A new study has found that preschool-aged children who live in homes that engage in three specific routines have a 40 percent lower prevalence of obesity than kids who live in homes where none of the routines are followed.

A study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found that most teens and young adults aren’t getting the recommended amount of whole grains in their diets.

A new study suggests that including calorie information on fast food menus may lead to significantly reduced calorie intake in fast food restaurant meals purchased for children.

The saying, "a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips" may be truer than ever, according to a new study that finds eating foods high in fat and sugar actually trigger the body to store excess fat.

A new study suggests parents cut out or at least limit the number of sugary drinks their kids consume.

A new study has found schools have made improvements on the amount of junk food kids can purchase in vending machines.

It seems many Americans aren’t taking the old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" too seriously. A new government study has found that the general public isn’t eating enough fruits and vegetables.

Just how healthy are the foods marketed to and served in our nation’s schools? A legislative bill has been introduced to study and answer that question.

It’s a fact we’ve heard quite a lot – Americans are fatter than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 67 percent of Americans aged 20 and older are overweight.

While supplementing with vitamin D may help limit bone breaks and other skeletal health risks, a recent report from the International Osteoporosis Foundation finds that many people are still not getting enough of the mineral each day.