The so-called 'low-calorie' foods in restaurants and supermarkets contain more calories than indicated on the label, has been found by Tufts University researchers.
The so-called 'low-calorie' foods in restaurants and supermarkets contain more calories than indicated on the label, has been found by Tufts University researchers.
The researchers measured energy values of 29 quick-serve and sit-down restaurant foods and found that it had, an average 18pct more calories than the stated values.
Low-calorie Foods for Kids may Lead to Overeating, Obesity
Low-calorie foods and drinks that aim at curbing weight problems among children may inadvertently lead to overeating and obesity, says an animal study.
Low-calorie foods and drinks that aim at curbing weight problems among children may inadvertently lead to overeating and obesity, says an animal study.
"These findings suggest that stated energy contents of reduced-energy meals obtained from restaurants and supermarkets are not consistently accurate, and in this study averaged more than measured values, especially when free side dishes were taken into account, which on average contained more energy than the entrees alone," said lead investigator Susan B. Roberts, PhD, director, Energy Metabolism Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA.
"For example, positive energy balance of only 5pc per day for an individual requiring 2,000 kcal/day could lead to a 10-lb weight gain in a single year.
Less TV Viewing Burns Calories!
As per the background information of a new study, an average adult watches almost five hours of TV and cutting the time by half helps to burn calories.
As per the background information of a new study, an average adult watches almost five hours of TV and cutting the time by half helps to burn calories.
The study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
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Proteins, Not Calories, the 'key' to Longevity
According to new study on fruit flies, a diet of the right mix of proteins may be more important than reducing calories for a long and healthy life.
According to new study on fruit flies, a diet of the right mix of proteins may be more important than reducing calories for a long and healthy life.
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Tasty Low-fat Foods in the Offing
Researchers are developing a new technology that could lead to low-calorie foods that taste like the real thing.
Researchers are developing a new technology that could lead to low-calorie foods that taste like the real thing.
