Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Zambia bans GM food aid (New Scientist)

A government-backed delegation concludes that GM food is too risky - aid workers say the decision means people will go hungry

'Parents, Make Food Choices (RedNova)

By Susan Boyes Luanne Traud's commentary on Feb. 1 concerning vending machines in schools ("Good nutrition at odds with machine") struck a nerve with me. I am a licensed professional counselor with the Manassas Group in Roanoke.

'ACSD1 approves school health policy (Laramie Boomerang)

The Albany County School District No. 1 Board of Education approved yesterday a school health program that district administrators hope will improve the health and well-being of their students.

'Bill would make high school junk food ban voluntary (The Arizona Republic)

The sponsor of a bill that would ban junk food and soft drinks in high schools is now pushing a slimmed-down version that would make the program voluntary and give the first 50 schools to sign up a $50,000 bonus.

'Clearer labels launched as food firms 'try to beat the traffic lights' (Daily Telegraph: UK News)

Five of Britain's biggest food companies are joining the fight against obesity by printing calorie, salt and fat content on the front of their packaging.

'Fresh Appeal for Food Aid As 4m Face Hunger (AllAfrica.com)

Kenya yesterday renewed its appeal for relief food as the number of those in need doubled following failure of crops in traditionally food surplus areas.

'Food calendar (Detroit Free Press)

Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor. Health and wellness fair is noon-3 p.m. Sat. The fair will focus on learning about healthy diets, exercise, dietary supplements and more. Call 734-975-4500.

'E.U. STUDY REVEALS FOOD SAFETY PERCEPTIONS (Meat News)

EUROPEAN UNION: A new survey shows where European consumers stand on risk perception and food safety.

'Teens' Healthy Food Choices Foiled By Early Lunch, Soft Drink Machine Income And Parents Who Cater (Medical News Today)

Penn State researchers have identified three previously unreported factors that foil the efforts of high school students to make healthy food choices - early lunch, school income from soft drink incentives, and parents who bring fast food to the cafeteria for their kids.Dr. Claudia Probart, associate professor of nutritional sciences who led the study, says, "This new information may be useful to

'Don't Give Up on Low-Fat Food Choices for Overall Health, Protection from Disease (Newswise)

Three major new studies scheduled for publication this week - finding that postmenopausal women who followed a low-fat eating pattern did not significantly reduce their risk of breast cancer, heart disease or stroke - should not be seen by consumers as a reason to discontinue a varied, healthful eating plan and maintaining a healthy weight.