Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Hospitals must raise nutrition screening (The Scotsman)

NUTRITION screening in Scottish hospitals must be improved, health watchdogs said yesterday, after it emerged that national standards were not being met across the country.

'Nutrition task force to assess food program (Manila Bulletin)

TACLOBAN CITY ā?? The Bantay Sangkap Pinoy Task Force in Eastern Visayas is scheduled to meet on August 18 to discuss the status of the Food Fortification Program in the region at the Ritz Tower de Leyte, this city.

'First International Animal Health, Genetics and Nutrition Congress (Manila Bulletin)

THE first livestock marketing, scientific, and academic exhibition of its kind is convened today by the Philippine Veterinary Drug Association (PVDA) and the Philippine Swine Industry Research and Development Foundation, Inc., (PSIRDFI) with the theme "Food Safety and Quality through Better Animal Health, Genetics and Nutrition."

'Nutrition is key in HIV/Aids fight (iafrica.com)

Good nutrition could be the only available life prolonging alternative to people living with HIV/Aids in rural areas, a senior officer for the UN said on Thursday, adding that the SA health department could do better in tackling the pandemic.

'USDA Office Proposes Adding Fruits, Vegetables To WIC Food Packages (Medical News Today)

Whole milk, cheese and eggs would be restricted, and fruits, vegetables and whole grains would be included in food packages distributed by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children under a rule proposed Monday by the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, the San Jose Mercury News reports (Feder Ostrov/Marr, San Jose Mercury News, 8/8). [click link for full article]

'USDA proposes change to WIC food packages (News Democrat & Leader)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food packages that reflect recommendations made by the National Academies of Sciences? Institute of Medicine (IOM).

'Nutrition policy critical in war on Aids (Independent Online)

Good nutrition could be the only available life prolonging alternative to people living with HIV and Aids in rural areas, a senior UN Food and Agriculture officer says.