Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Health and nutrition key to wooing GM food sceptics (The Australian)

GENETICALLY modified food will be accepted by consumers when it delivers clear health and nutrition benefits over conventional foods, Australia's chief scientist has predicted.

'Food pyramid offers signposts to good nutrition (Asbury Park Press)

The new U.S. Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid ? called MyPyramid ? is helping Americans to better understand how to eat healthfully, dietitians say.

'Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Recognized Nationally For Food Stamp Program Success (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)

With continued commitment to providing nutrition assistance to low-income and disabled Pennsylvania families, the Department of Public Welfare was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services for its efforts in achieving efficient and effective program service.

'DAA Welcomes Funding For New Food Guide & Nutrition Monitoring But Says Treatment Of Childhood Obesity Missed Out, ... (Medical News Today)

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) welcomes the federal government announcement to updatecurrent food guides and implement further national nutrition monitoring as part of the 2007 budget asthese will provide dietitians with up-to-date, scientifically robust information about what Aust [click link for full article]

'EFSA publishes health claims draft (Meat News)

EUROPEAN UNION: EFSA takes forward its work on nutrition and health claims. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is publishing for consultation its draft guidance to applicants on the submission of health claims for authorisation.

'Corner Pet Owner Offers Tips, Advice for Health Following Pet Food Recalls (PR Web)

Sheryl Gunter, owner of Corner Pet, a pet wellness and nutrition center, offers tips and advice regarding pet health following the recent pet food recalls. Corner Pet, All Natural Wellness Store and Center is located in Elk Grove, California. (PRWeb May 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1NYWduLUluc2UtRW1wdC1UaGlyLVplcm8=

'Nutrition Group Sues Burger King Over Trans Fats (Fox News)

Nutrition advocacy group sues hamburger giant, saying it's the only leading restaurant chain that has not yet committed to eliminate trans fats from its menu.

'Nutrition group sues Burger King (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

A nutrition advocacy group is suing Burger King over the hamburger chain's use of frying oil that contains artery-clogging trans fats.

'Nutrition group sues Burger King over trans fats (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

A nutrition advocacy group sued Burger King Holdings Inc. on Wednesday over the hamburger chain's use of frying oil that contains artery-clogging trans fats.

'EFSA publishes draft health claims guidance (Food Navigator)

16/05/2007 - The European Food Standards Authority has today published its draft guidance document for the submission of applications under the new nutrition and health claims regulation, giving the clearest insight yet of the impact the legislation will have on industry.