The United States Department of Agriculture announced recently that its child nutrition programs are implementing new rules designed to encourage use of local farm products in school meals.
Drinking tea has a number of health benefits. Now, add one more to the list: a cup of the beverage a day can help slash the risk of developing cancer by shrinking tumors, say researchers.
Hall of Fame Beverages named Jessica A. Gutierrez as president and official spokesperson of Larry Johnson for Their Famous Iconic Branding "Grandmama."
High dietary intake of antioxidants, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of early age-related macular degeneration in patients with the high genetic risk, according to the findings of a prospective, population-based study in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Disney Consumer Products (DCP) are collaborating to raise the visibility of food science careers and the innovative potential of the profession to develop healthy and nutritious foods.
Food scientists are hoping to utilize nanotechnology to improve food nutrition, quality, safety and taste, according to panelists at the Institute of Food Technologists' 2011 Annual Meeting & Food Expo.
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