Becoming vigilant about the early warning signs means there is a very real chance of catching the behaviour before it spirals into an eating disorder.

The American family has changed drastically since the inception of Head Start six decades ago. The policies have become rusty and outdated.

Kellogg and other industry giants should do something about the hunger problem, but they shouldn't be filling already undernourished children with food that is nutritionally void at best.

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As schools across the nation try to replace fattening lunch menus with healthier items, they are seeing less children wanting to eat the lunches. Acc...

Last night, my little public elementary school, Nettelhorst, hosted a public screening of the powerful new documentary Lunch Line. But the real drama began after the credits rolled.

Beef jerky, Rice Krispie treats and four varieties of Mazzio's pizza are a few of the à la carte choices in the lunchroom at Jenks High School outsid...

Chronic diseases like diabetes are skyrocketing, and children are predicted to have a shorter life span than their parents. Parents want healthy fo...

Food and agriculture policy always comes down to money: how federal dollars will be prioritized and spent. If anyone needed reminders of this dynamic, the last year provided at least two.

WASHINGTON — Thousands more children would eat lunches and dinners at school and all school food would become more nutritious under a bill Presi...

There are a few quick and easy tips to help you indulge in your favorite treats and stay trim.

In Western society, we have relative freedom of choice when it comes to thoughts and action. Yet the prevalence of eating disorders continues to climb...

If action is taken quickly by the House of Representatives to pass the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act in the next days, we have a real opportunity to improve the access and quality of nutritious foods, and sustain the next generation of our youth.

Food price protests have at times shined a spotlight on the plight of the urban poor, which is real and must be addressed. But the world must also address the plight of rural poor, even if it's less likely to make headlines.

NEW YORK — The makers of high fructose corn syrup want to sweeten its image with a new name: corn sugar. The Corn Refiners Association applied ...

The question of whether kids should drink high-calorie sweetened milk to get the nutrition they need has long divided nutrition activists and food industry types.