Nestle FITS data reveals that, as early as 12-24 months, children are beginning to develop some unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute to childhood obesity.
French fries and potato chips may have given potatoes a bad rap, but new research finds the lowly tuber -- when cooked correctly -- may actually be good for the heart.
Healthy women who consumed the omega-3, tomato juice combination had lower levels of cardiovascular disease markers compared with women who consumed only the tomato juice, according to results of a small trial.
Danone agreed to buy Wockhardt's nutrition business and brands for 250 million euros ($355 million), gaining an entry into India's baby nutrition markets.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have just been released. They rightfully will receive much attention and will be hugely impactful in years to come. This column is not about the Guidelines, however; it's about competitiveness.
During the Second World Congress of Public Health Nutrition held in Portugal, September 2010, several new and pending studies were presented that show clear evidence that poor nutrition is growing in affluent countries, despite widespread consumer access to nutritious foods and nutritional education campaigns.