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Personal Best: Workouts May Not Be the Best Time for a Snack	2/21/2012 11:03 PM
There is no end to the crazy foods people will eat at endurance events, but do they actually raise performance?
Recipes for Health: Bibimbap With Tofu, Cucumbers, Spinach, Shiitakes and Carrots — Recipes for Health	2/21/2012 11:56 AM
This cross-cultural dish borrows from Japanese tradition for the tofu marinade.
New Rules Planned on School Vending Machines	2/21/2012 1:40 PM
The Obama administration, in a continuation of its efforts to curb childhood obesity, plans to set nationwide guidelines to promote healthy choices in schools.
Vital Signs: Fish Help Reduce Risk of One Kind of Colon Polyp in Women	2/22/2012 12:26 AM
A study has found that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from fish is associated with a reduced risk for one kind of colon polyp, but only in women.
Vital Signs: Dessert at Breakfast May Help Dieters	2/22/2012 12:26 AM
A randomized study of 144 people put on low-calorie diets found that those given a high-carb, protein-rich breakfast with a dessert lost more weight and kept it off.
F.D.A. Still Wary of Diet Pill’s Side Effects	2/22/2012 12:27 AM
The Food and Drug Administration said it was worried about possible heart problems and birth defects with Qnexa, a weight-loss drug.
Diet Treatment, Already in Use, to Get F.D.A. Review	2/17/2012 11:12 PM
The Food and Drug Administration will review a new diet pill consisting of a combination of two pills people are using in California to lose weight.
Vital Signs: B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don’t Help Prevent Cancer	2/16/2012 2:20 PM
A new study testing B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids for cancer prevention has found no beneficial effect and — at least for women — some possibility of harm.
Vital Signs: Being Given Options Helps People Choose Smaller Portions, Study Finds	2/16/2012 2:20 PM
When explicitly offered a choice, more customers are likely to choose a smaller portion, researchers find.
Chicago News Cooperative: Program Aims to Bring Fresh Produce and Meats to Chicago’s So-Called Food Deserts	2/11/2012 10:10 PM
Many shopkeepers in Chicago’s so-called food deserts say they want to carry fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, but there are complications.