Tax drumbeat grows louder 09.24.2013 By Jeff Gelski Studies differ on the potential effects of taxing sugary drinks.Read More
Federal nutrition programs face dramatic cuts 09.24.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill aims to reduce spending on SNAP by $40 billion over 10 years.Read More
Burger King unveils skinnier spuds 09.24.2013 By Monica Watrous Satisfries are crinkle-cut french fries with less fat and fewer calories.Read More
Cracker Barrel learns to lighten up 09.20.2013 By Monica Watrous Launching a lower-calorie menu was a multimillion dollar investment for the chain.Read More
House votes to cut SNAP spending by $40 billion 09.20.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill passes by a count of 217 to 210.Read More
First Lady asks food companies to ‘lead the way’ on healthier eating 09.19.2013 By Eric Schroeder Says shift toward better-for-you foods is no 'passing trend or fad.'Read More
Bill to cut nutrition spending by $40 billion introduced 09.17.2013 By Jay Sjerven Proposed cuts are twice as high as the original House farm bill and 10 times the cuts sought by the Senate.Read More
Healthier food in schools a challenging sell, E.R.S. says 09.17.2013 By Laura Lloyd Plans are afoot to enhance the nutritional profile of optional foods by the beginning of the 2014 school year.Read More
C.D.C. calls antibiotic resistance a major health threat 09.17.2013 By Keith Nunes The agency said much of the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture is unnecessary.Read More
Study shows signs of improvement in obesity-related behaviors 09.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Adolescents eating more fruits and vegetables, fewer sweets and sweetened soft drinks.Read More