Rising temperatures shouldn't be an excuse for a jump in that ominous red number on the scale. Ellie Krieger, a nutritionist, author and the host of Food Network's "Healthy Appetite," shares her tips ...

To study the effect to recommend no snacks vs three snacks per day on 1-year weight loss. The hypothesis was that it is easier to control energy intake and lose weight if snacks in between meals are ...

Current lifestyles and the choice and availability of foods may influence the eating patterns of children. The aim of this study was to investigate the meal and snacking patterns of school-aged ...

The types of snacks a child chooses could be linked to genetics, a new study found. The study investigated whether genetic variants in taste receptors related to sweet, fat and bitter tastes influence ...

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality around the globe Starchy snacks increase the risk of CVD-related mortality by 44-57% Diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces the risk by 34% ...

Cancer and heart disease are always tussling for the top spot in a grim competition: the leading causes of death globally. The statistics make for gloomy reading but there are some bright spots. To ...