Learn more about the most popular products on store shelves and what the science says about their nutrient content and safety profiles. The USDA estimates that the average American consumes more than ...

It used to be that you had a few choices of cooking oils on supermarket shelves, such as corn oil, soybean oil, and canola oil—all clear, pale, odorless, and tasteless. Then along came the popularity ...

Though the walking from door to door on Halloween night is a great way to get kids to exercise, the bags full of candy at the end of their route are a scary reminder of the childhood obesity epidemic.

Why 'Yo-yo Dieting' May Lead to Weight Gain and Harm Cardiometabolic Health Weight cycling, repeated cycles of intentional weight loss and unintentional regain, is common among dieters. Also known as ...

With the official start of summer and temperatures on the rise, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone to rethink your drink and keep hydrated during summer months and throughout the ...

A new study found that eating less fiber, more saturated fat, and more sugar is associated with lighter, less restorative, and more disrupted sleep. Results show that greater fiber intake predicted ...

These surprising sources have unexpected nutrient profiles that make them fantastic additions to a healthful diet. High-fiber foods provide more than just roughage. Many also are an excellent source ...

Succumbing to the disease’s devastating consequences has become a way of life in certain parts of the world. But it doesn’t have to be, and for some populations touched by the Diabetes Wellness ...

A sedentary lifestyle is a common cause of obesity, and excessive body weight and fat in turn are considered catalysts for diabetes, high blood pressure, joint damage and other serious health problems ...

Some shoppers can’t get enough of these food items, but they’re not as nutritious as they believe. What two things do water, milk, butter, margarine, oil, ice cream, and yogurt all have in common?

Research indicates fats in dairy foods don’t increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and may in fact benefit health. When asked about dairy recommendations for people aged 2 and older, most ...

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the work that goes into preparing skaters for a long, strenuous season, courtesy of the New York Islanders’ strength and conditioning coach. Excess body fat isn’t an ...