Nutrition
Community Corner: Feeding AIDS Patients From Sonoma To Africa
A local Bay Area nonprofit, dedicated to serving those affected with AIDS, is raising funds to help AIDS orphans in Africa.
Concord Farmer’s Market To Feature Breastfeeding Booth
Moms in search of healthy food for their families could get an extra helping of nutrition information at a breastfeeding booth at Concord’s farmers’ market Thursday evening.
Narsai David Book Review: Why Calories Count – From Science To Politics
Nutritionists Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim cover a lot of ground very accessibly in Why Calories Count: From Science To Politics. They begin with a basic scientific definition of what a calorie really is before exploring the food industry’s influence on nutrition and how politics plays into food safety, including pet food.
San Francisco Judge Tosses Lawsuit Targeting McDonald’s Happy Meals
A San Francisco judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that sought to stop McDonald’s Corp. from using toys to market its meals to children in the Golden State.
Five Vet Tips To Keep Your Dog Healthy In San Francisco
A healthy lifestyle is one of the key ingredients to living a longer, happier life. Making health-conscious decisions should always extend to pets. Start with these five basics your vet wants you to know and do for your furry friend.
HealthWatch: School Lunches To Have More Veggies, Whole Grains
The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings—including the always popular pizza—will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side.
Study Confirms Healthy Diet Has High Price Tag
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – The results of a University of Washington study showing the healthy diet recommended under federal nutrition guidelines may be more expensive than most confirmed what many Bay Area shoppers already […]
Bay Area Food Banks Are Seeing The New Face Of Hunger
A record number of Americans can’t afford to put enough food on the table to feed their families. And a surprising number of them are suburban, middle class, and employed. It’s what’s known as the “new hungry,” and it’s become a disturbing trend in the Bay Area.
Bay Area Nutritionists Support New School Lunch Guidelines
It’s being called an aggressive step in fighting the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic: new federal guidelines that will cut the “junk” out of our school cafeterias.
Nutrition Bill Designed To Help Bay Area Lunch Programs
A federal child nutrition bill, that’s designed to remove greasy foods and sugary drinks from school cafeterias, is expected to help Bay Area school districts in adopting stricter lunch programs.
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