Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Watchdog group: 'Health' claims overstated (EARTHtimes.org)

Many food companies make healthy language claims on their products that are unfounded, a U.S. nutrition watchdog group said. The Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington said the healthy food claims are often misleading, and are popping u...

'Foods, Not Specific Nutrients, May Be Key To Good Health (Science Daily)

In a recent academic review, a professor has come to the conclusion that food, as opposed to specific nutrients, may be key to having a healthy diet. This concept is contrary to industry and government approaches to nutrition.

'Free nutrition program for infants and children (9 News Denver)

KUSA - WIC (women, infants and children), provides nutritious foods, nutrition education and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge.

'Watchdog group: 'Health' claims overstated (UPI)

Many food companies make "healthy" language claims on their products that are unfounded, a U.S. nutrition watchdog group said.

'UMassOnline Launches Nation's First Fully Online Master Of Public Health In Nutrition (Medical News Today)

Building on its reputation of breaking new ground in distance education, UMassOnline today announces the launch of the nation's first fully online Master of Public Health in Nutrition degree program. The MPH program, offered through the Amherst campus, marks another significant milestone by offering programs that are in demand and meet the needs of adult learners. [click link for full article]

'APHA Adopts New Policies On Food Safety, Global Climate Change, Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, Breastfeeding And ... (Medical News Today)

The American Public Health Association adopted 20 policies addressing a wide spectrum of public health issues from food safety and obesity to personal hygiene and global climate change. The following are descriptions of some of the various measures approved by the Association's Governing Council during its 135th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Nov. 3-7. [click link for full article]