By Densie Webb, PhD, RD It’s well known that obesity in the United States is at a record high, and…
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By David Yeager “As a food for human consumption, the sweet potato has been, and always will be, held in…
Regular consumption of caffeinated coffee may help prevent the return of colon cancer after treatment and improve the chances of…
Less than a month before Congress was due to vote on whether to reauthorize a controversial program mandating healthier school…
By Leesha Lentz Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) mostly has been associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity, but a new…
Previous research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shown that regularly consuming a “Southern-style” diet of fried foods,…
By Sharon Palmer, RDN School days are here, and it’s time for parents to get into the habit of packing…
“Back to school” means getting back into a routine that helps students achieve success in the new school year. Research…
By Lindsey GetzThis ancient whole grain packs a significant nutritional punch. Now that quinoa essentially has become a household name,…
“With the world’s population likely to exceed 9.5 billion by 2050, the global community faces an enormous challenge—how to ensure…