Articles for Tag: "fast food"

High fat + high salt = weight loss? 
High fat + high salt = weight loss?
Researchers think that sodium may impact the way fat is absorbed by our bodies, but experts say don’t jump to conclusions.
Infographic: 4 tips to combat portion distortion 
Infographic: 4 tips to combat portion distortion
An expert shares ways you can minimize the calorie count in your meals.
Fast food is killing your gut bacteria 
Fast food is killing your gut bacteria
Those drive-thru favorites may be linked to health problems later in life.
Children with Type 1 diabetes are more likely to be hospitalized 
Children with Type 1 diabetes are more likely to be hospitalized
Kids living in poor neighborhoods or near fast food establishments are at higher risk.
Family stress can lead to weight gain in girls 
Family stress can lead to weight gain in girls
Teens from families worried about money may be at greater risk for obesity.
Fast food portion sizes aren’t getting smaller 
Fast food portion sizes aren’t getting smaller
Despite public health campaigns, sales of super-sized meals remains strong contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Steady diet of fast food could hurt kids academically 
Steady diet of fast food could hurt kids academically
Researchers have found children who frequently ate convenience meals lagged behind in school.