Monosodium glutamate, obesity and fatty liver disease

The commonly used food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been linked to obesity and disorders associated with metabolic syndrome including progressive liver disease.

Helping children be healthy – the science of school lunch

In terms of ambience, Charlotte Central’s cafeteria is – well, conjure up your own elementary school lunch experience. There’s more than one reason to run to recess.

Worldwide obesity rates see ‘startling’ increase over past 3 decades

An international research team has found that, unlike other major global health risks – such as smoking – obesity rates have significantly increased over the past 30 years.