Most children overeat significantly when served large portions of calorie-dense popular foods, according to a Penn State study. The results suggest that manipulating calorie content and portion size ...

“Eating a diet that is low in calorie density allows people to eat satisfying portions of food, and this may decrease feelings of hunger and deprivation while reducing calories” said Dr. Julia A. Ello ...

When most people think about fruit, they imagine light, refreshing snacks that barely register on the calorie scale. However, nature has created several fruits that deliver substantial energy ...

Siberian hamsters respond to food deprivation or restriction by increasing their food hoarding and do so proportionately to the degree of body mass (fat) loss. These data suggest that Siberian ...

“Eat food,* not too much, mainly plants,” (*refers to unprocessed, “real” food). Michael Pollan, author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and other books. Americans of all ages are getting heavier every ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

The human body increases or decreases body weight based on a few factors, all of which are measurable and objective. Metabolic rate, calorie intake, and calorie expenditure are the primary drivers of ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Losing weight is often easier said than done. With ...