Published: Sep 07, 2018

More than 27 percent of young children do not consume a single discrete serving of vegetables on any given day, according to the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study.

Published: Sep 06, 2018

When it comes to crushing hunger, it’s not when you eat but choosing the wrong meal (no matter the size) that can leave you hankering for more.

Published: Sep 06, 2018

Snacking continues to expand in both definition and daypart, with 71% of consumers defining a snack as “any item” and 46% of the U.S. population snacking at least three times per day.

Published: Sep 06, 2018

A new school year means the return to routine – and the challenge that goes along with that.

Published: Sep 06, 2018

New analysis "Affordability of the Eatwell Guide" from independent think tank the The Food Foundation finds that around 3.7 million children in the UK are part of families who earn less than £15,860 and would have to spend 42% of their after-housing incom

Published: Sep 06, 2018

The Myrciaria dubia, an exotic fruit grown in Bolivia commonly known as camu-camu, has proven effective in preventing obesity in mice, which gives doctors hope to be able to use it to fight this and other metabolic diseases, says a study published in the

Published: Sep 06, 2018

The EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme resumes with the school year in the participating EU countries.

Published: Sep 05, 2018

Vegans have been drawn as villains in the fake honey furore with Australia’s honey bee council sour on the consumer watchdog and a state food authority for failing to ban a company selling apple juice concentrate as vegan “honey”.

Published: Sep 05, 2018

It seems as if no decisions can be made in the Asian dairy market without the potential for expanding operations into the Chinese market.

Published: Sep 05, 2018

Coconut for Good Health, Wealth and Wellness was the theme for this year’s World Coconut Day, which was celebrated recently to commemorate the formation of the Asia Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).

Published: Sep 05, 2018

Do you often experience pain which lasts for days, weeks, months, or even up to a year?

Published: Sep 05, 2018

A recent report about "honey laundering" in Australia is another reminder of the benefit of supporting local farmers.

Published: Sep 04, 2018

'As a researcher, I have anecdotally heard parents say that their children prefer to have their food served in a particular way, including in a specific order.

Published: Sep 03, 2018

I grew up eating eggs from white shells; I didn't know they could be any other color.

Published: Sep 03, 2018

In the ever-changing world of nutrition news, another common edict has apparently been reversed.

Published: Aug 31, 2018

Primary care physicians and pediatricians may not be following current guidelines that recommend introducing puréed peanuts to allergy-prone babies before the age of 6 months, a Canadian study suggests.

Published: Aug 29, 2018

Chocolate is famous for two things: as a gift from a lover, and as solace during heartache.

Published: Aug 28, 2018

Fish oil supplements do not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with diabetes, said a study on Monday (Aug 27) that adds to a growing body of research on the ineffectiveness of pills containing omega-3 fatty acids.

Published: Aug 28, 2018

Food giant Heinz has been fined $2.25 million for misleading consumers by claiming one of its snacks, marketed for toddlers, was beneficial for young children.

Published: Aug 27, 2018

A study by University of Kentucky researchers is examining whether peach pits and walnut shells can be used to create cheaper, longer lasting lithium ion batteries.