Trying to eat healthfully? Choose an indulgent dessert first

An unusual study finds that when people choose an indulgent dessert before picking the rest of their meal, overall, they will consume fewer calories.

The best healthful fast-food options

Fast-food restaurants may save people time cooking at home, but some of their meal options may be high in calories and fat and low in nutrients. Learn about the most healthful fast-food options here.

Could longer school lunch periods encourage healthy eating?

Giving students more time to eat their lunch, new research suggests, may allow them to eat more of their meal and encourage healthier food choices.