Food Labels Article

The Calories in Chocolate Pretzels

Chocolate-covered pretzels are made by dipping hard pretzels in melted chocolate. The number of calories in this snack depends on the kind of pretzel you use and whether your chocolate is dark, milk chocolate, or a low-fat or low-calorie variety.

Diet & Behavior Problems

Behavioral problems do not stem from just one cause. Genetic, environmental, social and psychological factors all factor in. Diet and nutrition may be contributing factors in behavioral problems. For behavioral problems that are persistent or...

Weight Loss Techniques for Teens

As a teenager, maintaining a healthy weight is important. It is also equally important to achieve your goal weight in a healthy way, particularly while your body is still growing. Eating a variety of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and...

Definition of Ultra-Processed Food

According to an article that appeared in the November 2010 "Journal of the World Public Health Nutrition Association," one of the most pressing issues in nutrition today is what manufactures do to the foods you eat. In many cases the foods you...

What Ingredients Are in Lean Cuisine Swedish Meatballs?

Stouffer's Lean Cuisine frozen entrees, made to appeal to dieters, are meant to replace a single meal. Lean Cuisine's Swedish Meatballs with Pasta, the only Lean Cuisine entrée that contains Swedish meatballs, weighs in at 290 calories,...

What Is Acai Brazilian Berry?

Acai Brazilian berries, or acai berries--pronounced ah-sigh-ee--are the fruits of acai palm trees that grow in the rain forest of Brazil. These grape-like berries have been the subject of many health-related articles and are one of the many recent...

Do You Need Amino Acid Supplements?

Amino acids, the building blocks of life, comprise protein and are essential for bodily function. The protein in food usually provides all the amino acid requirements for health. However, amino acid supplements are often necessary for individuals...