Health law brings growth in food stamps in some states
By CARLA K. JOHNSON and DAVID MERCER President Barack Obama’s health care law has had a surprising side effect: In some states, it appears to be enticing more Americans to…
Healthy eating
Foodie first lady says ‘cheese dust is not food’
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Michelle Obama says she dropped boxed macaroni and cheese from her family’s diet after her daughter couldn’t turn a block of cheese into cheese powder. In an…
Toddler food often has too much salt, sugar, CDC study says
By LINDSEY TANNER Many packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain worrisome amounts of salt and sugar, potentially creating an early taste for foods that may contribute to obesity and…
Guide for healthy eating may consider environment
By MARY CLARE JALONICK The government issues dietary guidelines every five years to encourage Americans to eat healthier. This year’s version may look at what is healthy for the environment,…
First lady says she’ll fight for lunch standards
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE First lady Michelle Obama poses for a photograph with unidentified students after she and and students made salad from vegetables harvested from the White House garden, Thursday,…
Trans fat doesn’t stir much ‘nanny state’ debate
By CONNIE CASS FILE – This May 31, 2012 file photo shows a display of various size soft drink cups next to stacks of sugar cubes at a news conference…
FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats
By MARY CLARE JALONICK FILE – In this Jan. 18, 2012, file photo, Alexes Garcia makes cinnamon rolls for student’s lunch in the kitchen at Kepner Middle School in Denver.…
USDA EXPANDING PROGRAM TO FIGHT RURAL POVERTY
FILE – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks at Maine Medical Center, in this March, 14, 2013 file photo taken in Portland, Maine. Vilsack was expected in South Carolina on Tuesday…