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Reactions positive to new nutrition standards for school meals
On Wednesday afternoon, first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new USDA nutrition rules for public schools, calling for more fruits and vegetables and less fat and sodium in the publicly funded meals programs. The new guidelines raised the nutritional standards for the first time in 15 years. Read full article >>
Nutrition Labels Being Ignored By Consumers
The key outcome of the FLABEL conference (Food Labeling to Advance Better Education for Life) in November 2011 was reported to be that even though nutrition labeling is commonly used throughout Europe, consumers pay insufficient attention and lack motivation to use them. FLABEL Scientific Advisor, Professor Klaus G. Grunert, will present the final findings of this three-and-a-half-year project ...
Junk foods widely available at elementary schools
Junk food remains plentiful at the nation's elementary schools despite widespread efforts to curb childhood obesity, a new study suggests.
Are Nutrition Needs the Same for All Young Athletes?
Nutrition is an important part of athletics for athletes of all ages. Young athletes are still growing, which means parents, athletes and coaches need to focus on a balanced diet and sufficient calorie intake that match training programs.
Dietary Supplements Extensively Regulated, Say Authors of New Article
American Botanical Council Publishes Article Documenting the Regulation of Herbs and Other Supplements
USDA updates school nutrition guidelines
For the first time in 15 years, the USDA has issued new guidelines governing the content of meals served through the National School Lunch Program and other federally funded school meals programs, which together serve some 32 million children a day. Read full article >>
Demand for nutrition food to grow in India: Nestle
Gurgaon, Feb 6 : Global nutrition major Nestle sees potential growth for its food products that meet specific dietary needs not met through normal diets in India due to changing lifestyle.
Kellogg's® Boosts America's Fiber Intake with Cereals That Offer Fiber and Whole Grains
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Â HighlightsKellogg's helped American families improve their diets by 12+ billion good servings of fiber and 8+ billion servings of whole grains.Fiber is ...
Four Common Nutrition Myths Among Athletes
Because of the increased strain an athletes body is put under, it makes sense that athletes would have heightened nutritional needs when compared to an individual who leads a less active and less demanding life. Athletes should pay attention to their increased nutritional needs and...
Conn districts join federal school nutrition plan
Several Connecticut school food service directors and college students studying nutrition are gathering in West Hartford to learn more about a federal push for healthier school lunch options.
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