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The ‘Silent Tsunami’ Food Crisis in America
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Wednesday 21 May 2008 - 09:38 AM 
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Even in an over-retailed America, there are still heavily populated areas that lack that basic service provider of urban life, a grocery store.
Live Longer on the Rat Diet
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Monday 19 May 2008 - 16:35 PM 0 Comments
A new study has found that eating less makes mice live longer - and the benefits of a low-calorie diet are even greater than regular exercise provides.
Recipe for Reducing Kids’ Excess Weight
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Tuesday 08 April 2008 - 10:40 AM 0 Comments
In Miller-McCune.com's interview with nutritionist Marion Nestle, the author of What to Eat and other books declared, "You've got to get rid of the vending machines in the schools. They shouldn't be there in the first place." A recent study conducted in Philadelphia public schools, while not going to the lengths recommended by Nestle, suggests…
Rolling the Stone Away
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Monday 31 March 2008 - 17:07 PM 0 Comments
As regular readers of this space know, there aren't many things better about being a mouse than being a human. But here's one:
Apples: Not Just for Teacher Anymore
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Friday 21 March 2008 - 12:43 PM 0 Comments
Miller-McCune.com recently interviewed nutritionist Marion Nestle, who shared her views and experiences related to school food. Asked whether there were any data showing that schools striving to offer healthier food have seen an improvement in academic performance or behavioral problems, Nestle said she had only anecdotal evidence, and related…
Big Soda, the USDA, and School Food
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Thursday 20 March 2008 - 10:53 AM 0 Comments
The public is hearing mixed messages on eating right, and a prominent nutritionist believes government needs to cast off its lobbyist-inspired inhibitions and spread the gospel of common sense.
Policy-Heavy Play
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Tuesday 04 March 2008 - 14:14 PM 0 Comments
Views, Reviews and Interviews: ‘Fatworld’ shows video games can tackle (urp) weighty issues.
Eating Healthy Foods May Lighten Your Wallet
Written by: Michael Todd, Thursday 20 December 2007 - 23:23 PM 0 Comments
An unusual two-year analysis of grocery prices — based on the cost per calorie — reveals a nearly 20 percent rise in the cost of what are usually healthier foods, widening the already disturbing junk-food gap.
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