Archive for the ‘Nutrition / Diet’ Category
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
We appreciate the hard work and long hours the subcommittee has invested in scientific peer review of the FDA’s draft safety assessment of the use of BPA in food contact applications. The FDA requested this peer review to provide additional insight into this complex issue. This group of distinguished scientists ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
A new study examines how a certain naturally-occurring component of soy may enhance the function of arteries in stroke patients, and help all Americans keep heart healthy. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the nation's number> Healthy Food RecipesThe researchers recruited 102 stroke patients, ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
As autumn arrives in Iowa, so does the availability of fresh apple cider. Unfortunately, cider and other unpasteurized juices have been linked with outbreaks of disease. Federal law requires a warning label> Food Safety"The risk of contracting illness from fresh cider is low," said Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Hong Kong Department of Health did not receive any report from the Hospital Authority and private doctors of renal problems related to consumption of melamine tainted milk products, a CHP spokesman said.In the 24 hours to 1pm today, the CHP hotline 2125 ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
In prior posts, various research activities have been described related to the extent to which the ingestion of a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients appears to help ameliorate or prevent, or which fails so to do, the ill effects from various toxic exposures (e.g., to arsenic in drinking ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation launched "Beech-Nut Advancing Nutrition", a pledge to provide the most nutritious foods to support the healthy development of infants and toddlers, at the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo here today.The company outlined its commitment to deliver leading-edge products, including "all natural" foods that ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
The Community Health Services Department has been advised by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that the manufacturer, Savco Food Services Ltd., Point Edward,> Food SafetyThe following Savco brand sandwiches are affected by this alert. The expiry date is embedded within a 13 digit code located next to the "KEEP ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Consuming a balanced diet that meets the recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, essential fatty acids and lean sources of protein still may not ensure ample nutrient intake due to changes in our food supply.Changes in the average nutrient content of 43 fruits and vegetables between 1950 and 1999 ...
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
A nutritious diet is not seen as being as important as physical activity when it comes to college students' health and wellness efforts, according to Indiana University researchers, even when the students live in an environment that provides classes, cues and motivation to eat healthily. "Personal preferences triumph over discipline" ...
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Hong Kong Department of Health is investigating a suspected food poisoning case involving 10 people of a tour group and reminded people to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent food-borne diseases.The affected, comprising four male and six female aged ...
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008
To help Americans make smarter nutrition choices and improve public health, a diverse group of scientists, academicians, health organizations, food and beverage manufacturers and retailers have created a new, voluntary front-of-pack nutrition labeling system called the Smart Choices Program.The Smart Choices Program was motivated by the need for a single, ...
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Making vegetable juice a daily habit could be a small step that can lead to big changes in meeting daily vegetable recommendations, according to a new study being presented by researchers from the University of California-Davis this week at the American Dietetic Association annual conference.(1)With seven out of 10 adults ...
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
The Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, said today Food Standards Australia New Zealand's latest Australian Total Diet Study confirms that many Australians are not getting enough iodine in their food.'Insufficient iodine intake, particularly in groups such as pregnant women, babies, and young children, is of great ...
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine of Slidell, LA is recalling the following Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine brand products: * Stuffed Artichokes, Net Wt. 15 oz.Read more about: Food SafetyThis product is being recalled because it contains milk, soy, and wheat that was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the ...
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared> Food SafetyHarry and David is recalling 1 lb. 4 ...
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