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nutrition,healthy eating,diet and weight loss are discussed by nutrition columnist Jennifer Huget.

Counting calories on the boardwalk
I've visited Ocean City nearly every summer of my life. Though some prefer fancier shore resorts, I've always loved O.C. and its Boardwalk food.
Michelle Obama's 'cleanse': Would it work for you?
In an interview in September's Ladies' Home Journal, first lady Michelle Obama mentions that she occasionally takes part in a cleanse. She meant, according to her press office, that she eats as much fruit and vegetables as possible and cuts out fats and oils, dairy, meat, caffeine, sugar and star...
What's in your child's lunchbox?
As we slide all too swiftly toward the school year, I wanted to write a handy guide to packing nutritious school lunches. I know firsthand how tricky it is to craft meals that provide the right the number of calories and mix of food groups -- and that kids will actually eat.
More foods hinder than help sleep
A number of my apparently sleep-deprived friends and colleagues, upon learning I planned to write about foods that might help people sleep better, have told me they're eager to see what I come up with.
Italians have a healthier attitude about food than Americans do
American campaigns to address obesity typically emphasize tasks such as monitoring calories, keeping food journals and exercising 30 minutes a day.