Secret to a healthy, long life: Good genes, better exercise Aug 27, 2008
Dr. Richard Rivlin, director of the nutrition and cancer prevention career development program at Weill Cornell Medical College, said in an interview that it was never too late to adopt habits that predict a healthy old age ... In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition last year, Rivlin noted that changes in body composition, like loss of bone and muscle and accumulation of body fat, typically accompany aging and can affect health in a variety of ways: poor posture that impairs breathing;... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Auburn QB a game-time decision Aug 27, 2008
Brush up on your diet, nutrition and exercise. From townhomes to tudors, peek inside some of Atlanta's classic homes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nutrition: MSG Use Is Linked to Obesity Aug 26, 2008
Dr. Ka He, the lead author and an assistant professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the University of North Carolina, said the study established an association, not a causal relationship. MSG is not toxic, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
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)
Elderly 'go hungry in hospital' Aug 26, 2008
Official nutrition standards do not go for enough, campaigners said ... Age Concern's Patrick South said: "Tackling malnutrition should be a top priority for all NHS trusts." ... And Age Concern argued that Healthcare Commission standards on nutrition did not go far enough. (BBC News)
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)
Around the Valley Aug 24, 2008
gov.Afterschool nutrition and physical activity forumThe Network for a Healthy California Central Valley will hold the "Live Life, Live Health, Afterschool Nutrition and Physical Activity Sharing Forum" 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Ramada Inn, 324 E. Shaw Ave. Registration deadline is Sept. 10. Details: (559) 456-7125, http://ucce. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
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)
Heart Disease Aug 24, 2008
Another cause of heart failure is a heart attack, known to doctors as a myocardial infarction, or MI. This results from a complete blockage of one of the coronary arteries; the part of the heart nourished through that artery suddenly gets no nutrition at all, and the muscle begins to die. The blockage usually happens in an artery that's already narrowed by coronary artery disease. (Time.com)
Local seniors pinching penniesRising food, medical, fuel prices to blame Aug 23, 2008
"The cost of senior nutrition programs has far exceeded the funding for those programs," said Edward Benoit, executive director of the Hudson County Office on Aging, based in Secaucus. "State and federal funding for [senior] nutrition programs has been flat for at least 10 years.". (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Cargill loses case against ex-employees Aug 22, 2008
2 million in damages against three former employees who left the company to form their own dairy nutrition and management consulting business ... David Feider, a spokesman for Cargill, said Cargill disagrees with the jury's verdict and "is exploring its options with respect to this lawsuit."He said Progressive Dairy Solutions Inc., the Oakdale-based dairy nutrition and management consulting company started by the three former employees, mischaracterized "both the events leading up to the... (Fresno Bee)
Seniors keep your juices flowing with good hydration Aug 22, 2008
Throw in some extra vitamins and nutrition with vegetables in drink form, such as an orange/carrot juice or the low-salt version of classic V8. Keep a variety of drinks handy, along with mugs or cups in the size that encourages you to drink. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Enzi 'will be teaching' McCain about water Aug 21, 2008
In 2008, AARP is recognizing 10 House and 10 Senate members who championed legislation in economic stimulus, Medicare, housing, nutrition, falls prevention, workplace IRAs and 401(k) fee disclosure. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Senior food programs cut some meals Aug 21, 2008
In Tuolumne County, the nutrition program for home-bound seniors will stop delivering two frozen meals to clients to get them through the weekend and will serve only five hot meals Monday through Friday ... If seniors can get adequate nutrition, they are more likely to remain living independently in their homes, and need fewer social programs like Medicare on the back end, saving taxpayers money, according to Zach. (The Union Democrat)
FORUM: Questions still linger about CAA Aug 19, 2008
More recently, it has come to light that the CAA of New Haven, which also offers elderly nutrition programs, double-billed more than $1. 5 million in the last three years to administer Meals on Wheels, a food program for seniors. (New Haven Register, CT)
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Aug 19, 2008
Among the pilot studies expected to be funded with the grant will be research in arthritis, vitamin D nutrition and the genetic response to exercise. An act of Congress directed the National Institute of Aging to create the Older American Independence Centers to increase scientific knowledge that will lead to better ways to maintain and restore independence in older people. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Canada's poorest postal code in for an Olympic clean-up? Aug 17, 2008
It revamped the model for providing social services, ensuring that those who move into the new housing will have support there to deal with issues ranging from nutrition to mental health to drug treatment. And in an initiative that could reverse the trend to concentrate social services in the Downtown Eastside, the provincial government has moved aggressively to support social housing, drug treatment programs and mental health facilities outside the neighbourhood. (Globe and Mail)
Summer ‘volun-teen’ Aug 16, 2008
James has provided numerous volunteer hours at the center working within the Nutrition Program of Jasper County Community Services, said Colee. The nutrition program provides noon meals during the week ... Debbie Reindt new to the position of Jasper County Community Services Nutrition Site Manger said that just coming on board with James already in place made her transition as a new site manager much easier. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
VELA ISLAS-HOOKER: New law helps Valley reduce obesity rates Aug 16, 2008
These alarming rates underscore the need to not only address obesity through ongoing health education about nutrition and activity but also to address this crisis through environmental, policy and system change. Although we view fast-food options as a personal choice in the Valley, there are many communities and areas of communities without access to healthy foods that many of us take for granted. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
More of this story Aug 16, 2008
The center also offers an active diabetic program that discusses nutrition and other challenges posed by diabetes. Bayse said so far the center has mostly females participating. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
SeniorCare pinched by high fuel costs Aug 15, 2008
"When gas prices go up as they have over the past year, we do not receive any extra funding but we still deliver meals," says Linnea Hagberg, SeniorCare Nutrition Program director. SeniorCare, based in Gloucester, serves some 400 meals each day within its network of communities on Cape Ann and the North Shore. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Senior Center has interim director Aug 14, 2008
Konrath, the Senior Center nutrition supervisor for the past 12 years, was approached by the board of directors because of her experience in working with seniors. The board unanimously decided to appoint Konrath to the position. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Thank you, Janice Williams 4 UR help with RVMS Aug 14, 2008
Williams is leaving RVMS to work in the nutrition department for Ethos in Jamaica Plain. Ethos is a program that assists seniors. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Health research empowers farmworkers Aug 13, 2008
The research team also is not just taking information from the people, but giving it as well, empowering the farmworkers themselves, by conducting forums to teach them proper nutrition and warning them of the dangers of overdoing some aspects of American life, such as fast food. Residents are also learning about drug and alcohol abuse and domestic violence. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno market recalls beef after E. coli scare Aug 13, 2008
The California Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that some bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites have been recalled by the manufacturer, Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tenn. The bags of food were sold in Costco stores statewide in 52-pound bags with Lot Code Nos. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pedigree pet food variety recalled Aug 13, 2008
The California Department of Public Health issued a statement Tuesday pulling certain bags of Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites out of the market. Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tennessee, which makes the pet food, says that a component that should have held back because of positive test results was accidentally shipped to a Pedigree facility in Tracy. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fresh vegetables, fruit available at Farmers Market Aug 12, 2008
According to Baughman, there are two voucher programs -- the Senior Nutrition Program and Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which serves young children. "We encourage anyone with vouchers to come out and use them. The Seniors have been redeeming their certificates at over an 85 percent rate over the past few years, and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program participants have been at about 45 percent redemption. We would like to get that number a little higher," said Baughman. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Pima County meals program facing financial crisis Aug 12, 2008
"This is a unique time, when we're experiencing both the rise in gas and food prices. I've not seen it like this before, where I just didn't have a plan, couldn't think of how we could make it work," said Linda Hutchings, nutrition services program director at Catholic Social Services, a main contractor for Pima Meals on Wheels. "I think we all know the cost of food isn't going down. It will require creative thinking.". (AZCentral -- News)
Members of Altus Team Dr Pepper compete in team relays and individual events simulating timed firefighting tasks; Assistant Altus Fire Chief Jimmy Rogers is pictured dragging a hose line in individual competitions in Washington D.C. earlier this year. Aug 11, 2008
Published: Monday, August 11, 2008 7:57 AM CDT With the passage of the Make Altus Progressive sales tax proposal on August 26, Altus senior citizens anticipate the establishment of a modern seniors activity center that includes Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Groups nutrition program ... Cooperating with Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, the city plans to incorporate the Wilson Center nutrition site with the proposed senior center ... Neil Montgomery, executive director... (Altus Times, OK)
In the Hamptons, playground of the rich now in the hole Aug 9, 2008
A theater group for people with disabilities gets $30,000 a year, and there are nutrition and transportation programs for senior citizens. Over the years, town leaders have been reluctant to raise taxes, because that could harm the many working-class folks struggling to pay their bills, and hurt the politicians on Election Day, too. (Boston Globe)
HILDA MARTINEZ AND L. NICHOLE MOSQUEDA: Take time to eat family meals together Aug 9, 2008
Help children read food labels and compare nutrition information ... Preparing and sharing meals provide quality time with children -- time for family members to communicate about their activities and to teach children important lessons about nutrition and health ... Proper nutrition enhances academic performance. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Rich town in the Hamptons is crying poverty Aug 9, 2008
A theater group for the handicapped gets $30,000 a year, and there are nutrition and transportation programs for senior citizens. The town replenishes its harbors with clams, oysters and scallops and recently bought $100,000 worth of beach rakes to keep the shoreline clean. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Poor, minority women at risk of poor health Aug 8, 2008
Health disparities confronting low-income and minorities in the Valley are real, said Edie Jessup, the hunger and nutrition manager at Fresno Metro Ministry. "It's not something we're making up or whining about. It's truly a fact here," Jessup said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Meals on Wheels turkey lunches recalled Aug 7, 2008
According to South Shore Elder Services Nutrition Director Blair Bourque, the lunches were recalled from the program in Scituate on Wednesday, July 30. He said the move wasn't in response to any illnesses but strictly a precautionary measure. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
County cuts off food for seniors Aug 7, 2008
Seniors in Farmersville were left feeling empty last week after being notified that the county-run nutrition program would no longer serve lunch at the Senior Center beginning next month ... Farmersville was one of four senior centers in Kings and Tulare counties to lose its nutrition program ... KT AAA nutrition staff notified all seniors attending the sites of other meal options, including sites in neighboring communities, if they are eligible for Home-Delivered meals and the possibility of... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Kids get chance to show off culinary skills Aug 6, 2008
The recipes will then head to the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at California State University, Fresno. Students from that department's culinology program (a blend of food science and culinary arts) will test recipes and select 10 finalists, Tarter says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Senior citizens in the spotlight Aug 6, 2008
Robyn Felder, MLK Jr. Center assistant nutrition site manager, read aloud a passage from Psalms reminding the audience that God is good to all of mankind. Among those who were recognized during the event were the two oldest people in attendance, Amos Rutherford, 95, and Helen McAllen, 90. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Senior Notes (Aug. 7) Aug 5, 2008
A public health nurse will personally discuss issues with regard to medication, nutrition and a safe home environment. She will fill out a File-of-Life card, an emergency contact card that is left in the home and provides vital emergency medical and contact information. (Needham Tab, MA)
HEALTH BLOG: Read the latest child wellness tips Aug 5, 2008
We can applaud 13 of the 19 of the chains in the CSPI study for one reason: At least they provided the nutritional information when asked, unlike Applebee's, TGIFriday's, Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Red Lobster and IHop. That's kind of puzzling, because New York now requires large chains to post nutritional information in their restaurants, so you'd think the nutritional information would be available ... As far as I could tell, has nutritional information only for its Weight Watcher... (USA Today -- Money)
Seniors community collects cards for Meals Aug 4, 2008
The Meals on Wheels program, administered by the Community Services Council, serves food to homebound persons to provide essential nutrition and prevent health deterioration and loss of independence. Clients are over age 60, homebound and nutritionally at risk ... Thrilled with the gas-card drive and the public response is Jean Stewart, client services director for the Brevard County Senior Nutrition Program, which includes Meals on Wheels and the Seniors at Lunch program. (Florida Today)
Maintaining dignity Aug 3, 2008
Future plans include adding nutrition education programs, food stamp outreach distribution and resources to help with transportation and employment training. Now that the pantry is up and running, Drutchas stressed that this is not the time to sit back on their accomplishments. (The News-Herald)
Mystic Valley Elder Service lunch club Aug 2, 2008
Melrose - The Mystic Valley Elder Services Nutrition Department serves lunch Monday-Friday at noon in Melrose at both the Milano Senior Center, 201 West Foster St., and the Steele House, 1 Nason Drive ... If you need to speak to someone in the Nutrition Office, call 324-7705, extensions 300. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Land purchased, plans in works for wellness center Aug 2, 2008
West Virginia ranks down near the top of obesity and bottom of nutrition, overall, he said. The overall goal of a wellness center would be to reverse this trend, said Root. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Senior Spirit Aug 2, 2008
The phone number is 978-688-9560, the nutrition phone number is 978-975-3884. Inclement Weather Policy: The COA storm policy states that when the North Andover schools are closed due to inclement weather, all scheduled Senior Center activities are also cancelled for the day. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Furry friends Jul 31, 2008
" The farm adds to a range of activities at the home, including musical bingo and pub lunches. The home is among those run by the charity Broadening Choices for Older People (BCOP). Its chief executive Marcus Fellows said he had the farm idea while at a nursing home in Holland to look at nutrition. "I heard a cockerel and I thought it was this guy's phone - I mean people have strange ring tones nowadays," he said. "But then they showed me quite a large paddock with a goat and a few chickens and... (BBC News -- UK)
Senior notes Jul 31, 2008
For more than two decades, Springwell has helped Watertown seniors maintain good nutrition at home through the Home Delivered Meals Program ... To learn more about Springwell s nutrition program and the new Russian-style home-delivered meals, call 617-926-4100. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
SENIOR CORNER: July 25, 2008 Jul 31, 2008
Working with 27 elderly nutrition programs statewide, senior citizens receive coupons to purchase produce at local farmers markets ... The increase, made possible through the recently-enacted U.S. Farm Bill will bring the total number of senior citizens served by the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to more than 25,000 statewide ... The discount nutrition program is administered jointly by DAR and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. (Bolton Common, MA)
Truth told about teen drug use Jul 31, 2008
Every two years the Illinois Department of Human Services conducts a survey of school-aged children in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 on their attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, violence, exercise and nutrition. This spring, more than 600 students in seven Bureau County schools joined with students in more than 1,000 Illinois schools to participate in the survey. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Long attends program Jul 30, 2008
Some of the professional careers in agriculture include teaching, environmental protection, fashion design, business management, marketing, child care, engineering, landscape architecture, biotechnology, nutrition, veterinary and life sciences research, to name just a few. "Understandably, many young people and parents think that majoring in agriculture is only for people interested in raising crops and livestock," Alston said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Tewksbury seniors to pay tribute to Cole Porter Jul 30, 2008
Seniors who usually have lunch at the Senior Center on Wednesdays are reminded that nolunches will be serviced on Wednesday, Aug. 6 due to a Merrimack Valley Nutrition Project event being held on that day. One should eat prior to coming to the Senior Center or pack a lunch. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Big rise in NHS feeding concerns Jul 30, 2008
The number of incidents related to poor nutritional care reported by NHS staff almost doubled over three years ... The nutrition figures show bigger rises in some areas compared with others - reports tripled in the north east region, while in the north west, they rose by 46 ... The issue of patient nutrition is a major problem for the NHS, with the consequences of malnourishment and dehydration costing it an estimated extra 1. (BBC News)
Live longer, live better -- An interview with Blue Zoner Dan Buettner Jul 29, 2008
Fermented soy foods also contribute to a healthy intestinal ecology and offer even better nutritional benefits ... Charles Stuart Platkin is a nutrition and public health advocate, founder of , the health and fitness network and author of "The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible" (Simon ter, 2007). (Munster Times, IN)
From out of, and into, the mouths of babes Jul 29, 2008
Every two years the Illinois Department of Human Services conducts a survey of school-aged children in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 on their attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, violence, exercise and nutrition. The test is free but not mandatory, so local school officials make the decision whether to participate. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Seniors Can Walk To Better Health Jul 28, 2008
One group walked 3 times per week for 4 months while the control group received nutrition education only. In the past decade, researchers have focused on the benefits of strength training in maintaining independence, but until now we didn t have good evidence using an objective performance measure that a walking program would improve physical functioning, said M. Elaine Cress. (Suite101.com)
Need grows: Soaring grocery prices affect food pantries Jul 27, 2008
Although they do not give out grocery items, the Brewton Nutrition Center and the S.A.I.L. center in East Brewton feed senior citizens every day. Emma Lowell, who works at the Brewton Nutrition Center, said the center has had to increase its per-plate cost. (Brewton Standard, AL)
TWO VIEWS: Tough rules for children's food ads best way to battle national bulge Jul 27, 2008
Yet kids are still inundated with marketing for high-calorie foods of low nutritional value ... Instead, to placate critics while preserving profits, companies launched programs to promote exercise, nutrition education or both. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
PRICE TAG: New breed of American emerges in need of food Jul 26, 2008
"We do have a strong safety net available to help families in times of economic distress," says Kate Houston, deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services at the Department of Agriculture. When the Bush administration proposed its 2008 budget in February 2007, it projected that an average of 26. (USA Today -- News)
Budget crisis: cut legislators' pay Jul 25, 2008
Like its letter to the editor to The Chronicle, the crux of its argument is that nutrition depends on numerous factors (gender, height, activity, daily schedule) - anything but food. Of course, leading a healthy lifestyle entails both diet and exercise. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
WOODLANDS SCHOOL Jul 25, 2008
Healthy nutrition tours ... Educators will conduct Smart and Healthy Nutrition Tours in certain Publix supermarkets, including the Beaches store, as part of a countywide effort by the UF's Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences Program. (Florida Times-Union)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Some nutrition experts worry that Jolie's rail-thin appearance in her latest film, "Wanted," as seen at left, might lead to some to set unrealistic goals for themselves. Previous female action heroes, including Jolie herself as Lara Croft in the "Tomb Raider" movies, were more muscular or even voluptuous. (USA Today -- Money)
Hard times continue for LOEL Center Jul 23, 2008
In Lockeford, Rose Lazzaro, recently appointed to the county Commission on Aging, said she is working with the county to return the senior nutrition program to Lockeford. Seniors eligible for county help. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
No change in Cass County Meals on Wheels program Jul 22, 2008
MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans ... It also gives cash grants to local senior meal programs throughout the country to assist in providing meals and other nutrition services ... This is our Mission Statement: The mission of Meals On Wheels Association of America is to provide visionary leadership and professional training and to develop partnerships that will ensure the provision of quality nutrition services. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Walking Helps Seniors Take Aging In Stride Jul 22, 2008
The participants were randomly split into two groups, the walkers and a control group, which attended nutrition education classes. The walkers met three times a week for four months. (CBS News)
Larry Olson: Much more than nutrition on the menu Jul 21, 2008
An example is the La Crosse County Aging Unit, which sponsors 15 meal sites where menus focus on nutrition, socialization is a drawing card and lasting friendships are made ... Besides being served at nutrition sites, they also are delivered to homebound people ... I visited the 27-year-old nutrition site at the village hall in Holmen, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Getting a foot into a new market Jul 19, 2008
The visitors said those in their country appreciate snack food and food high in nutrition like figs. But Sethuraman said much of the snacking in India involves Indian ethnic food, and it would be best to offer new food items to customers for tasting akin to the way Costco does it in the United States, a small portion at a time. (Fresno Bee)
