Nutrition

More cities are passing legislation to ban the construction of drive-through windows in an attempt to curb emissions, reduce litter and improve pedestrian safety. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.

Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs

Jodi Helmer

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Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.

Researchers in the U.K. say a teen has suffered vision loss after years of eating a highly limited diet consisting of snacking on Pringles potato chips, as well as French fries, white bread and some processed pork products.

Blind From A Bad Diet? Teen Who Ate Mostly Potato Chips And Fries Lost His Sight

Allison Aubrey

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A poor diet can lead to vision loss, experts say. For a teen, it's certainly rare, but a new case study documents blindness in a boy who ate lots of chips, white bread and bits of processed meat.

An FDA contract worker collects food and supplies from a food pantry in Baltimore. In the face of a Trump administration proposal that could cause 3 million people to lose federal food assistance, mayors from 70 cities are pushing back.

70 Mayors Reject Trump Food Stamp Proposal, Saying It Puts Kids At Risk

Bobby Allyn

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Mayors from 70 American cities send a letter to the Trump administration, saying a plan to push millions of people out of the federal food stamp program would punish some of the country's neediest.

Just three crops — wheat, corn and rice — make up nearly 60 percent of the plant-based calories in most diets, according to a new report. Above, a farmer inspects a plant in her dry maize field on March 13 in Zimbabwe.

For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign Urges

Eleanor Beardsley

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Global reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.

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A Mobile Pantry Brings Fresh Produce To Broward Schools. Now, It's Growing.

Caitie Muñoz

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Five years ago, a mobile food pantry started delivering fresh, healthy food to parents at one elementary school in Hollywood. Then, it went to three.Now,…

Slow carbs like whole-grain breads and pastas, oats and brown rice are rich in fiber and take more time to digest, so they don't lead to the same quick rise in blood sugar that refined carbs can cause.

You Don't Have To Go No-Carb: Instead, Think Slow Carb

Allison Aubrey

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Ditching carbs can lead to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here's the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.

The Trump administration is giving schools more flexibility in the meals they serve. Critics say the rollback on school lunch rules is bad for kids' health.

More Salt, Fewer Whole Grains: USDA Eases School Lunch Nutrition Rules

Allison Aubrey

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Advocates say the Trump administration's rollback of nutrition requirements could lead to school meals that are inconsistent with federal dietary guidelines.

Food assistance recipients spend about 10 percent of their food budget on sugary drinks, while the rest of the population spends about 7 percent.

Food Stamps For Soda: Time To End Billion-Dollar Subsidy For Sugary Drinks?

Allison Aubrey

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SNAP provides nutrition assistance for about 42 million Americans, but critics say now is the time to restructure the $70 billion annual program in a way that promotes healthier food choices.

Study: 1 In 3 U.S. Adults Eat Fast Food Each Day

Mike Stobbe / The Associated Press

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A government study has found that 1 in 3 U.S. adults eat fast food on any given day. That's about 85 million people.

Signs declare the calorie counts for sandwiches and other grab-and-go items at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less?

Allison Aubrey

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Starting Monday, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus. Research suggests this information helps diners cut back on calories in small ways that add up.

One reason frozen food sales might be faltering is because of design. "That glass door. It really creates a fence," says food trend analyst Phil Lempert.

Frozen Food Sales Feel The Heat As Consumers Opt For Fresh

Neda Ulaby

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Food from the frozen aisle accounts for only about 6 percent of grocery store sales — and that percentage has seen some declines over the past few years. The deli section, however, keeps expanding.

Cutting back up to 25 percent of your calories per day helps slow your metabolism and reduce free radicals that cause cell damage and aging. But would you want to?

You May Live Longer By Severely Restricting Calories, Scientists Say

Patti Neighmond

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Scientists have long been fascinated with whether dramatically restricting the amount of food we eat can help us live longer. New research suggests it might, but the question is, is it worth it?