Eating a lot of sugar may change the brain and affect how many calories a person eats. There are many researchers trying to understand what controls our eating and one researcher is looking for a link between exposure to a diet high in sugar and obesity. There may be a way to control eating by using biochemistry, which will change the view that controlling eating is just a matter of willpower. Listen to hear more about research into the effect of sugar on the brain.
Read MoreDrinking Chocolate Milk After Workouts
What you eat after working out can make a difference in how your body recovers. Consuming the right types of snacks after exercising can help to replenish your energy, build muscle mass, and burn fat. Listen to this interview with a dietician to learn more about what to eat after exercise and why. Spoiler alert: chocolate milk is a good choice!
Read MoreDebate: Should Teachers Reward Students with Junk Food?
Many teachers use food to reward students, but often these foods are unhealthy. Since childhood obesity is a growing problem nationally, there is concern that celebrating with junk food at school may be contributing to students’ poor health. Listen to hear why one California school district is discouraging the use of edible prizes in school and debate: Should teachers reward students with junk food?
Read MoreDebate: Should People Drink Dairy Milk?
Cow’s milk used to be an essential part of the American diet. The consumption of dairy milk has steadily declined in recent years, however, and many people are opting for substitutes like soy, almond, and oat milk. Some welcome the shift from animal to plant-based products, arguing it is healthier for humans and for the planet. Others say marketing campaigns have pushed people to give up cow’s milk, which remains an important source of good nutrition. Listen to a dietician discuss the pros and cons of cow’s milk and then debate: Should people drink dairy milk?
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Excessive sugar consumption can cause health issues like obesity, heart disease, and depression. Several U.S. cities have attempted to reduce the amount of sugar in people’s diet by taxing sugary drinks, but the move has been controversial. Supporters of the tax say it will improve overall health by curbing consumption of sugary drinks. Critics feel that the tax unfairly targets the beverage industry, and they point to other ways people can limit their sugar intake. Listen to learn what a scientific study shows about the correlation between taxes on sugary drinks and consumption and then debate: Should sugary drinks be taxed?
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01/05/2024
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