Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Hundreds served at center for nutrition in Laureldale (Reading Eagle)

The Laureldale Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Center is serving 500 women who have met with nutritionists and received food vouchers. The new center, at 555 Raymond St., is the fourth WIC nutrition center in Berks County. Others are in Reading, Shillington and Boyertown.

'Vending machines in MOH line of fire (TVNZ)

The mid afternoon chocolate bar from the work vending machine may be a thing of the past. In its latest Food and Nutrition Monitoring report, the Ministry of Health says the types of food sold in vending machines will be looked at in the next year or two.

'Nutrition Classes Feed the Right Words (AgNews)

DALLAS ? On a recent Wednesday at the Oak Cliff branch of the Dallas Public Library, Elisa Reyes prepared to teach 26 Spanish-speakers about the MyPyramid food guide pyramid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving sizes and daily nutritional requirements for good health, she said.

'Program Teaches Heart Health To Latino Women (KGTV TheSanDiegoChannel.com via Yahoo! News)

An innovative program is helping Latino women protect themselves against heart disease while also improving the health of their families.

'Better marketing needed for healthy food - nutritionist (Stuff)

New Zealanders are spending more money on confectionery than fresh fruit because advertising for healthy food cannot compete with junk food marketing, a child health expert has said.

'Health Claim For Fluoridated Bottled Water Applauded By ADA (Medical News Today)

The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to allow bottlers to claim that fluoridated water may reduce the risk of dental cavities or tooth decay."Whether you drink fluoridated water from the tap or buy it in a bottle, you're doing the right thing for your oral health," says ADA executive director James B. Bramson, D.D.S. [click link for full

'Convenience trumps health in American eating choices, report (Nutraingredients.com)

10/26/2006 - Convenience remains the driving force behind consumer purchasing decisions, despite the increased emphasis placed on health in the past year, according to the latest Eating Patterns in America report.

'The Lean Plate Club Nutrition advice on Web often spotty, study reports (The Oregonian)

Tens of millions of consumers seek nutrition advice online, regularly searching for information about dietary supplements, food allergies and how to lose weight.