Lifestyle

WASHINGTON -- The Grocery Manufacturers Association yesterday gave its endorsement to Cong. Mary Bono's (R-Calif.) Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT), H.R. 5698, which aims to provide sustainable obesity solutions.

DALLAS -- A healthy diet and lifestyle are key weapons in the fight to prevent cardiovascular disease -- the nation's No. 1 killer -- according to new American Heart Association diet and lifestyle recommendations published this week in "Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association."

DALLAS -- A healthy diet and lifestyle are key weapons in the fight to prevent cardiovascular disease -- the nation's No. 1 killer -- according to new American Heart Association diet and lifestyle recommendations published this week in "Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association."

SWITZERLAND -- In another bid to balance its portfolio with more weight-conscious products, chocolate maker Nestle S.A. said yesterday it would purchase weight-loss product maker Jenny Craig Inc. for $600 million.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Albert Heijn, next week will launch a range of cholesterol-lowering dairy products under its private label brand that includes a margarine spread, a spoonable yogurt, and "original" and "strawberry flavor" yogurt drinks.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Albert Heijn, next week will launch a range of cholesterol-lowering dairy products under its private label brand that includes a margarine spread, a spoonable yogurt, and "original" and "strawberry flavor" yogurt drinks.

ATLANTA -- For anyone who needs one more reason to tip the scale toward a healthier lifestyle, the American Cancer Society has it: Being overweight is a risk factor for many forms of cancer.

RESTON, Vir. -- Sprint here has launched a new service for its camera phone users that will let them take pictures of their meals, and send the images to nutrition experts who will tell them how well they're eating.