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Junk foods still plentiful at elementary schools
Junk food remains plentiful at the nation's elementary schools despite widespread efforts to curb childhood obesity, a new study suggests.

11 instant mood-boosting foods

Dark chocolate, blue potatoes and lemon macaroons! Find out what other surprising foods can help feed your brain and improve mood. Dark chocolate, blue potatoes and lemon macaroons! Find out what other surprising foods can help feed your brain and improve mood.




Low-fat, schmo-fat. Only the calories count
People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories come from may not matter as much as simply cutting back on them, according to a study.

Weight-loss Challenge: It's the home stretch!

With a few more days to go and a few more pounds to lose in the challenge, readers share their motivation and what's working for them.With a few more days to go and a few more pounds to lose in the challenge, readers share their motivation and what's working for them.




USDA mandates healthier school lunches

Millions of schoolchildren in the United States will see more fruit and vegetables and less fat on their lunch plates under new federal standards.Millions of schoolchildren in the United States will see more fruit and vegetables and less fat on their lunch plates under new federal standards.


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Obesity epidemic shows no hint of retreating

More than one-third of adults and almost 17 percent of children were obese in 2009-10, echoing the same results since 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.America's obesity epidemic is proving to be as stubborn as those maddening love handles, and it shows no sign of reversing course.




Girls who graze gain less weight
Girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on fewer pounds and gained fewer inches to their waistlines over the next decade than those who only ate a couple of times each day, according to a new study.

Will knowing your DNA motivate you to lose weight?
The claim by Ion Torrent on Tuesday that a reasonably affordable machine capable of mapping an individual?s complete genetic makeup for $1,000 will be ready by the end of the year has technology geeks in a tizzy.

Celebrate your mini-goals with non-food rewards

Rather than focus on the total amount of weight you need to lose, set one or two objectives for the week. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 10,000-pound Weight-Loss Challenge. You can do it!Rather than focus on the total amount of weight you need to lose, set one or two objectives for the week. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 10,000-pound Weight-Loss Challenge. You can do it!




Give slim kids higher marks, says diet guru
Pierre Dukan, the nutritionist behind the popular but controversial Dukan diet, has suggested that France tackle child obesity by giving extra exam marks for slimness.
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Detox the natural way for extreme results

If you've saddled yourself with a restrictive, faddish detox diet this new year, you'll want to hear nutritionist Keri Glassman's number one rule of detoxing, the natural way: EAT!If you've saddled yourself with a restrictive, faddish detox diet this new year, you'll want to hear nutritionist Keri Glassman's number one rule of detoxing, the natural way: EAT!




No choice but the vending machine? Here's what to eat

TODAY.com nutritionists tell us what to eat if you absolutely MUST eat from a vending machine.TODAY.com nutritionists tell us what to eat if you absolutely MUST eat from a vending machine.




Obesity linked to older adults' risk of falls
Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall -- though the most severely obese may be somewhat protected from injury, a new study suggests.

Will '50 minute jog' label curb your soda habit?
Displaying the amount of time you'd need to jog in order to burn off the calories from a sugary drink, rather than showing a calorie count, may be more effective in dissuading you from consuming those beverages, new research suggests.

Nibbling may not expand your waistline, study finds
A little nibbling between meals may not show up on your waistline, a small study of Norwegian women suggests.
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Experimental diet drug keeps weight off for 2 years
An experimental diet drug seems to help some obese people shed pounds, and keep them off for two years, researchers report.
Diet craze has Norway begging for butter
The soaring popularity of a fat-rich fad diet has depleted stocks of butter in Norway creating a looming Christmas culinary crisis.
Some kids' cereals pack more sugar than a Twinkie

With 20 grams of sugar per one-cup serving, Kellogg's Honey Smacks has more sugar than a Twinkies snack cake, which has 18 grams of sugar. A bowl of cereal and cold milk is a childhood breakfast staple in America, but a new review reveals some brands of kids cereal contain more sugar per serving than a Twinkie or Chips Ahoy! cookies.




Sick'nd by Chik'n? Group warns of fungus meat

A consumer watchdog group claims hundreds of vegetarians have been struck with horrid reactions after eating fungus-based fake meat products. A consumer watchdog group claims hundreds of vegetarians have been struck with horrid reactions after eating fungus-based fake meat products.


FDA warns against HCG hormone diet pill fad
Weight-loss products containing the hormone HCG are illegal and potentially dangerous, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today, and consumers are advised to steer clear of the oral drops, pellets and sprays that can be found online and in retail stores.
91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?'

Bernice Bates, who at 91 is officially the world's oldest yoga instructor, teaches in front of a yoga class, as she's been doing since 1960.Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.




4 natural food cures: Eat your way to good health
Alternative medicine is not so alternative these days, as four out of 10 adults are now turning to natural remedies to help with certain health problems. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer lets us in on her favorite natural cures, all found in food.
McDonald's finds way around 'Happy Meal ban'

San Francisco's so-called Happy Meal ban goes into effect Thursday, but McDonald's has already found a way around it ? by charging for the toy.San Francisco's so-called Happy Meal ban goes into effect Thursday, but McDonald's has already found a way around it ? by charging for the toy.


Morning snacking may be damaging your diet
Snacking between breakfast and lunch might ding your diet more than snacking at other times of the day, a new study suggests.

Opinion: Officials wrong to put obese boy in foster care

An 8-year-old Ohio boy weighing 200 pounds was taken by officials who said his mother wasn't doing enough to control his weight. That was the wrong call, says Arthur Caplan, msnbc.com contributor and professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.An 8-year-old Ohio boy weighing 200 pounds was taken by officials who said his mother wasn't doing enough to control his weight. That was the wrong call, says Arthur Caplan, msnbc.com contributor and professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.


Can eating too much make your stomach burst?

How much would you have to eat in order for your stomach to actually burst? Is that even possible? The answers: A whole lot, and yes.How much would you have to eat in order for your stomach to actually burst? Is that even possible? The answers: A whole lot, and yes.


Taking a vitamin may lead to debauchery

Taking supplements can give people a false sense of invulnerability -- and a stronger inclination to have causal sex, skip exercising and lounge in the sun, a new study shows. Taking supplements can give people a false sense of invulnerability -- and a stronger inclination to have causal sex, skip exercising and lounge in the sun, a new study shows.




Underweight people at higher post-surgery risk
People who are underweight have a 40 percent higher risk of dying in the first month after surgery than patients who are overweight, according to new research released on Monday.
Vitamin D warning: Too much can harm your heart

Taking too much Vitamin D can raise the risk of your heart beating too fast and out of rhythm, a new report says.New research shows that higher than normal levels of vitamin D can cause the heart to beat too fast and out of rhythm, a condition called atrial fibrillation.


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Frequent snacking linked to healthier diet
People who munch on snacks between meals tend to have healthier diets than those who stick to eating only at regular mealtimes, a new study finds.
Pizza is a vegetable? Congress says yes
Congress wants to keep pizza and french fries on school lunch lines, fighting back against an Obama administration proposal to make school lunches healthier.
No gluten? No fat? Etiquette for diet restrictions

Co-owner Waylynn Lucas tops donuts with bacon at Fonuts bakery, which offers unfried, gluten-free and vegan donuts, in Los Angeles."If you would like to dine gluten-free, please ask to see our gluten-free menu." Restaurants are printing notes like this in droves, and hosts are now googling phrases like "lacto-ovo" before dinner parties.




Drug helps monkeys lose weight, are humans next?
A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. The study is only in monkeys, but tests in people could begin shortly.
The strange eating habits of Steve Jobs

No matter your opinion on the legacy of Steve Jobs, we can likely all agree on this: Dude had some unusual health habits.No matter your opinion on the legacy of Steve Jobs, we can likely all agree on this: Dude had some unusual health habits.


Desperate to lose weight, some gain it first

Spurred by strict insurance policies, some obese people actually gain weight in order to qualify for the surgery that can help them slim down.Spurred by strict insurance policies, some obese people actually gain weight in order to qualify for the surgery that can help them slim down.


Can't keep the pounds off? It's your hormones
Any dieter knows that it's hard to keep off weight you've lost. Now a study finds that even a year after dieters shed a good chunk of weight quickly, their hormones were still insisting, "Eat! Eat! Eat!"

British scientists breed new 'super broccoli'

A pack of Beneforte super broccoli shown at a Marks & Spencer store in London. The new variety was bred to contain two to three times the normal amount of glucoraphanin, a nutrient believed to help ward off heart disease. Popeye might want to consider switching to broccoli. British scientists unveiled a new breed of the vegetable that experts say packs a big nutritional punch.


Trainer gains 70 pounds to empathize with overweight
A once-buff Utah personal trainer has deliberately stopped exercising and watching his diet in an effort to empathize with overweight clients.

Food labels need Energy Star-like ratings, report finds

Busy shoppers need a simple food label that tells them the most important detail: how many calories per serving, according to a new report.Just like that Energy Star tag helps you choose your appliances, a new report says a rating symbol on the front of every soup can, cereal box and yogurt container could help hurried shoppers go home with the healthiest foods.


Know what you're eating? Not if food industry has its way
Do you have the right to know what you?re eating? The food industry apparently doesn?t think so.
'Natural' diet pills tainted with banned drug
Twenty brands of dietary supplements touted as so-called natural weight loss aids have been found to contain a prescription drug pulled from the market for safety concerns, the Food and Drug Administration warned today.
Living in poor neighborhood can hurt health
Back in the 1990s, the federal government tried an unusual social experiment: It offered thousands of poor women in big-city public housing a chance to live in more affluent neighborhoods.

Families of gastric bypass patients slim down, too

New research suggests that gastric bypass surgery often has a halo effect on patients' family members, causing them to also lose weight.New research suggests that gastric bypass surgery often has a halo effect on patients' family members, causing them to also lose weight.


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Brain scans show obese less able to stop food cravings
Thin people may be able to summon more mental defenses to resist tempting, high-calorie foods than obese people, researchers said on Monday.
'White' fruits, veggies take a bite out of stroke risk
The old adage that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a good one to follow, according to a new Dutch study. The researchers found that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may protect you against stroke.
FDA to Dr. Oz: Apple juice is safe after all
Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the nationally syndicated "Dr. Oz Show," tells TODAY he stands by his warnings about the arsenic levels in some brands of apple juice -- despite strong refutations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and questions raised by independent scientists.
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Michigan to require BMI reports on kids

Michigan Department of Community Health director Olga Dazzo speaks during an interview at her office in Lansing, Mich. As the state's top health official, Dazzo takes seriously the need to address Michigan's growing number of obese and overweight residents and the effect that's having on health care costs and quality of life. Gov. Rick Snyder plans to direct doctors in Michigan to begin monitoring the body weight of their young patients and provide the data to a new state registry, in one of the most extensive government efforts to address the growing problem of pediatric obesity, the Associated Press has learned.




Weight Watchers works, scientific study finds
Overweight patients told by their doctors to go to Weight Watchers lose around twice as much weight as people receiving standard weight loss care over 12 months, according to the findings of a study published on Thursday.
Rare surgery spurs greater weight loss, more risks
A less common form of obesity surgery may spur more weight loss than its far more popular cousin, gastric bypass ? but at the price of greater long-term risks, researchers reported Tuesday.
Wild stock market could make you eat more
If you find yourself opting for a slice of cake over a piece of fruit for dessert, even though you know it's loaded with calories, it may not be your fault. A combination of bad news about the economy and your survival instincts may be to blame, according to a new study.

Obesity's big fat cost to states: $15 billion per year
Obesity costs some states as much as $15 billion a year, a new study says.
Video: ?Superfoods? may ward off diseases

Aug. 22, 2011: Researchers are working to combine different vegetables or fruits that are known to have anti-cancer properties, in hope of developing foods that will target specific cancers. NBC?s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.  (Nightly News)Researchers are working to combine different vegetables or fruits that are known to have anti-cancer properties, in hope of developing foods that will target specific cancers. NBC?s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)


Bill Clinton goes vegan, but it's not going to be easy

Back in 2000, Bill Clinton ordered a cheeseburger "with the works" at a diner in Queens. Now a vegan convert, he's more likely to go for a bowl of legumes.In an almost hell-has-frozen-over moment, former president Bill Clinton ? legendary for his love of hamburgers and fries ? has become a vegan.




Healthy obese people may live as long as thin folks
Not everyone who is obese needs to lose weight ? it's possible to carry extra pounds and still be healthy, a new study says. Although obesity brings an increased risk of many health complications, the new study shows that people who are obese but do not have such complications might live as long as normal weight individuals.
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9 fast fixes for instant energy

Adults who drank tea 4 times a day for 6 weeks had lower levels of stress hormones, according to research.Having a low-energy day? Sometimes the problem is lack of sleep, but even if you?re well rested, certain diet or exercise habits or other lifestyle choices can bring on a slump.


Study: Healthy eating adds up on grocery bills

For a typical consumer, the simple act of adding more potassium to your diet could tack on hundreds more dollars to your annual grocery bill.If you are trying to eat as healthy as the government wants you to, it?s going to cost you: at least $7.28  a week extra, that is.


Your own brain thwarts diet with 'feed me' signals
When dieters starve themselves of calories, they starve their brain cells as well. New research finds that these hungry brain cells then release "feed me" signals, which drive hunger, slow metabolism and may cause diets to fail.

End of dieting? New movement breaks the cycle

This is what fitness looks like at Green Mountain at Fox Run, a Vermont weight-loss center for women. After decades of yo-yo dieting, many women lose the will to work out and watch what they eat. But according to a controversial new movement, it is possible to break this cycle of failed diets and poor health, even if you never end up in a pair of skinny jeans.


1 in 6 changes order when menus list calories
New York City's requirement that fast-food restaurants post calorie counts on menus led one in six customers to notice the information and buy foods with fewer calories, according to new research released on Tuesday.
How fatty foods brighten a bad mood

We already know that fatty, comfort foods can help bust a bad mood -- but new research from Belgian researchers gives new insight into why.We already know that fatty, comfort foods can help bust a bad mood -- but new research from Belgian researchers gives new insight into why.




School soda ban may affect black students most
State policies designed to eliminate junk food from school concession stands may be reducing disparities in soda consumption among teens of different racial and ethnic groups, a new study suggests.
Worst restaurant foods in U.S. named
A pork belly-topped cheeseburger, a sandwich stuffed with mozzarella sticks, and a 1,540-calorie slice of cheesecake were among the dishes that a health advocacy group singled out on Tuesday for over-the-top fat and sodium content.
Chain restaurants to offer healthier kids' food

Burger King signs at a restaurant in Annandale, VA, August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueNineteen U.S. restaurant chains, including Burger King and DineEquity's IHOP, are backing an industry effort to serve and promote healthier meals for children.


The skinny on milk nutrition: Cow, goat, rice or soy?

Soy milk is rich in protein, but some findings suggest it may fuel increased cancer risk.When we were kids, milk was simple: we drank it with cookies and poured it into our cereal, and it always came from cows. But a dizzying array of milk choices are available today. Which milk is best for you?


If you lost weight, you need all-new diet strategy now
Dieters have long lamented how hard it is to keep weight off after losing it, but the results of a new study may help.

For the love of fat: Why we crave chips and fries
It's hard to eat just one potato chip, and a new study may explain why.