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Tales of a Traveller 1824

What about "Popkin" and "Dinky Diddydums", can I use them then? '

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

"It's a pretty significant weight loss," says senior author Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina.

Study: People would lose 5 pounds a year if soda cost extra 18% 2010

When it comes to beverages, there are many choices that are far better than any type of soda, says Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and one of the nation's top experts on beverage consumption.

Is it healthy to drink diet soft drinks? The answer is fizzy 2011

Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, says consumption of super-caffeinated energy drinks, especially among teens and young adults, is skyrocketing.

Sugary drinks add 300 calories a day to youths' diets 2011

"People have been recommending this tax, but they haven't had data on the net effect," Popkin says.

Study: People would lose 5 pounds a year if soda cost extra 18% 2010

Several studies that are being reviewed now for publication indicate that diet beverages do not hurt people's health, Popkin says.

Is it healthy to drink diet soft drinks? The answer is fizzy 2011

Popkin says he has done some new research showing that many people who drink diet soda also are consuming an unhealthy diet loaded with high-fat burgers, fries, chips, pizza and other high-calorie foods.

Is it healthy to drink diet soft drinks? The answer is fizzy 2011

Both sugar and HFCS pack the same calories, and they carry similar health risks because they are both about half fructose, says Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Nutrition experts battle industry groups over sugar 2010

Plus, these drinks are mostly empty calories that don't provide any nutrients to the diet, says Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Soda tax mulled as senators seek health overhaul money 2009