Study: Poor Eating Habits Develop Early in Babies, Toddlers
The obesity epidemic, which affects an estimated 10 percent of American children ages 2-5, is rooted in poor eating habits that begin between ages 12 and 24 months, a new study presented at the annual...
View ArticleSchools Consider Banning Spicy Red Cheetos
A spicy flavor of the popular snack food Cheetos called “Flamin’ Hot Cheetos,” is being banned by school districts in three states because, officials say, the snack is too high in calories and fat, and...
View ArticleNew Rules Require Healthy Snacks at Schools
New federal school nutrition standards were released today, requiring that schools offer healthy snack choices to students and avoid unhealthy options like candy and chips. Healthy choices include...
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