Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A new study found that people who ate a diet high in fiber developed fewer cases of lung disease. (Photo: American Thoracic Society)

Lung Disease

Fiber-Rich Diet May Reduce Lung Disease A diet rich in fiber may not only protect against diabetes and heart disease, it may reduce the risk of developing lung disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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School lunches have more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and less sodium than in 2000. (Photo: Guiding Stars)

Lunch Time

School Lunches Are Getting Healthier The amount of whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables offered in school meals is up and sodium is down, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released last week. “Schools play a critical role in demonstrating
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