When 28 grams of protein and 150 calories made a viral brand, a lawsuit argues that does the math really add up? The protein bar market is driven by the numbers. Calories, grams of protein, and grams of fat often determine which products consumers choose. For people tracking macros, managing weight, or fueling workouts, nutrition … Read more
To promote food, nutrition and health, the International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) has launched a new training course in collaboration with two major Japanese food companies, Ajinomoto and Meiji. The goal of the program is to cultivate professionals who can conduct evidence-based food research, disseminate research findings internationally, and contribute to debates about … Read more
The Black Family Wellness Expo will be held at New Prospect Baptist Church WLWT News runs Route 5. welcome back. A celebration of health solidarity and community. Next week is the Black Family Welfare Show. It is focused on building a strong and healthy future. And for free health screenings and workshops and more. It’s … Read more
5 minutes of reading Tony Alvarado, 45, is a mathematics professor at Rice University from Houston, Texas, and has a history of heart problems. A combination of too little exercise, stress eating, and drinking contributed to weight gain that threatened his livelihood. Here’s how he put his act together through a comprehensive diet plan that … Read more
In January 2026, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a new “Food Pyramid,” a required five-year update titled “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030.” The new food pyramid is a significant change from the previous federal nutrition guidelines, which were based on decades of evidence-based nutrition and metabolic research. The new pyramid … Read more
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight management programs that offer helpful personalized feedback. Rebecca Krukowski, Ph.D., and her colleagues aim to support people in weight management programs that track or “self-monitor” their diet, exercise and weight. … Read more