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Fat tax to fight obesity crisis – NEWS.com.au

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:29:35 +0000

The Guardian Fat tax to fight obesity crisis NEWS.com.au UNHEALTHY food and drinks should be taxed at least 20 per cent to tackle the obesity crisis, an international review says. It comes as a coalition of health bodies continues its push for a fat tax and subsidies on healthy foods . Call for fat tax to encourage health Sydney Morning Herald Study: A 20% ‘Fat Tax’ Would Improve Public Health TIME ‘Fat tax’ on unhealthy food must raise prices by 20% to have effect, says study The Guardian WebMD (blog) - One Green Planet (blog) - U.S.

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McDonald’s, KFC face supersize rates slug in obesity fight – Herald Sun

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:34:37 +0000

McDonald’s, KFC face supersize rates slug in obesity fight Herald Sun A Melbourne council will consider hitting major fast food outlets up to 400 per cent more on their rates in a move backed by dieticians and health groups. Darebin Council’s move could be followed by other councils concerned about the spread of junk … HAVE YOUR SAY: Supersized rates for Darebin fast- food outlets Leader News all 3 news articles »

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Chef Bobby Deen talks about working with his mom and making healthy food – PennLive.com

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:25:51 +0000

Chef Bobby Deen talks about working with his mom and making healthy food PennLive.com He is the son of chef Paula Deen and host of the Food Network show “Not My Mama’s Meals,” which takes his mother’s recipes and makes healthy , leaner versions. Question: Is there any advice that you have for people who want to join the culinary field? and more »

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Avoid these 7 scary food ingredients, author advises – CTV.ca

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:31:36 +0000

CTV.ca Avoid these 7 scary food ingredients, author advises CTV.ca When trawling the grocery store aisles on the hunt of healthy foods , most of us will turn to the Nutrition Facts panel when scanning food labels.

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Teaching kids to eat healthy food with help from professional chefs – 89.3 KPCC

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:40:31 +0000

89.3 KPCC Teaching kids to eat healthy food with help from professional chefs 89.3 KPCC When author and lifelong foodie Fanae Aaron became a mother she decided to embrace the challenge of cultivating in her son a lifetime of eating healthy and interesting food by consulting twenty award-winning chefs who also happen to be parents.

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Stirring it right – The Hindu

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:20:20 +0000

The Hindu Stirring it right The Hindu For a chef, Toang Hoang Gia is a breath of fresh air, largely because he believes in natural, healthy food . It’s not really puzzling, considering he’s Vietnamese and is currently chef of Vietnamese cuisine at Lalit Ashok’s pan-Asian restaurant Oko.

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Government should not tell us which brands to buy, says food council – Herald Sun

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:09:47 +0000

Government should not tell us which brands to buy, says food council Herald Sun According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating , welfare-dependent families should swap to generic brands to reduce their weekly food bill by 13 per cent. The move irked brand label food companies, …

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Access to healthy food a key component in Weld’s obesity – Greeley Tribune

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:08:33 +0000

Access to healthy food a key component in Weld’s obesity Greeley Tribune By Nate A. Miller Nearly twice as many people in Weld County lack access to healthy food than in the rest of the state, according to data released today as part of the annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report

Healthy Food Much Better than Dietary Plan for Kids – French Tribune

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:13:02 +0000

French Tribune Healthy Food Much Better than Dietary Plan for Kids French Tribune It is advisable to give the kids a healthy food that is rich in all nutrients. Their food should contain necessary amounts of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, as well as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water. Foods that should be included are non-starchy …

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Food For Thought: Is This App Bound To Be A Smash Hit? – AppAdvice

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:16:09 +0000

AppAdvice Food For Thought: Is This App Bound To Be A Smash Hit? AppAdvice Often, learning disguised as fun proves to be the most effective way to capture the attention of children on matters concerning their health and well-being, not least of which is the problem of obesity. It is to this end that the new Smash Your Food HD ..

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