Studies show that excess visceral fat, or “belly fat,” places you at higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer and dementia.

Sneaking vegetables into a child’s diet has been questioned by some parenting and child feeding experts.

A new NDSU magazine offers tips to help families eat more nutritious meals, live more active lives and deal with issues such as bullying.

Soon I was standing on the Wii balance board being weighed and having my balance and strength tested.

When I began stir-frying ginger, garlic and chicken, my children gathered in the kitchen to enjoy the pleasant aroma.

Sometimes, simple changes can make major differences in a recipe’s calorie, fat and sodium content.

Try your hand at baking some bread, and you will be surrounded by happy people waiting for samples.

I did a little background research on the energy use of small appliances compared with full-sized appliances.

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Unlike our inborn preference for sweetness, we aren’t born with a “salty tooth.”

Comfort foods, those simple, familiar foods that conjure the image of “home,” are showing up on menus across the U.S.

Researchers have noted that people may eat and drink much more when there are no visual clues about how much has been eaten.

Curious about the differences between yams and sweet potatoes, I looked up some information.

Nutritionally, we can survive without food for days, but staying hydrated is a concern.

Does the size of the plate make a difference in how much food people eat?

Step right up and hear about a special nutrient that’s a real deal for your health.

Be creative with leftover turkey.

When your job is to help people recognize healthy food selections and handle them safely, you feel compelled to follow your own advice.

Americans consume only about 10 percent of the amount of fiber they did a century ago.

Autumn’s colorful foliage is a good reminder to fill our plates with colorful fruits and vegetables.

Sugar does not “cause” diabetes or hyperactivity as has been suggested.

You might be wondering why someone in the nutrition field just admitted to drinking pop of any kind.

The NDSU Extension Service has created publications to help families stretch their food dollars and eat healthful meals.

Many people have strong feelings about mushrooms.

Broccoli is a nutrition-packed, colorful addition to our plates.

Snack foods make up about one-fifth of the daily calories among children ages 6 to 11.

Learning proper food safety precautions can help prevent a foodborne illness outbreak.

Baking in earlier times was probably more art than science.