That compares with a healthy BMI for younger adults over age 20, which is between 18.5 and 24.9, with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 considered as having overweight. A Healthy Weight for Older Adults ...

Allowing more screen time during summer vacation is OK, but it needs to be balanced with other forms of play. The summer is ...

Beans are packed with nutrients, and experts suggest adding half a cup to your favorite meals for an easy health boost.

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids.

When asked how healthy their own diets are, U.S. adults largely give middling reviews. About six-in-ten say that, overall, their diet is somewhat healthy. A much smaller share say their diets are ...

Most children are tempted by junk food and restaurant meals, but maintaining a balanced diet is crucial during their ...

Regardless, nearly 60% of adults in the Pew survey rated their diets as somewhat healthy. “Americans’ ability to report the quality of their diet is highly suspect,” Katz said.

If it feels like your child's diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that'd outlast the ...

To study the possible effects of diet on the age of a girl’s first period, researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle looked at the health records of more than 7,500 children ...

For adults with high blood pressure, the American Heart Association recommends a daily fiber intake of at least 28 grams for women and 38 grams for men. It’s a Good Source of Potassium ...

Food bank partners with Sarasota and DeSoto County school districts and hundreds of community partners as part of Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

Nutrition experts say add more greens and beans to your diet; cooking classes can teach people to make these nutrient-dense foods taste delicious.