Beverage Consumption April 8/Food Weekly Focus -- Overall consumption of distilled spirits, wine and beer rose in 2008; however, the rate of growth in each category was less than recent
Look for the Label April 8/Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- An association between eating out and weight-related diseases has led to demands for nutritional labeling of restaurant foods. A
Soft Drinks Go Cold April 8/Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- The quintessential American refreshment, an ice-cold soft drink, is beginning to feel out-of-date. A just-published report from Mintel shows
Safety of the Supermarket April 8/Health Business Week -- Although the majority of Americans believe foods in supermarkets are safe, the percentage who feel this way has decreased over the
ADA's Position on Functional Foods April 8/Drug Week -- The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has released an updated position on functional foods that says fortified, enriched or enhanced foods can
Youths Avoiding Restaurants April 18/Pediatrics Week -- In addition to a challenging economy, restaurant operators are also dealing with shifting customer demographics, as parents decide to leave the kids at
Antibiotic Concerns North of the Border April 11/The Globe and Mail -- Canadian farmers may be putting public health at risk through the widespread practice of importing unapproved and untested
Omega-3s and Reduced Risk of CVD April 2/Preventive Medicine Week -- According to a study from the U.S., "The long-chain omega-3 (n -3) fatty acids derived from fish, eicosapentaenoic acid
Lack of Progress in Food Safety April 10/St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- Rates of food-borne illnesses have remained roughly level since 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported,
Confronting Biothreats in Drinking Supplies April 8/Food Business Week -- "Deliberate or accidental contamination of foods such as milk, soft drinks, and drinking water with infectious agents or toxins is
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