Nutrition

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12:46pm Nov 11, 2020

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From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell

by Terry Gross

Harold McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste, why things smell the way they do and the ways different chemicals combine to create surprising (and sometimes distasteful) odors.
8:58pm Aug 11, 2020

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NC School Districts Scramble As Some Nutrition Waivers Near End

by Keri Brown

Many state school districts are worried about reaching vulnerable students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, as buildings remain closed because of COVID-19 concerns.
8:00am Apr 04, 2020

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Exercise Lifts Your Spirits. Luckily, You Have (Book-Shaped?) Free Weights

by Scott Simon

Clint Martin, a trainer at the University of Texas at Austin, tells NPR's Scott Simon about the importance of maintaining fitness and nutrition while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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6:15pm Oct 17, 2019

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Childhood Obesity Is Rising 'Shockingly Fast' — Even In Poor Countries

by Tim McDonnell

A comprehensive new report from UNICEF calls attention to the surge in obesity in developing countries — even as they're dealing with children who are undernourished.
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4:22pm Aug 02, 2019

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Trust In Scientists Is Rising, Poll Finds

by Richard Harris

The proportion of people who say they have a "great deal" of confidence in scientists to act in the public interest increased from 21% in 2016 to 35% in 2019, according to the Pew Research Center.
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2:02pm Mar 20, 2019

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Statisticians' Call To Arms: Reject Significance And Embrace Uncertainty!

by Richard Harris

Scientists and statisticians are putting forth a bold idea: ban the very concept of "statistical significance." A bit more humility would be in order to account for the ambiguity in the world.
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6:38pm Jan 24, 2019

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What's Healthy At The Grocery Store? Shoppers Are Often Confused, Survey Finds

by Rebecca Ellis

A survey finds shoppers would like a symbol to help them identify healthy foods at a time when many hear conflicting advice. But creating a symbol that works for all foods is fraught with challenges.
4:08pm Jan 10, 2019

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City Of Greensboro Mourns, Applauds Renaissance Community Co-op

The City of Greensboro is marking the end of a community-owned food store.
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1:43pm Jan 25, 2018

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Can Chopping Your Vegetables Boost Their Nutrients?

Cutting some veggies can increase their polyphenols, chemical compounds that have antioxidant properties. In theory, higher levels of polyphenols are better for our health. But it's complicated.
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1:29pm Nov 01, 2017

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Food Access Advocates Walk The Long Walk ... To The Nearest Grocery Store

by Whitney Pipkin

Nearly 40 million Americans live miles away from fresh, healthy food, and participants in the "Grocery Walk" wanted to show how difficult it can be to get basic items in these often low-income areas.
Carolyn Rogers / NPR

3:41pm Oct 23, 2017

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The FDA Will Decide Whether 26 Ingredients Count As Fiber

by Allison Aubrey

Chicory root. Bamboo. Soy fiber: Manufacturers can use these to add fiber to foods. Critics say this makes snack foods seem healthy. FDA will decide if these can count as fiber on nutrition labels.

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4:28pm Sep 07, 2017

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A Pioneer Of Food Activism Steps Down, Looks Back

by Dan Charles

Michael Jacobson invented a new style of food activism. For four decades, he led the fight against "junk food." He's now stepping down as president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.