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Health Food to the ’Hood

Can government incentives bring something besides fast food to South L.A.?

Calorie-Restricted Diets Only Work for Rodents

OK, fine, we admit it: From time to time, despite the best intentions of this blog, the genetic similarities between mice and men don't quite go far enough.

The Locavore’s Dilemma

In planning a diet based on global concerns, sometimes it’s better that there are miles to go before you eat.

The ‘Silent Tsunami’ Food Crisis in America

Even in an over-retailed America, there are still heavily populated areas that lack that basic service provider of urban life, a grocery store.

Live Longer on the Rat Diet

A new study has found that eating less makes mice live longer - and the benefits of a low-calorie diet are even greater than regular exercise provides.

Recipe for Reducing Kids’ Excess Weight

In Miller-McCune.com's interview with nutritionist Marion Nestle, the author of What to Eat and other books declared, "You've got to get rid of the vending machines in the schools. They shouldn't be there in the first place." A recent study conducted in Philadelphia public schools, while not going to the lengths recommended by Nestle, suggests…

Rolling the Stone Away

As regular readers of this space know, there aren't many things better about being a mouse than being a human. But here's one:

Apples: Not Just for Teacher Anymore

Miller-McCune.com recently interviewed nutritionist Marion Nestle, who shared her views and experiences related to school food. Asked whether there were any data showing that schools striving to offer healthier food have seen an improvement in academic performance or behavioral problems, Nestle said she had only anecdotal evidence, and related…

Big Soda, the USDA, and School Food

The public is hearing mixed messages on eating right, and a prominent nutritionist believes government needs to cast off its lobbyist-inspired inhibitions and spread the gospel of common sense.

Policy-Heavy Play

Views, Reviews and Interviews: ‘Fatworld’ shows video games can tackle (urp) weighty issues.