How can we improve nutrition for people on a budget?

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It is an extremely sad truth that eating healthy can be quite costly in the United States, or that access to healthy foods and adequate nutrition is limited to well-to-do neighborhoods. Food prices have risen significantly this past year, motivating …

How can working moms keep their kids (and themselves) on the right track?

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  Women are rapidly dominating the work force, as more and more women are becoming more career driven, and also helping to get our economy back on track. Statistics show that In 2009, the overall labor force participation rate of …

Food deserts? Or fast food?

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A new national survey shows that even if groceries stores with healthy foods are available, people (especially men) will still eat more fast food if the fast food places are nearby (within 2 miles).  The authors state: Greater supermarket availability …

IS FAST FOOD ADDICTIVE?

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I saw this ad for fast food at a bus stop in downtown Chicago last night.  I disagree! Dr. David Kessler, who used to run the FDA, has published a fascinating book, “The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the …