"Smart Snacks" To Replace Junk Food In Schools, USDA

Out go junk foods during school hours and in come “Smart Foods”. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA is replacing candy bars and potato chips with granola bars and baked chips as part of the USDA’s new “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards

Appearance Matters More Than Health To Young Adults

When it comes to college-age individuals taking care of their bodies, appearance is more important than health, research conducted at the University of Missouri suggests…

Balancing protein intake, not cutting calories, may be key to long life

Getting the correct balance of proteins in our diet may be more important for healthy aging than reducing calories, new research suggests.