Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Food Assistance: How Strong Is the Safety Net? (RedNova)

By LeBlanc, Michael; Lin, Biing-Hwan; Smallwood, David * Nutrition assistance programs, particularly the Food Stamp Program, increase food spending and household income. * In 2004, adding food stamp benefits to recipients' incomes raised 9 percent of recipients out of poverty.

'Senior nutrition project?s books get clean bill of health (Herald Democrat)

Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project?s books got a clean bill of health from auditors Wednesday and the agency?s staff gave board members data needed to plot the future.

'Nutrition book may help combat obesity (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

A new book on nutrition will help Australians take personal responsibility for their diet and may help reduce the obesity epidemic, the federal government says.

'People In Elkhart Learn About Alternative Nutrition (FOX 28 South Bend)

People in Elkhart got a chance to learn about alternative nutrition Sunday.

'Unravelling the E numbers on food labels (Perth Now)

A NEW book on nutrition will help people take personal responsibility for their diet and may help reduce the obesity epidemic, the Federal Government says.

'Senate Votes To Raise Nutrition Standards In Oregon Schools (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

As students look forward to the end of the school year, they can expect some subtle differences when they return in the Fall. For one, vending machines may be missing the junk food.

'Pure food is purely superior (Vail Trail)

If you have not noticed yet, I am a huge advocate of pure foods. The processed ?food? industry is incredibly powerful and influential in American culture. The wholesomeness of many of these products is questionable and sometimes overtly harmful to our health.

'Health Canada Reminds Canadians Of Hamburger Food Safety Tips (Medical News Today)

Barbeque season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid food borne illness from E. coli bacteria from ground beef. Eating undercooked ground beef can result in a type of food borne illness commonly called hamburger disease, caused by E. coli bacteria. Symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and diarrhea. [click link for full ...

'Health Board OKs budget (The Robesonian)

LUMBERTON - The county Board of Health unanimously approved the department's 2007-2008 fiscal year budget on Thursday. The $12.7 million spending plan mirrors last year's budget.

'Food Standards Agency Launches Consultation On Food Competences For Young People, UK (Medical News Today)

The Agency has launched a public consultation on the minimum food skills and knowledge that young people should possess, understand and be able to apply by different ages. [click link for full article]