Dec 31 Majority of Americans favor calorie postings in restaurants, vending machines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even more. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch Will labeling calorie counts on menus bring down America’s obesity rates? By PBS News Hour Food chains, including restaurants, cafes and even some vending machines, will soon be required to list calorie counts clearly on their menus. Margaret Hamburg of the FDA, the group responsible for the new law, speaks with Judy Woodruff on the… Continue watching
Nov 14 Could coffee help prevent obesity’s negative side effects? By Nora Daly Coffee consumption may help offset some of obesity’s negative side effects, according to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceutical Research. Continue reading
Oct 11 Would you switch your favorite drink if it cost more? By William Brangham, Elisabeth Ponsot As San Francisco considers a tax on sugary beverages, NewsHour Weekend spoke with residents as they bought their favorite drinks. We asked: if the price of their beverage of choice increased, would it change their consumption behavior?… Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch Sugar showdown: Vote on San Francisco soda tax draws near By PBS News Hour As a vote on whether to raise the tax on sodas, teas, energy drinks and any others that contain added sugar sold in San Francisco draws near, advocates for the beverage industry and public health arena weigh in on how… Continue watching
Oct 09 Twitter Chat: Should the government tell us what to eat? By Nora Daly Do lawmakers have a right to regulate consumption of products that contribute to the nation's obesity epidemic?… Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch Study finds half of U.S. adults at risk for health problems related to elevated blood sugar By PBS News Hour One out of three Americans over 20 is pre-diabetic and another 29 million already have diabetes. According to a recent report, the risk for some cancers is 15 percent higher for someone with higher-than-normal blood sugar. Gwen Ifill speaks with… Continue watching
Jun 08 Kids out of school also missing subsidized lunch By Megan Thompson More than 21 million kids rely on free or reduced-price lunch during the school year, but only three million have access to nutrition programs during the summer. Continue reading
Jun 02 Should food stamps be used for sugary drinks? Researchers find new evidence to support a ban By Diane Jeanty A new study released by Health Affairs on Monday shows that a proposed ban on sugar sweetened beverages purchased with SNAP benefits would significantly reduce obesity in adults ages 18-65. A subsidy for fruits and vegetables would more than double… Continue reading
May 27 First lady responds to critics of school nutrition guidelines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press First lady Michelle Obama is answering Republicans in Congress who want to roll back healthier school meal standards, holding an event at the White House to highlight the success of the health guidelines. The Tuesday event is an unusual move… Continue reading