Would Requiring Nutrition And Calorie Labeling In Restaurants Make A Difference To Consumers?
Amid calls from public health and consumer advocacy groups for legislation that would require nutrition and calorie labeling on menus at fast-food and similar types of restaurants, a survey by researchers at the University of Vermont found significant numbers of people do not look at food labels now, and many are unable to use the information the labels contain. [click link for full article]

Fast food chains ’should shrink portions’
Fast food chains such as McDonald's must shrink portions and serve calorie-laden food with healthier side dishes to tackle obesity, officials have announced. They blamed rising obesity levels on a growing 'takeout culture' where more people are eating away from home

What the sun could do to you this week
This week may see not only the hottest days of the summer but also the hottest days on record. What risk does it pose to your health? Here, we explain just what harm - and good - the sun can do to the body in our top to toe guide

Poll: Overweight America does read labels (AP)
AP - Oh, the irony. A nation full of overweight people is also full of label readers. Nearly 80 percent of Americans insist they check the labels on food at the grocery store.

Cartoon favourites to help sell fruit and veg
Disney is using the power of its cartoon characters from Winnie the Pooh and the Jungle Book to drive sales of fruit and vegetables.The deal comes as its partnership with McDonalds to support fast food is coming to an end