Diets may affect DNA sequences of genes
In a study published in Genome Biology, researchers from the University of Oxford have demonstrated that the diets of organisms may affect the DNA sequences of their genes. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
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Poor diets negatively impact global health and economies
A report by the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition shows that poor diets are undermining the health of one in three people globally. IFT Daily News
Farmers’ markets may improve diets in low-income neighborhoods
A study published in Health Promotion Perspectives shows that farmers’ markets can be a way to help families on federal food assistance improve their diets. IFT Daily News
Americans’ diets improve, but ethnic and income gaps widen
According to the Los Angeles Times, more American adults are eating better, but a new analysis over 12 years (2000–2012) shows that the trend of improved nutrition is largely limited … Continue Reading →
U.S. infants’ diets are high in sodium, sugar
New research presented at the Experimental Biology conference shows that babies are not eating enough vegetables or whole grains. IFT Daily News
NYC calorie counts don’t add up to leaner diets
Six years after New York City mandated calorie counts in chain restaurants, a study published in Health Affairs shows calorie labels on their own may not reduce the overall number … Continue Reading →
Contribution of fast food to children’s diets
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that 14% of children’s’ calories come from fast food. The study also examines what types of fast food children consume. IFT Daily News
Top foods contributing to excess fat, sodium in children’s diets
Research presented at the Experimental Biology 2014 conference shows that cheese, hot dogs, and whole and 2% milk may be among the top foods and beverages contributing to saturated fat … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Improving Latino Diets (Video)
Latinos living in lower income, or inner city neighborhoods are often faced with a common challenge: access to affordable healthy food choices. read more Supermarket News
Packaged food diets may spur more weight loss
A study published in the Journal of Obesity shows that people who eat a diet of portion-controlled packaged foods may lose more weight than those who only get nutritional advice. … Continue Reading →