggies Help Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers studied a program that gave families free fruits and vegetables plus cooking lessons to see if it would help kids eat better. Over six months, 176 …
Read MoreTeaching Kids to Cook: A New Way to Help Them Stay Healthy
Doctors are discovering that teaching children and parents how to cook healthy meals can help kids make better food choices and stay healthier their whole …
Read MoreWhat College Students Eat Affects Their Heart Health and Body Shape
Researchers studied 404 college students in Ecuador to understand how their eating habits and where they're from affect their body composition and heart …
Read MoreWhat We Eat Affects Cancer Risk: New Study Shows Diet Matters
Researchers looked at how food choices affect cancer deaths in China and around the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that eating more vegetables and less …
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 MoreWhy Exercise Helps Doctors and Nurses Feel Better at Work
Researchers studied 353 healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia to understand how diet, exercise, and weight affect how happy and healthy they feel. They found that …
Read MoreRed Meat and Colon Cancer: What Global Health Data Shows
Researchers analyzed health data from around the world to understand how eating a lot of red meat affects colon cancer rates. They looked at information from …
Read MoreUnderstanding Nutrition Knowledge Helps People Eat More Vegetables and Fruit
Researchers in China studied how well people understand nutrition and whether that knowledge affects how many vegetables and fruits they eat. They surveyed …
Read MoreSchool Lunch Program Boosts Kids' Fruit and Veggie Eating
Researchers studied how California's school lunch nutrition program (CalFresh Healthy Living) affected what kids eat and how much they exercise after schools …
Read MoreEating More Vegetables May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers in Mexico City studied 394 men with prostate cancer and 793 healthy men to understand how different eating patterns affect cancer risk. They found …
Read MoreCollege Students Need Better Sleep, Less Screen Time, More Exercise
Researchers surveyed over 500 college students in India to understand their daily habits and health. They found that students aren't getting enough sleep, …
Read MoreTeaching Teens Better Eating Habits in Pakistani Schools
Researchers in Pakistan are testing a new program to help teenagers eat healthier by teaching them about nutrition in school. The program involves training …
Read MoreCan Supermarkets Help Older Adults Eat Better Foods?
Researchers in Japan are testing whether special programs in supermarkets can help older people eat a wider variety of healthy foods. As people age, eating …
Read MoreSchool Program Helps Teens Eat Less Junk Food in Indonesia
Researchers in Indonesia studied whether a healthy eating program called Aksi Bergizi actually changed what teenagers eat. They compared 253 students who …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help Young Adults Eat Healthier Foods?
Researchers in Australia are testing whether a smartphone app can help young adults eat more plant-based foods like beans and nuts while eating less meat and …
Read MoreWhy Processed Meat May Increase Disease Risk
A major review of nutrition research shows that eating a lot of processed meat—like bacon, sausage, and deli meat—is linked to serious health problems …
Read MoreWhy Good Nutrition Should Be Your Main Focus, Not an Afterthought
This research article challenges the common idea that nutrition is just a small bonus to health and fitness. Instead, it argues that eating well should be a …
Read MoreLong Commutes May Hurt Your Diet and Your Family's Health
A new study from China looked at whether spending a lot of time commuting to work affects what people eat. Researchers found that workers with longer commutes …
Read MoreHow College Cafeterias Can Help Students Eat Healthier
Researchers looked at studies about how college and university food services can encourage students and staff to make healthier and more environmentally …
Read MoreWhat College Students Eat Affects Their Heart Health
Researchers studied 404 college students in Ecuador to understand how their eating habits and background affect their heart health. They found that students …
Read MoreWhat Singapore Moms Feed Their Babies: A Health Check
Researchers in Singapore looked at what mothers and their young children eat to understand if their diets are healthy. By studying the eating habits of moms …
Read MoreEating Right for Peak Health: A Doctor's Guide to Better Nutrition
A team of ear, nose, and throat doctors reviewed what we know about nutrition and how it affects our bodies. They found that good nutrition isn't about …
Read MoreMost Italians Aren't Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Italian adults to see how their eating habits compared to official healthy eating guidelines. They found that most people …
Read MoreWhat College Students Eat Affects Their Weight, Study Shows
Researchers studied 251 female college students majoring in nutrition to understand how their eating habits and lifestyle choices affected their weight. They …
Read MoreHelping International Students Eat Healthier with Mediterranean Diet
When students move to a new country, they often change what they eat based on what's available and what their new culture prefers. This change can be good or …
Read MoreHow a 9-Week Diet Plan Helped Overweight Kids Get Healthier
Researchers in Poland tested whether helping kids eat better could improve their health. Sixty-eight children aged 7-12 who weighed more than they should …
Read MoreFun Game Helps Little Kids Eat More Vegetables
Researchers tested a digital game called Veggies4myHeart to see if it could help preschool children (ages 3-6) become more interested in eating vegetables. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies to understand how food choices might affect prostate cancer risk and treatment. They looked at patterns in what people …
Read MoreYour Kitchen Setup Affects How Many Veggies You Actually Eat
A new study from Japan looked at why people aren't eating enough vegetables, even though health experts recommend 350 grams (about 12 ounces) daily. …
Read MoreWhy Indian Teens Choose Unhealthy Snacks: What Parents Should Know
Researchers in India interviewed 62 teenagers about their snacking habits to understand why they often choose unhealthy snacks instead of nutritious ones. The …
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 MoreOnline Weight Loss Program Helps Kids in Low-Income Families
Researchers tested a new online program called JOIN for ME designed to help kids ages 6-12 who are overweight. The program worked with families from low-income …
Read MoreCan Restaurants Help Kids Choose Healthier Meals?
American children eat too much fast food that's high in calories, sugar, and salt. Researchers tested whether restaurants could help kids make healthier …
Read MoreCustom Nutrition Plans Based on Your Body's Chemistry
Scientists are discovering that one-size-fits-all diet advice doesn't work for everyone. A new review in Clinical Chemistry explores how personalized …
Read MoreGrowing Gardens Helps Kids Eat Better and Move More
Researchers wanted to see if letting kids garden at school would help them develop healthy habits. They studied 30 children for 16 weeks—half did gardening …
Read MoreWhat Kids' Urine Reveals About Sweeteners and Weight
Researchers studied 500 Dutch children and teenagers to understand how artificial sweeteners and sugars relate to obesity. Instead of asking kids what they ate …
Read MoreWhat Helps People Stick to Healthy Eating? A Turkish Study
Researchers in Turkey wanted to understand what helps adults successfully manage their weight and eat healthier. They looked at four main things: how confident …
Read MoreMany Kids Missing Key Vitamins and Minerals
A new review of German nutrition studies shows that many children and teenagers aren't getting enough important vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, …
Read MoreEating Smart and Knowing Food Helps Prevent Diabetes
Researchers studied over 6,000 Turkish adults to understand how eating habits and food knowledge affect the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (a group of …
Read MoreCan a Community Program Help People Eat More Plants?
Researchers in Germany tested whether a 10-week community program could help people develop better habits around eating more plant-based foods. The program …
Read MoreWhy Teen Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
Teenagers are growing fast and need good nutrition, but this critical time is often overlooked. A new review shows that many teens face a "triple burden" of …
Read MoreCan a Website Help Young Adults Eat Better Before Having Kids?
Researchers wanted to know if a website could help young adults improve their eating habits before having children. They studied how people used a digital tool …
Read MoreHow Some Foods Help You Eat Healthier Without Trying
Scientists have discovered that certain foods act like "helpers" that encourage you to eat other healthy foods together. For example, eating whole grain bread …
Read MoreTeaching Teachers About Healthy Eating in Schools
Researchers are testing a new online program to help Montessori teachers learn more about nutrition and teach healthy eating habits to young children. The …
Read MoreHow Becoming a Dad Changes What Food Men Keep at Home
Researchers in the UK followed 14 first-time fathers from pregnancy through their baby's birth to understand how they set up their kitchens and food choices. …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Healthy Eating Help Kids with Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in children and teenagers, but we don't know enough about how lifestyle changes can help them manage it. Researchers …
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Food Helps Them Eat Healthier
Researchers tested whether teaching elementary school students about nutrition and emotions could help them make better food choices. They worked with 635 …
Read MoreHow Teaching Parents About Food Helps Kids Eat Better
Researchers looked at 37 different programs designed to help parents make healthier food choices for their young children. These programs teach parents …
Read MoreWhat Makes Kids' Weight-Loss Programs Actually Work?
Researchers looked at over 200 studies testing different ways to help kids stay at a healthy weight. They found that programs work better when they're fun, …
Read MoreWhat Night-Shift Nurses Eat Affects How They Feel
Researchers studied 1,024 nurses working night shifts at hospitals in Hangzhou, China to understand how their eating habits affect their overall well-being. …
Read MoreCan Mediterranean Diet Stop Kids From Getting Overweight?
Researchers are testing whether teaching young children about Mediterranean eating habits and getting them to exercise more can prevent obesity. The study, …
Read MoreCan Teaching Kids to Cook Help Them Eat Healthier?
Researchers wanted to know if children who have better cooking skills eat healthier foods. They studied 81 kids with an average age of 9 years and asked them …
Read MoreWhat Stops People From Eating Healthy Mediterranean Food?
Researchers looked at 37 studies involving thousands of adults living in Mediterranean countries to understand why people struggle to stick with the …
Read MoreMost People With Fatty Liver Don't Know How to Eat Right
Researchers in China surveyed 357 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (a condition where fat builds up in the liver) to see what they knew about …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Fitness Help Kids' Hearts Stay Strong
Researchers studied 1,389 children in China to understand how eating well affects heart and metabolic health. They found that kids who ate healthier diets had …
Read MoreLearning to Cook May Help Fight Obesity in Palestinian Communities
A new study looked at how cooking skills affect what people eat and their weight in Palestinian communities. Researchers found that people who know how to cook …
Read MoreUnderstanding Food Labels Helps You Eat Healthier and Save the Planet
Researchers in Turkey studied 495 college students to see if understanding nutrition information helps people make better food choices for their health and the …
Read MoreCan Online Classes Help Young Adults Eat Better for the Planet?
Researchers in Turkey created an online nutrition course to teach young adults about eating in ways that are healthier for both their bodies and the …
Read MoreFamily Meals Matter: Why Eating Together Helps Kids and Dads Eat Healthier
A new study from Finland looked at whether eating meals together as a family affects how healthy everyone eats. Researchers asked nearly 300 families with …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Weight Gain in Kids and Teens
A major study following nearly 5,000 German children and teenagers for 11 years found that eating more ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary …
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Food Helps Them Grow Healthier
Malnutrition affects millions of children worldwide, causing problems with learning, growth, and development. Researchers are testing whether teaching children …
Read MoreSchool Food Programs Help Kids Eat More Variety
Researchers tested a new program called Project Daire that changes how food is offered in elementary schools. They wanted to see if kids would eat a wider …
Read MoreCooking Classes Help People Prevent Kidney Stones
Researchers tested whether online cooking classes could help people who get kidney stones learn to eat healthier. Forty-six adults who had kidney stones before …
Read MoreTraining Cafeteria Workers Helps Students Choose Healthier Meals
Researchers wanted to help vocational school cafeteria workers serve healthier food and talk to students about good nutrition choices. They trained 17 …
Read MoreColorful Plate Tool Helps Kids Make Healthier Food Choices
Researchers tested a fun, colorful plate guide called Nutripiatto with 781 Italian children to see if it could help them eat better. The tool shows kids what …
Read MoreWhy What Teens Eat Matters for School Success
Researchers studied 281 teenagers in Pakistan to understand how their eating habits affect their school performance and how they feel about their bodies. They …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Weight Affect Your Caffeine Habits and Eating Choices
Researchers in Turkey studied 509 adults to understand how body weight, exercise habits, and caffeine use are connected. They found that people who exercise …
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 MoreEating Well and Exercise Keep Your Grip Strong as You Age
Researchers followed over 2,600 Korean adults for 8 years to see how their eating habits and exercise routines affected their hand grip strength. They found …
Read MoreBetter Carbs May Help Teens Feel Less Sad and Anxious
Researchers studied 192 high school students in Turkey to see if the type of carbohydrates they ate affected their mood and anxiety levels. They found that …
Read MoreCan Brain Training Help Teens Make Better Food Choices?
Researchers tested whether a simple brain-training game could help teenagers resist tempting foods. In this small study, 43 teens played a game designed to …
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Food Helps Them Eat Better in Saudi Arabia
Researchers looked at 12 studies from Saudi Arabia between 2017 and 2024 to see if teaching people about nutrition actually works. They found that when schools …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods Are Harming Kids' Health
A new comprehensive review shows that ultra-processed foods—like packaged snacks, sugary cereals, and fast food—make up about two-thirds of what American …
Read MoreCan Schools Help Kids Eat Better and Stay Healthier?
Researchers looked at 51 different studies to see if changing school food environments and teaching kids about healthy eating actually works. They found that …
Read MoreHow Much Gluten Contamination Really Matters in Gluten-Free Foods
Researchers looked at over 27,000 food samples to understand how much gluten accidentally gets into foods that are supposed to be gluten-free. They found that …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Fight Depression in COPD Patients
Researchers studied over 1,000 people with COPD (a lung disease) to understand why depression is so common in this group. They found that people who ate more …
Read MoreSimple Health Classes Help Young Soldiers Stay Fit During Service
Researchers in Austria tested whether teaching young men about healthy eating and exercise could help them stay fit during mandatory military service. They …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Heart Health Risk
Researchers looked at how different eating patterns relate to heart disease and metabolic health in people without existing health problems. By studying what …
Read MoreWhy Your Eating Habits Stay the Same (And Your Kids' Do Too)
Researchers followed families for 6 years to understand how people develop healthy eating skills. They discovered that the way adults and children approach …
Read MoreWhy Saudi Women Say Yes to Veggies But Don't Eat Them
Researchers surveyed 476 Saudi women to understand why they don't eat enough fruits and vegetables, even when they think it's a good idea. The study found that …
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