Unhealthy diets linked to more than 400,000 cardiovascular deaths

Eating a diet lacking in healthy foods and/or high in unhealthy foods was estimated to contribute to more than 400,000 deaths from heart and blood vessel diseases in the United States in 2015. Eating more nuts, vegetables, and whole grains, and less salt and trans fats, could save tens of thousands of lives in the US each year.

Facebook may play role in marketing junk food to teens, young adults

Facebook and other social media sites may contribute to the marketing of unhealthy foods to teenagers and young adults, according to new research.

When School-Based Nutrition Programs Involve Teachers, Staff, & Parents Kids Eat Healthier

Programs to promote healthy eating can substantially reduce the amount of unhealthy foods and beverages on school grounds if the programs focus on a school’s specific needs and involve teachers, parents, staff, and administrators, according to a Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in BioMed Central’s open access journal International Journal of Behavioral Nutr…

Men’s Diets Benefit From Good Communication Between Couples

Eating a healthy balanced diet is vital for all-round good health and although women try to keep their husbands on a healthy food track, the majority of married men tend to binge on unhealthy foods when away from home…

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown Says CDC Report On Children’s Food Environment Underscores Need For Strong Public Policies

Our nation’s youth face major roadblocks to good health with easy access to calorie-laden snacks, sugary beverages and other unhealthy foods in their schools and communities. With about 1 out of every 6 children in the U.S…

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown Says CDC Report On Children’s Food Environment Underscores Need For Strong Public Policies

Our nation’s youth face major roadblocks to good health with easy access to calorie-laden snacks, sugary beverages and other unhealthy foods in their schools and communities.