Fast food kids’ meals high in fat, salt
According to a new report released from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, 97 percent of the nearly 3500 meals evaluated don’t meet nutrition needs for 4 to 8 year olds. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Mississippi forbids local laws on nutrition, super-size drinks
JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) - Mississippi, the state with the highest rate of obesity, has banned its cities and counties from trying to stop restaurants from selling super-sized soft drinks or requiring them to post nutritional information about meals. Full story
Nutrition labels 101: What to look for
If nutrition facts on food labels leave you a little confused, you are not alone. Dietitian Keri Glassman explains what to look for on those labels, from calorie counts to types of fat.
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Inside Laila Ali’s refrigerator
TODAY nutrition expert Joy Bauer pays a visit to Laila Ali’s home, taking a peek inside her refrigerator to share the retired boxer’s healthiest choices and suggest some areas for improvement.
Who Knew?! Clever tricks to cut major calories
TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer shares some tricks to take a huge chunk of calories out of your favorite snacks, like adding salsa to guacamole or popcorn into trail mix.
Wine-stocked nutrition shop: What the What?
TODAY’s Sara Haines shares some of the wackiest, most ridiculous photos submitted by TODAY show fans, including one of a van carrying a crate that is obviously upside down, and an unusual item at a nutrition store.
How to snack smart while on the go
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding the right munchies when you’re out and about can be a challenge. TODAY nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom suggests some go-to snacks for when you’re at the airport, the shopping mall, and more.
What foods are safe in your fridge in a power outage?
TODAY’s diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom quizzes Kathie Lee and Hoda on what you can and shouldn’t eat from the refrigerator or freezer after your power goes out, including dairy products, condiments, fruit and meats.
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