Diet, Weight, and Physical Activity

Red Meat: The News is Not Good

Red meat has been found to increase cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease, but now new research is linking it to cancer and increased mortality. | more

Can Children Get Exercise through Video Games (“Exergaming”)?

Today, “exergames” market themselves as a way to get off the couch, get active, and stay healthy. While the concept is exciting—and the games themselves can be a lot of fun—new research suggests that giving your family access to these games alone might not actually benefit their health. | more

Not-Quite-Everything you Need to Know about Lap-Bands

Lap-Bands help many people lose weight rather dramatically - some lose 50-100 pounds in the first 6 months or year. Are Lap-Bands a lasting solution to obesity? Not necessarily. Are they safe? Often they aren't | more

Kids Talk about Healthy Eating

Find out what kids have to say about eating healthy! | more

Guide to Healthy Eating: The New Food Pyramid

The new USDA Food Pyramid, which helps provide a guide to healthy eating, looks different from previous models. The old "building block" approach (see below on the right) has been replaced with stripes going from the base to the top, emphasizing the goal of including all types of foods in our meals. | more

How Do I Get My Child to Eat Healthier Foods?

Between parents' work schedules, after school activities, homework, and chores, you may find it impossible to make time for healthy meals that your kids actually want to eat. The challenge is even greater when kids get hooked on the pizza, soda, and chips provided at friends' houses, activities, and parties. Even the most conscientious parent may find it hard to avoid the temptation of fast food and favorite snacks. But there are solutions! | more

Ten Easy Tips to Get Your Family Eating Healthy

Does switching to healthier foods seem like an impossible chore? It doesn't have to be! Change your habits gradually with these 10 simple tips. | more

Fast Food Facts: Calories and Fat

NRC for Women & Families, give you the skinny on a variety of menu choices offered by some of the most popular fast food chains. Take a look- you may be surprised! | more

Examining the Safety of Natural Supplements

In their quest for health and beauty, half of all American adults take natural supplements to solve all sorts of problems. But do these products really work, and how much do Americans know about their safety? Not as well as one may think, and not nearly enough. Ultimately, it is unwise to trust the claims that manufacturers of dietary supplements make about either the effectiveness or safety of their products. Let the buyer beware. | more