I knew I wasn’t imagining it. Years ago, the topic of the Seven Basic Food Groups came up in conversation, and I was met with puzzled looks—like I had completely made it up. Someone even said, “That ...

A growing body of research finds that the key to improving health won’t necessarily be found in a pill, but in the foods we can choose to eat every day. That’s the philosophy behind studies underway ...

There is a growing gap between what low-income families can afford and what they need for proper nutrition. Maverick Citizen has been tracking the prices of 14 basic food items that a person can buy ...

Hospital meals have long been the butt of jokes, but new research shows they might actually pose a health risk, with low-quality diets failing to meet basic nutrition standards in hospitals and ...

Congress directed the Department of Health and Human Services to request the Institute of Medicine of The National Academy of Sciences to complete the study that resulted in this report. The preceding ...

Bioactive peptides and protein hydrolysates have emerged as critical components in the fields of health and nutrition, offering a breadth of biological activities ranging from antioxidant and ...

Nourish Lompoc: Pasta Fagioli, a free community event, will blend nutritional education with hands-on learning, using locally sourced fresh produce, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Dick DeWees Community ...

Poor nutrition is a major problem in older Americans. Inadequate intake affects approximately 37 to 40 percent of community-dwelling individuals over 65 years of age (Ryan et al., 1992). In addition, ...