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Before you purchase your next box of crackers or cookies with a “zero trans fat” or “trans fat free” label, take a look at the ingredients list. While many food companies have eliminated partially hydrogenated oils (and the resulting trans fats) from their products, the replacement, interesterified fats, may not be much better. Click to Read More.

Before you purchase your next box of crackers or cookies with a “zero trans fat” or “trans fat free” label, take a look at the ingredients list. While many food companies have eliminated partially hydrogenated oils (and the resulting trans fats) from their products, the replacement, interesterified fats, may not be much better. Click to Read More.

Researchers at Purdue University have precisely measured the impact of a high-fat diet on the spread of cancer, finding that excessive dietary fat caused a 300 percent increase in metastasizing tumor cells in laboratory animals. The researchers used an imaging technique to document how increasing fat content causes cancer cells to undergo changes essential to metastasis.

Researchers at Purdue University have precisely measured the impact of a high-fat diet on the spread of cancer, finding that excessive dietary fat caused a 300 percent increase in metastasizing tumor cells in laboratory animals. The researchers used an imaging technique to document how increasing fat content causes cancer cells to undergo changes essential to metastasis.

The AOAC Research Institute (RI), a subsidiary of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, granted Performance Tested MethodsSM certification to bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, for VIDAS® Easy SLM (Salmonella). The test is a rapid, automated solution that requires fewer steps than traditional methods for Salmonella testing.

The AOAC Research Institute (RI), a subsidiary of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, granted Performance Tested MethodsSM certification to bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, for VIDAS® Easy SLM (Salmonella). The test is a rapid, automated solution that requires fewer steps than traditional methods for Salmonella testing.

A landmark report from cancer experts says that many cancers could be prevented throughout the globe if people adopted healthier diets, exercised more and controlled their weight. The overall figures show that about a third of the most common cancers in high-income countries and a quarter in lower-income countries could be prevented in this way; the estimates exclude smoking which alone accounts for about a third of cancers.

A landmark report from cancer experts says that many cancers could be prevented throughout the globe if people adopted healthier diets, exercised more and controlled their weight. The overall figures show that about a third of the most common cancers in high-income countries and a quarter in lower-income countries could be prevented in this way; the estimates exclude smoking which alone accounts for about a third of cancers.

Forty-seven percent of California’s older residents cannot afford to pay for basic necessities, including health care, food and housing, according to a report released on Tuesday, the San Jose Mercury News reports (de Sa, San Jose Mercury News, 2/24).

Forty-seven percent of California’s older residents cannot afford to pay for basic necessities, including health care, food and housing, according to a report released on Tuesday, the San Jose Mercury News reports (de Sa, San Jose Mercury News, 2/24).

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are strongly encouraging prenatal vitamin manufacturers to use only potassium iodide and not other sources of iodine in their products. According to the researchers, potassium iodide is the best way to ensure that prenatal vitamins given to expectant mothers receive 150µg of supplemental daily iodine as recommended by the American Thyroid Association.

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are strongly encouraging prenatal vitamin manufacturers to use only potassium iodide and not other sources of iodine in their products. According to the researchers, potassium iodide is the best way to ensure that prenatal vitamins given to expectant mothers receive 150µg of supplemental daily iodine as recommended by the American Thyroid Association.

A new US study concluded that as long as a diet is heart-healthy and reduces calorie intake it helps you lose weight, no matter what proportions of fat, protein or carbohydrate it contains.

A new US study concluded that as long as a diet is heart-healthy and reduces calorie intake it helps you lose weight, no matter what proportions of fat, protein or carbohydrate it contains.

Patient nutrition and wellbeing is the focus for a new volunteer scheme at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The potential benefits for patients enjoying a healthy diet on the wards are well-documented – quicker recovery and a shorter stay. Elderly patients require the most help with nutrition – many come into hospital malnourished – which has prompted the introduction of the Addenbrooke’s Mealtime Volunteer Scheme.

Patient nutrition and wellbeing is the focus for a new volunteer scheme at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The potential benefits for patients enjoying a healthy diet on the wards are well-documented – quicker recovery and a shorter stay. Elderly patients require the most help with nutrition – many come into hospital malnourished – which has prompted the introduction of the Addenbrooke’s Mealtime Volunteer Scheme.

The American Thyroid Association has recommended that all pregnant and breastfeeding women in the U.S. should take daily supplements containing 150 mcg iodine. However, a study conducted by researchers at Boston University Medical Center has found that only 51 percent of U.S. prenatal multivitamins contain iodine.

The American Thyroid Association has recommended that all pregnant and breastfeeding women in the U.S. should take daily supplements containing 150 mcg iodine. However, a study conducted by researchers at Boston University Medical Center has found that only 51 percent of U.S. prenatal multivitamins contain iodine.

A new Ipsos Reid / Dietitians of Canada survey* reveals that although seven in 10 (68 per cent) Canadians say they have changed their eating habits in the last year to improve their fitness level, 85 per cent of Canadians admit their eating habits could use “some improvement.” The survey was released in support of National Nutrition Month, taking place in March, which is built around the theme, “Stay active. Eat like a Champion.

A new Ipsos Reid / Dietitians of Canada survey* reveals that although seven in 10 (68 per cent) Canadians say they have changed their eating habits in the last year to improve their fitness level, 85 per cent of Canadians admit their eating habits could use “some improvement.” The survey was released in support of National Nutrition Month, taking place in March, which is built around the theme, “Stay active. Eat like a Champion.