Nutrient content is shown as “% daily value” (%DV), helping consumers understand how a food fits into their daily diet. Foods with 5% DV or less are low in a nutrient; 20% or more is considered high.

MELROSE PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A growing number of children are struggling with weight issues and often parents need help getting them back on track. A program called "Proactive Kids" is working to teach ...

Many retirees eat out for breakfast daily as a social activity, but making the right food choices for general health, wellness and weight maintenance can be difficult. The portion sizes while eating ...

Research from Ithaca, N.Y.-based Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab shows schools could boost apple consumption among students with one little change — serving apples as slices rather than whole, ...

Research has found that paying people to make healthy choices actually works, according to The New York Times. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated programs that encourage ...

Occupants value tangible initiatives, so facility managers should consider features that building occupants can interact with, survey responses show.

If homeowners can get rebates, even discounts off utility bills by making energy saving choices, why shouldn't people be rewarded for promoting their healthy lifestyles? It's a question health care ...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said about two million New Yorkers live in places known as “food deserts,” areas with few or no options to shop for affordable, healthy food. "Often, people in these ...

It can be hard to find the time to make healthy, well-balanced meals in today’s busy world. It’s easy to forget to cook when you have work, family, and other things to do. You can use meal delivery ...

Pumpkin seed pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option for those looking to manage cholesterol levels ...