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Abril 12, 2013
Why you can't stop after eating one potato chip: research
The scientific secrets underpinning that awful reality about potato chips — eat one and you're apt to scarf 'em all down — began coming out of the bag today in research presented at the 245th National Meeting &Exposition of the American Chemical So... Contenido Patrocinado
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Noviembre 28, 2012
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.
Noviembre 07, 2012
No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...
Octubre 23, 2012
Consuming wide variety of produce more important than organic, say pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Weighs In For the First Time on Organic Foods for Children. In its report, the AAP cites lower pesticides in organic produce and potentially lower risk of exposure to drug-resistant bacteria, but says the most i...
Septiembre 17, 2012
Why Soda Ban Will Work In Fight Against Obesity
On Thursday, New York City’s Board of Health voted near unanimously to cap the size of sugary drinks to no more that 16-ounces at movie theaters, restaurants, mobile food carts, and sports arenas. The ban, which will take effect from March 12 and won’...
Septiembre 15, 2012
Are you getting enough Potassium? Probably not...
A study published in the September edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that only 2% of the U.S. population is meeting its needs for potassium. Two percent! While we spend an endless amount of energy discussing reducing sodium, ...
Septiembre 13, 2012
McDonald's USA Adding Calorie Counts To Menu Boards
McDonald's USA President Jan Fields announced today that, starting next week, the company will list calorie information on restaurant and drive-thru menus nationwide to further inform and help customers and employees make nutrition-minded choices. In ...
Septiembre 11, 2012
APRE receives additional funding for Potato Nutrition Research & Education
The Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) today announced that it will receive additional funding from the United States Potato Board (USPB) to support nutrition science research and education on the white potato in all forms.
Agosto 28, 2012
USPB to quadruple its contribution to APRE
The U.S. Potato Board has agreed to quadruple its annual contribution to a year-old organization charged with defending the french fry. Effective this crop year, USPB will increase its investment in the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE...
Agosto 21, 2012
QSR battleground shifts from 'Value' to 'Better for you'
McDonald's is touting its "under 400 calories"items, including the venerable Filet-O-Fish sandwich. Burger King has just added smoothies and salads to its menu. Wendy's is pitching a new mobile app that lets customers personalize meals based ...
Agosto 21, 2012
US: Del Campo brand dried potato (from Peru) recalled for undeclared sulfites
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today alerted consumers that Optima Distributors LTD, located at 66-15 Traffic Ave. in Ridgewood, NY, is recalling Del Campo brand Dried Potato due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The re...
Agosto 19, 2012
Lawyers From Suits Against Big Tobacco Target Food Makers
More than a dozen lawyers who previously took on the tobacco companies have filed 25 cases against industry players like ConAgra Foods, PepsiCo, Heinz, General Mills and Chobani that stock pantry shelves and refrigerators across America. The suits, fi...
Julio 05, 2012
Low glycemic load diet might be better than low fat or very low carbohydrate diet
A new study published recently in the Journal of American Medical Association challenges the notion that “a calorie is a calorie.” The study, led by Cara Ebbeling, PhD, associate director and David Ludwig, MD, director of the New Balance Foundation Obe...