October 31, 2010
Comprehensive nutrition services vital to children’s health
School meal programs play a significant role in keeping children healthy and are "the anchor" of comprehensive school nutrition services that improve children's nutritional status, health and academic performance, according to an updated joint position paper from the Society for Nutrition Education, American Dietetic Association and the School Nutrition Association.
Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh: Maudsley Method: Why the New Study on Eating Disorders Scares People
Lives are at stake here. If there are improvements to be found and those offer a challenge to the status quo, that is a fair price to pay.
Q+A Transcript: Paul Holmes Interviews Andy West
He's one of our scientific leaders, one of our most influential scientists. Head of strategy for Seales Ltd at the moment, the animal feeds people, previously Chief Executive of AgResearch, New Zealand's principal research organisation supporting ...
Diet Buster: Halloween Candy In The Office
Watch out for that post-Halloween sugar crash on Monday, as well-meaning co-workers bring in buckets and bowls of leftover candy. Too many leftover Halloween treats can expand your waistline and decrease your productivity, said Loyola University Health System registered dietitian Brooke Schantz. A sugar high can lead to a few minutes of initial alertness and provide a short burst of energy…
October 30, 2010
Dispersant Levels In Gulf Seafood Not Dangerous For Human Health, Says FDA
After testing thousands of samples of Gulf seafood and fish for the presence of contaminants, specifically dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announce they are safe for human consumption and do not pose a health threat...