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Junk food one-third of American diet
Junk foods such as sugary sodas and chips make up nearly one-third of calories in the U.S. diet, researchers said. • FULL STORY

• Variety may be dangerous for diets
Too many options can increase consumption, studies find

• Kids' foods cutting back on fat
More manufacturers, restaurants offering healthier options

• U.S., European food groups back U.N. diet plan
Campaign against obesity calls for limits on fat, sugar and salt

MORE NUTRITION NEWS

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• Does nutrition affect pilot performance?

• Mild iron deficiency may affect thinking

• Studies confirm benefits of varied diets

• Americans weigh in on food pyramid

• Busy Americans hiring personal chefs

• Bigger portions, bigger appetite

• Study: Fructose blamed for rise in obesity

• Diet deficiencies threaten billions, says U.N.

• FDA: Kids, women should limit fish

• Big Mac healthier than quiche?

• Meet the 'flexitarians'

• FDA to decide what’s really low-carb

• FDA asks for clearer labels of food, menus

• Low-fat diet limits risk of gout

• McDonald’s salad has more fat than cheeseburger

• Ruby Tuesday to post nutritional info

• Folate may reduce heart disease, strokes

• Vending machines go low-carb

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•	Food guide pyramid
•	The Atkins diet

NUTRITION NOTES — BY KAREN COLLINS

• CAN MEN PREVENT AN ENLARGED PROSTATE?
Prostate enlargement affects about half of all men over 50 and up to 90 percent of men over 80. Men may be able to help prevent the condition by exercising and choosing the right foods, some studies suggest.