N.C. campus turns to former Panthers Aug 28, 2008
Minter and Rucker could also tell others in athletics and business about the N.C. Research Campus and its efforts in food and nutrition research, Higgs says. We want people to be having conversations about the research campus and what we are trying to do. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Tasty but deadly? Aug 27, 2008
The bottom line from several nutritionists familiar with the ad is this: Hot dogs arent exactly a health food, but eating one every now and then probably wont hurt you. My concern about this campaign is its giving the indication that the occasional hot dog in the school lunch is going to increase cancer risk, said Colleen Doyle, the American Cancer Societys nutrition director ... Colorectal cancer was diagnosed between three and 19 years after the studies began, but... (MSNBC -- Health)
Talk of the Town: Diet myths debunked! Aug 27, 2008
D., a nutritionist in Clyde Park, Mont. and a spokesperson for the American Society for Nutrition ... A diet won t work if you think of it as doing a different thing for a while and then you re going to stop doing it, says Christopher Gardner, an assistant professor of nutritional science at Stanford University School of Medicine. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cancer diagnosis spurs acts of giving back Aug 27, 2008
Diagnosed two years ago with Stage 3 breast cancer, Amy Paterson traipsed to nearly 150 medical visits: chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy, physical therapy, an exercise study, nutrition consultations and more. A young public relations professional, Paterson could put the job on hold. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Sweetened milk violates district's sugar limits Aug 27, 2008
Administrators, nutritionists sour on flavored dairy favorites at breakfast ... "We had no other choice because a flavored milk with 22 grams of sugar or less was not available to us," said Angie Garcia, Clarke County School District nutrition coordinator ... School administrators, parents, teachers and nutritionists took a hard look at the sugar content of flavored milk in 2006 when the school district set the 22-gram limit and decided it was best to scale back other sweets, such as cookies and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Free lunch program dubbed success Aug 27, 2008
" Locations in Middletown where children could drop by for meals included the Community Room at Maplewood Terrace, Cross Street AME Church, Green Street Arts Center, Macdonough School, St. Francis of Assisi Church and Traverse Square. In Portland there were two locations: Chatham Court Housing and True Vine Church. Nutrition Manager Jane Coggins was pleased with the results. "It went fabulous," Coggins said. "I'm extremely satisfied. I'm very happy the numbers ended up higher than I expected. (Middletown Press, CT)
Back-to-school time is a good time to make sure children are eating healthy Aug 27, 2008
Lee and Hottenstein offered five of their best nutrition tips. Break the fast. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Slow Food Nation festival opens Friday in S.F. Aug 27, 2008
"The one we have is making us sick," she said, referring to the multitude of health problems in this country that are related to obesity and poor nutrition. "And it's ruining our planet and hurting us socially.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Food Allergy Label "May Contain" Confusion Aug 26, 2008
Have you consumed myths about diet and nutrition. Take these quizzes to find out. (CBS News)
Experts at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Offer Tips for a Healthy Transition Back-To-School Aug 26, 2008
Exercise, Proper Nutrition and Sleep Among the Cornerstones for Getting off to a Good Start CHICAGO, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As August signals the winding down of summer, the bell rings for more than 50 million students who will be returning to classrooms this year ... Proper Nutrition Fuels the Body The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day holds some truth. (PR Newswire)
Around the Lompoc Valley Aug 26, 2008
GymFit uses the unique equipment at Gymnastics North to build strength, cardiovascular ability, flexibility and nutrition awareness. The class will run on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is designed for children ages six and up. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Number of Somalis needing aid spikes to 3.2 million Aug 26, 2008
"This is confirmed by recent nutrition reports that indicate a doubling of the caseload of severely malnourished children in ACF feeding centres over the last three months in Dhusamareb, Galgadud," it said ... "There are a few small pockets of improvement, but overall the situation is only getting worse for many Somalis who cannot afford food even if it is for sale while malnutrition is on the rise," WFP spokesman Peter Smerdon told Reuters. (AlertNet)
Read more... Aug 26, 2008
Although many promising policies have emerged to promote physical activity and good nutrition in communities, the report concludes they are not being adopted or implemented at levels needed to turn around this health crisis. While the national average of obese adults was 15 percent in 1980, the latest study found an estimated two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, including an estimated 23 million children (the report does not include new state-level data for children this year). (PNN Online)
IPS teams with YMCA for daycare Aug 26, 2008
We teach nutrition, healthy lifestyles, helping students make healthy, positive decisions, said Lowell and Ionia YMCA Executive Director Staci Messersmith. We have a staff that has backgrounds in education, so we're able to provide assistance with homework if the parents want it. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Expert Tips for Avoiding School Lunch Box Battles Aug 26, 2008
"Parents want to provide healthy meals and snack options for their children, and school lunch boxes are a great place to start," says Dr. Julie Jones, a licensed nutritionist and national nutritional advisor who works with California Raisins ... To avoid the lunch box blahs, California Raisins - with the help of Jones and registered dietitian/nutrition expert, Mary Lee Chin - have compiled a list of tips for ensuring kids' stomachs stay full and lunch boxes come home empty ... Healthful snacks... (South County Chronicle, VA)
Nutrition program changes Aug 26, 2008
POCATELLO -- Idaho's Special Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children has new income guidelines that raise household income eligibility limits ... Services also include health screenings, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians and referrals to other services that a family may need. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Food security plan in Sadc Aug 26, 2008
"We are accelerating our plans regarding the implementation of the national school nutrition programme, with over six million children receiving meals in more than 18 000 schools," she said. Tshabalala-Msimang also said that the first three 'Telefood' projects have been implemented in this country with backing from the Food and Agriculture Organisation. (iAfrica.com)
District's summer food program serves more than 30,000 meals Aug 26, 2008
The La Crosse School District served 4,300 more free breakfasts and lunches this summer than last, a school nutrition official said Monday. The 12 sites that qualified for the federally funded Summer Food Service served 30,770 meals June 9 through Aug. 15, said Angie Seeger, school nutrition specialist ... The school nutrition office s goal was to serve 30,000 meals, but Seeger said the final tally means there are still kids who aren t being reached. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Vitamin D Deficiency May Lurk in Babies Aug 26, 2008
Meanwhile, the number of papers describing cases of nutritional rickets in babies and young children in the United States has been accumulating over the past decade or so, from places as disparate as Alaska, Minnesota, Nevada and Texas ... Human milk is very low in vitamin D, absolutely there is no question about that, said Dr. Frank Greer, professor of pediatrics at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and chairman of the committee on nutrition of the American Academy of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Kids Follow Parents' Lead on Fruits and Vegetables Aug 26, 2008
They also suggest that educating parents on nutrition early on could help address the problem of childhood obesity, the researchers say. About half of parents in the study were randomly assigned to receive home visits where they learned about nutrition and tactics for getting their children to eat fruits and vegetables ... Parents in the High 5 group received four home visits in which they learned about nutrition and methods of getting young children to eat fruits and vegetables -- including... (MEDLINEplus)
Food Network and Share Our Strength Announce Network's First-Ever Original Charitable Platform, 'Good Food Gardens' to be Unveiled at Slow Food Nation Aug 26, 2008
Food Network's partnership with Share Our Strength gives a national voice to the fight to end childhood hunger and helps increase awareness of the issues surrounding this complex problem, including the link between hunger and obesity, the need for nutrition education, the challenge of "food deserts" (areas of the country where fresh foods are not available), the need for more widely available farmers' markets, the state of farming and agriculture, and more. Food Network also supports Share Our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
School introduces innovations to educational approach, menu Aug 26, 2008
Besides supporting local farms, the initiative will promote healthy nutrition and well-being Cenci said. It will also provide a good educational opportunity. (Valley News, CT)
OSU Day at Oregon State Fair (14) Aug 26, 2008
Foods of the Pacific Northwest is a foods/nutrition contest using the skills of 4-H members to prepare one food in an hour ... The judge interviews the cooks about the cooking skills and nutrition of the food. (Lebanon Express, OR)
First annual Wheels for Wellness Poker Run hits the road Aug 25, 2008
The fund-raising event was part of the hospital s Creating Healthy Communities One Child at a Time effort that focuses on three specific programs: Women and Children First Dental Program; Jump-start, a program that focuses on teaching children about nutrition, exercise, and their health; and the nationally recognized I Sing the Body Electric wellness program. Bicycles, motorbikes, cars, buses and trucks were all welcome to travel in their choice of two designated routes, one north and one south,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Forced to live in hunger Aug 25, 2008
It is the first study to investigate the link between poverty and inadequate nutrition among Aborigines in the Northern Territory. While it focused on the one unnamed community of 2000 people, it offers a damning insight into a broader crisis in the nutrition of indigenous Australians ... But preliminary analysis indicated that a diet that met government nutrition recommendations was not affordable on the budget available, Dr Brimblecombe said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Easy and healthy school lunches? It's in the bag Aug 25, 2008
Bonnie Taub-Dix, a New York nutritionist, said it's important to ask your kids what they want in their sack lunches ... Nutrition consultant ... Elizabeth Ward is a Boston nutritionist and the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feeding Your Baby and Toddler. (USA Today -- News)
Girls learn about health, beauty at spa camp Aug 25, 2008
To Daron's credit, she used only products found in a typical kitchen cupboard, rather than promoting brands sold in her store - with the exception of fingernail polish, "something I can't make myself." She also enlisted the help of Kim Juarez, owner of fitness center Team Lola, to lead girls on their morning hikes and talk about nutrition, and Michelle Lawton, of Stretch the Imagination, to teach yoga ... In June, Bailey and Jordan Chavez, students at Mill Valley Middle School, attended the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Winners on way forward Aug 25, 2008
FOR the future, we will focus on three main areas - nutrition, preservation of water and rural development. We continue to focus on nutrition as it is part of our journey as a nutrition, health and wellness company. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Boning Up on Bone Health this Back-to-School Season Aug 24, 2008
This year, parents can send kids back to school with the tools necessary to build strong minds and strong bones by following a handful of useful nutrition strategies ... D., a registered dietitian with GTC Nutrition. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Call for change over VAT on children's clothes Aug 24, 2008
But the point is with obesity, and better nutrition levels in general, children are getting bigger. The upper limits have to change so that more childrens' clothing falls within the zero VAT band. (Times Online)
Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School Aug 24, 2008
"Childhood is a crucial time when bodies are growing and brains are developing. Its so important to fuel the body with good nutrition, and teaching children smart eating habits at a young age is a great idea. It starts with the parents serving as the role model," Kraus said in a university news release. She suggested a number of ways for parents to provide well-balanced meals and snacks to give children the energy and nutrition they need to perform well at school. (Health-Finder)
Special report: Region's aging population Aug 24, 2008
Better nutrition, medical advances and new technology means more residents are living longer ... Several factors gave way to increased longevity in recent years: better nutrition, better understanding of medicine, better physician communication and follow-up, newer technologies and medicines and access to inpatient care at hospitals when necessary, said Dr. Scott Brehaut, a geriatric specialist in New Hartford. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
New books help you help kids eat healthy Aug 23, 2008
Seaman and Steel, editor-in-chief of , cover plenty of nutrition basics, then put them intro practice with appealing, kid-friendly recipes. Offerings cover cookie jar treats (usually spiked with whole-wheat flour), and everything from breakfast to dessert. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Target obesity levels Aug 23, 2008
We must work together, governments, schools and communities, to improve nutrition and increase physical activity for all ages, he said. We must ensure that strong policies are implemented and enforced in every state, not only to help reverse existing obesity rates, but to prevent obesity among our nation s children and generations to come. (New Iberia, LA)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Aug 23, 2008
Last year, sales of the nonephedra pills that contain other herbal stimulants were worth $929 million, up from $575 million in 2002, according to Nutrition Business Journal. In the same period, sales of ephedra diet pills fell to $500 million, from $1. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
Food costs fuel school meal increase Aug 23, 2008
According to the School Nutrition Association, a national non-profit organization, lunch prices are up an average of 16 percent from last year in 150 school districts. Nashua-Plainfield Schools also increased the cost of their meals by 10 cents. (Charles City Press, IO)
BACK TO SCHOOL: Making the transition Aug 23, 2008
Take good self-care: sleep, nutrition and exercise. Celebrate your achievements along the way; remember your starting point and acknowledge the passage you have navigated to get where you are. (Malden Observer, MA)
Irradiated lettuce & spinach OK? Aug 23, 2008
All our produce should be genetically optimized and irradiated for safety, nutrition, and cost purposes. To the luddites: go back to the 1800s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Support smart nutrition and fitness at school (28) Aug 23, 2008
Support smart nutrition and fitness at school ... In the first year of the local wellness policies mandated by Congress, school districts across Montana have made exciting and significant changes in nutrition and physical activity for students and staff ... Montana continues to be a pioneer in creating healthy school environments, said registered dietitian Katie Bark of the Team Nutrition Program at Montana State University in Bozeman. (Helena Independent Record)
FDA: OK to zap spinach, lettuce with radiation Aug 22, 2008
But increasingly, the raw produce so valued for its nutrition is instead causing outbreaks because of contamination in fields or elsewhere in the chain from farm to table ... MORE FROM DIET AND NUTRITION ... Diet and nutrition Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ala. workers to pay for extra pounds Aug 22, 2008
Alabama workers to pay for extra pounds - Diet and nutrition- msnbc ... MORE FROM DIET AND NUTRITION ... Diet and nutrition Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
Back to school: Shaky economy hits kids Aug 22, 2008
As a result, most schools will charge more for lunch, the School Nutrition Association said ... As the cost goes up, nutritional quality goes down. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
FDA approves radiation for use on spinach, iceberg lettuce Aug 22, 2008
"One 1997 study that the trade association cited, for instance, found that irradiating fresh-cut, commercially prepared lettuce slashed the microbial population from 220,000 "colony forming units" per gram to barely 200 per gram. The colony-forming unit per gram is the standard measurement for microbial contamination.Radiation also can whittle away at certain vitamins, including thiamine, vitamin E and vitamin A. The trade industry's application nonetheless asserted that "it is unlikely that... (Anchorage Daily News)
Expert Tips for Avoiding School Lunch Box Battles Aug 22, 2008
"Parents want to provide healthy meals and snack options for their children, and school lunch boxes are a great place to start," says Dr. Julie Jones, a licensed nutritionist and national nutritional advisor who works with California Raisins ... To avoid the lunch box blahs, California Raisins - with the help of Jones and registered dietitian/nutrition expert, Mary Lee Chin - have compiled a list of tips for ensuring kids' stomachs stay full and lunch boxes come home empty ... Healthful snacks... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Have Means, will help Aug 22, 2008
Her rounds are routinely interrupted by a resident coming up to her and asking about nutrition matters and general health questions, Banks said. In an effort to help the children and mothers at the shelter, Banks started a playgroup last winter where the women have to plan an activity for each meeting. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Head Start moves center to Union City Aug 22, 2008
In addition to classroom education, families can receive medical, dental, and mental health, nutrition and parent involvement services. Every preschool child will receive periodic growth and development assessments. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Healthy Habits for a Happy Family Aug 22, 2008
Between hectic work schedules, school, play dates and activities, health and nutrition can sometimes take a backseat to convenience for busy parents ... While many parents recognize the importance of health and nutrition for their children, it is easy for any mom or dad to get caught up in the stress of tight schedules ... However, it's necessary to find some time to focus on healthy habits and nutrition so our kids can learn the best ways to take care of themselves starting at a young age. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Aug 22, 2008
The services include incorporating tobacco-use prevention and cessation activities, nutrition and wellness programs and obesity-prevention programs into school curriculum. Override supporters said that these services also fund placement of trained nurses in many public and private schools across the state and noted that these nurses are very important to many students who do not see a doctor regularly. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Wellness walk promotes healthy habits Aug 22, 2008
Children and Nutrition Services of Wyoming plans to promote an active lifestyle and healthy habits for Natrona County children and their families with a "Walk for Wellness." ... "The things they do impact the community. Children are such a vital part of the community, so we want to try and show people healthy habits not only in terms of physical fitness but also in terms of nutrition.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Senior Notes Aug 22, 2008
If the Merrimack Valley Nutrition Project is closed, there will be no lunches served at the Senior Center. Property Tax Incentive Program. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Spiritual leaders answer on the body Aug 22, 2008
Good nutrition, rest, and recreation are necessary, as is the avoidance of alcohol and drugs. Baha is should not use hallucinogenic agents, including LSD, peyote and similar substances, except when prescribed for medical treatment. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Get a second wife and live longer Aug 22, 2008
They also took into account a country's gross domestic product and average income to minimise the effect of better nutrition and healthcare in monogamous Lummaa stressed that their monogamy score is a crude first stab, and they are working to find multiple ways to assess marriage patterns. The conclusions could evaporate under further analysis, she adds. (Times of India)
Arsenic in drinking water could raise diabetes risk Aug 22, 2008
For the current study, the researchers tested for the level of arsenic randomly selected urine samples from 788 U.S. adults age 20 or older who participated in a 2003 to 2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. And then they associated arsenic levels with risk of type 2 diabetes. (Food Consumer)
Local health officials say children’s obesity is epidemic Aug 22, 2008
The partnership is comprised of four main components Rock on Cafe, which provides affordable and nutritious meals to students, Farm to School, which connects schools with local farms to provide health and nutrition education, Learning in Motion, which incorporates physical activity into academic lessons, and Healthy Fundraising, which develops and implements healthy fundraising policies. We hope that if superintendents have these programs in place they can begin to initiate these ideas and if... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
There's still time to donate to Miller's cross-country cause Aug 22, 2008
Did you know that for every four strokes of her bike pedals, a child dies from malnutrition, and that Katrina will be taking approximately 1 million strokes throughout this tour ... 4 million children die yearly worldwide due to a lack of adequate nutrition and/or clean water. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mum's stress linked to schizophrenia Aug 21, 2008
Studies have shown poor nutrition and influenza during pregnancy could also increase risk. "There's an important message here and we need to ensure it is translated into preventative work in pregnant women to reduce the risk," Prof Kulkarni said. (NEWS.com.au)
Americans Fatter in 37 States Aug 21, 2008
Have you consumed myths about diet and nutrition. Take these quizzes to find out. (CBS News)
Isle obesity fight focuses on youth Aug 21, 2008
Part of the money was spent on tobacco prevention and the rest went to the Healthy Hawaii Initiative, which funds a number of nutrition and physical education programs ... 2 million went to a partnership between the Department of Health and the Department of Education that funds training for teachers, cafeteria workers and managers, teaching materials and staff to improve nutrition and physical education in public schools ... The money is also used to get matching federal funds for childhood... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ticket to Adventure Aug 21, 2008
"Because this is a global event, there can be lessons in weather patterns, the different types of fish found in each location, the boats are very technical so there's lessons in physics, there can be lessons in nutrition, sleep cycles, even health," said Wilson, who has been a severe asthmatic since he was 1. "The variety of topics allows kids who are interested in different things to get a grip on it. Even literature can be a lesson - the great literature of the sea.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Sports notes Aug 21, 2008
YMCA provides nutrition coaching services. The West Suburban YMCA now offers a new, ongoing nutrition-coaching program designed to create personalized dietary plans based on lifestyle, goals and eating habits ... Under the guidance of a certified nutritionist, participants will learn to make improvements towards balanced eating, food cravings, eating patterns and supplementation. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Report: Wisconsin down in obesity rankings Aug 21, 2008
According to the report, a depressing and lengthy list of factors are making Americans fatter and fatter, including longer work hours (so people eat out of the home more often), long commutes by car or train, exclusion of obesity treatments from health coverage, high cost of gym memberships, lack of grocery stores in poor neighborhoods, an "electronic culture" of entertainment, consumer frustration with nutrition information and advice, stress, relentless advertising of unhealthy foods and fad... (Bizjournals.com)
Tribute to Michael Phelps, an American Hero Aug 21, 2008
For big bad bucks, he is doing incalculable harm to the health of our youth by promoting sugary breakfast cereal for them as though they were not already obese and plagued by all kinds of diseases caused by faulty nutrition. Just because he can get away with it (temporarily) where his own body is concerned does not mean that the average kid can survive a diet of junk food like his. (Townhall.com)
Sweet, Sour ... Or, Newfound Calcium Taste? Aug 21, 2008
"People don't consume as much calcium as nutritionists would like," Tordoff said, "and one reason for this is that foods high in calcium don't taste good to many people. Tweaking its taste could encourage a calcium-deficient population to consume more of this key nutrient. "By understanding how calcium is detected in the mouth, we can either make it easier to consume by reducing its bad taste or even make pharmacological agents that make it taste better ... " Dairy products, such as milk, have a... (Science Daily)
SJ Officials Nix Proposed Anti-Fast Food Law Aug 21, 2008
The , Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Services reports that children are among those most affected by obesity, with one in three children and one in four teens at rise or already overweight. Low-income families are also more susceptible to obesity, and research shows that the number of fast-food restaurants is disproportionately higher in low-income neighborhoods in San Jose than in higher-income areas, according to the committee. (NBC 11, CA)
Alternative medicine offers old solutions for ailments Aug 21, 2008
Goodremote's story isn't unusual, says nutritionist Karen Hurd, of Fall Creek. "I am currently entering the history of the thousands of clients I have into a database, so that the documentation of their nutritional success can be accurately reported," Hurd adds ... The practitioners also reiterate that inexpensive, self-motivated lifestyle changes-in exercise, nutrition and stress management, for starters-improve overall health and well-being. (Chetek Alert, WI)
