Obesity among the U.S. population has increased markedly over the past three decades. Two thirds of U.S. adults are now either overweight or obese, and growing numbers of children are overweight, as well.
Latest government statistics indicate nearly 70% of American
adults and almost 32% of the country's school-age children and adolescents are
either overweight or obese, and manufacturers have new tools at their disposal
to help consumers combat this issue.
The Excellence in Innovation (EII) Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge outstanding product development teams and the innovation used to design and launch successful new products, while providing new products and companies with priceless worldwide exposure.
The Mediterranean diet can be a simple and tasty way of
eating healthy; however, formulating for it
requires a degree of moderation and the realization that consumer
attitudes do not change overnight.
Poor soda has gone from being a refreshing drink, associated with images of people empowered to enjoy life, to something we no longer should serve our children.
Researchers from the USDA's Economic Research Service found a 20% tax on caloric sweetened beverages could reduce consumption, calorie intake and body weight, even after accounting for increased consumption of alternative beverages.
Research scientists have been utilizing a new type of double emulsion, known as a water-in-oil-in-water, to make foods that are reduced in fat have a remarkably comparable texture and mouthfeel to full-fat foods.
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