At a time of growing food insecurity, a Canadian research team has created a new instrument for determining how plentiful, affordable and healthy the food sold in grocery stores is.

Requirements now include limits on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. “Healthy” foods must also contain a certain amount of food from at least one of the key food groups outlined in the current ...

A diet full of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins and fats will give your body the fiber, vitamins and minerals it needs to support a healthy heart. Conversely, if ...

Rising costs of healthy foods are pushing Americans towards ultraprocessed alternatives, worsening health disparities and diet quality. Lower-income individuals face greater challenges in maintaining ...

Food isn’t just fuel — it has the power to influence individual health and well-being. Access to nutritious food can prevent chronic diseases, reduce healthcare costs, and improve our overall quality ...

Seth A. Berkowitz ([email protected]), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hilary K. Seligman, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.