McDonald's isn't just the king of burgers anymore. Between 2020 and 2023, McDonald's reported significant reductions in fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and calories from their menu. As of 2023, 57% of ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

For quick-service restaurants, the days when “healthy” meant a big salad on the menu are long gone. Today’s diners are looking for food that’s better for them but still tastes great, fits their ...

A UK study reveals that simply reordering hospital meal options, without changing recipes, may deliver significant health and climate gains. Study: Strategic menu optimization could reduce carbon ...

Health halo foods are foods that seem healthy because they're labeled with words like "organic," "non-GMO," "gluten-free," and other similar claims. These words on a label or a restaurant menu can ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...