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- U.S. life expectancy and health status lag
Americans have shorter average life expectancy than people in other wealthy nations and are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors such as consuming high-fat, high-calorie diets, according to a report released by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. Researchers also said the U.S. fared poorly on metrics such as infant mortality, teen pregnancy, and obesity and diabetes when compared with 16 other countries. Reuters
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- Nuts should be part of weight-management plan, RD says
Tree nuts such as pecans, pistachios and walnuts should be included in a healthy diet for weight management because they offer fiber, protein and heart-healthy fats that help people feel full, registered dietitian Rachel Begun writes. Portions are an issue, however, and Begun writes that because nuts are calorie dense, they should be substituted for other foods, such as those high in saturated fat, and kept to 1 to 2 ounces per day. Food & Nutrition Magazine
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- Chefs soften stances on dietary restrictions
Many chefs once opposed the idea of changing dishes to accommodate vegetarians, patrons suffering from food allergies and anyone else with dietary restrictions. That's changing along with high-end restaurant menus as more Americans adopt Meatless Mondays and groups raise awareness about celiac disease and gluten intolerance. "I've realized it's not that hard to give the same dining experience to someone who doesn't eat gluten as long as you keep an open mind as to what you can and can't do," chef Noah Sandoval says. Chicago Sun-Times (free registration)
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- Have resolutions gotten healthier?
Weight-loss systems, gyms and restaurant chains have new ads for the new year aimed at people looking to shed pounds, and there's evidence that more consumers are taking a longer-term view when it comes to healthy-eating resolutions. Surveys show consumers want more healthy choices, and they're broadening the definition of "healthy" to include local, sustainable and organic. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Food & Beverage
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- CDC: Binge drinking is an under-recognized health issue for women
Binge drinking remains an under-recognized women's health problem, despite being linked to serious health issues and the deaths of about 12,000 U.S. women and girls per year, the CDC said on Tuesday. Researchers assessed drinking behaviors of about 278,000 women ages 18 and older, and 7,500 high-school girls in 2011, and found that 1 in 8 women and 1 in 5 high-school girls reported binge drinking. Reuters
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- Study: Gut taste receptors may hold anti-obesity potential
The human digestive system appears to perceive the taste of foods we consume in a similar way that the tongue does, a study found. Researchers said targeting malfunctioning taste receptors in the gut may lead to the development of obesity treatments. The findings appear in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism. FoodNavigator
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- Anti-obesity effect is seen from active video games
Children burned more energy overall by participating in gym activities, but those in third, fourth and fifth grades were able to meet recommended physical-activity goals while playing active video games, U.S. researchers found. Among those in sixth through eighth grades, boys were able to meet fitness requirements during gym classes, but girls didn't move enough to meet the requirements, according to the study to be published in the Games for Health Journal. MedicalDaily.com
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- PCRM pings hospitals for unhealthy foods, but sees progress
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine criticized five U.S. hospitals for having unhealthy food environments, but its director of nutrition and education, Susan Levin, says some are "starting to step it up" by offering healthier foods, buying local produce and replacing fast-food restaurants on their campuses. Shands hospital at the University of Florida objected to being on the PCRM list, saying the group culled from old menus and did not consider its new "Great Living Menus" that focuses on healthier food options. The Gainesville Sun (Fla.)
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- Ruling: College must provide allergen-free food
The U.S. Department of Justice ruled Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., must provide gluten-free and allergen-free food for students with food allergies under the American with Disabilities Act. The settlement, which also requires Lesley to pay $50,000 to students who filed the claim, "puts all universities on notice that they're going to have to make these accommodations for students with celiac, gluten sensitivity and other food allergies," said Marilyn Geller, CEO of the Celiac Disease Foundation. National Public Radio/The Salt blog
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Roasted butternut squash with mustard vinaigrette
Try this recipe for a new twist on butternut squash. Real Simple
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