In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy examined the associations between meal timing and food processing. Unhealthy diets are risk factors for obesity and related…
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Study reveals the impact of built environment on adolescents’ BMI and eating behaviors
New research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents’ body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity status, and eating behaviors, according…
Does frequent eating inhibit unhealthy weight gain in children?
Even as childhood obesity continues to increase worldwide, with an estimated 390 million obese children and adolescents being heavier than expected for their age, temptations for children to eat a…
Scientists map neural pathways that lead to vomiting after eating contaminated food
In most cases, the presence of toxins in food can cause nausea and vomiting. These are bodily defenses aimed at minimizing the duration of exposure to the toxin. The pathways…
False claim that eating seedless watermelon causes cancer
The claim: Eating seedless watermelons treated with colchicine can cause cancer, infertility and more Social media users are warning against the purported dangers of seedless watermelon. “Eating seedless watermelon treated with…
Study: Eating Fish During Pregnancy Protects Against Mercury Toxicity
Is it safe to eat fish during pregnancy? You may have been told to avoid it, or to only eat limited amounts or certain types, but a recent study indicates…
Is there a right time for eating?
In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers assessed how calorie or energy intake (EI) time influences calorie distribution and all energy expenditure (EE) components, which, in…
Parents play an important role in adolescent vulnerability to emotional eating
Emotional eating, or eating as a coping mechanism for negative, positive, or stress-driven emotions, is associated with unhealthy dietary patterns and weight gain. A research article featured in the Journal…