Call for curb on the production and sale of cheap salty junk food

A World Health Organization adviser is calling for the government to stop food manufacturers and distributors producing and selling unhealthy, cheap, salty junk food.

City policy makes choosing a healthy beverage easier for Boston residents, employees

Policies supporting access to healthy beverages on city-owned properties can make healthier beverage options more accessible to city residents and employees, a Harvard study suggests.

Back to school: health tips for schoolchildren

In this Spotlight, we take a look at a number of health tips to help children heading back to the classroom stay as healthy as possible.

Photovoice: A useful method to learn about the food environment

Childhood obesity is linked to diet habits and food environment, but gaining information about these topics from children can often be difficult.

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Survey reinforces further understanding of dietary deficiencies and optimum nutrition needed

Data from a three-country survey seeking to understand beliefs of adults on the role of diet for optimal health, as well as consumption of key micronutrients including Omega-3 and Vitamin D, will…