America’s healthy debate on food
Amanda Marcotte: Culture warriors try to cast anti-obesity advice as bossy elitism, but the bottom line is we all know we have a big problem
My waistline for a horse
Dominic Prince was knocking on 50 and drastically overweight. He decided to combine dieting with his dream of being a jockey – but it would mean abandoning his family
I want to feel like a new man
At 48, Stuart Jeffries found himself balding, stooping and paunchy. It would be too easy just to surrender to the fleece. He had to up his game
Your prescription for 2011 is…
… be slightly overweight, don't exercise too much and stop peeling your fruit and veg. Dr Tom Smith on seven simple steps to better health
Try it – don’t diet
Arabella Weir: These hard-won diet tips are simple: sit firmly on guilt and self-doubt, and set your own limits
What’s in your basket, JLS?
The X Factor's star graduates need to go easy on dessert, says Dr John Briffa
German pupils told to keep chewing as scientists extol virtues of gum
Scepticism surrounds pilot scheme in Bavaria aimed at increasing concentration and encouraging learning
Male students eschew balanced diet in favour of supplements
Research into students' eating habits is surprising – men are more likely to eat a diet high in protein and supplements in order to improve their bodies
Cold comfort balm
What do you turn to when struck down? A simple tin of tomato soup or more exotic, homespun fare?
A healthier school dinner? Step this way
Researchers at Cornell University may have found the answer to child obesity - redesigning the canteen