Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 22, 2009
"This is the best study so far to compare popular diets," said Walter Willett, chair of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, because of its size, duration and the small number who dropped out ... The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Bishops' assert moral duty in health care debate Nov 22, 2009
The bishops will also take up a proposed update of their "Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services." The draft revision addresses nutrition and hydration for patients in a persistent vegetative state _ an issue that caused a national uproar in the case of Terri Schiavo, the Florida woman whose family members battled each other in court for years over whether to remove her feeding tube. The draft document would state that medically assisted nutrition and hydration, while... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Raw Milk Sparked Comment and Controversy at Nov. 11 DATCP Board Meeting (7) Nov 22, 2009
Jim Marlowe from Chicago told the board he wanted to teach people how to help improve their health and nutrition ... My pediatrician said, I ve treated a lot of disease, but I m not trained in nutrition. (Agri-View, WI)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 22, 2009
As more than one in five US adults are obese, it says restaurants should list nutritional information on their menus to make consumers more aware ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... CSPI nutrition policy director Margo Wootan said that Americans eat out for an average of four... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
SIRIUS XM to Broadcast 'Doctor Radio Reports: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Mammograms' Nov 21, 2009
Doctor Radio features live, call-in shows hosted by leading NYU Langone Medical Center doctors from a vast array of fields including: child psychology; sexual health; plastic surgery; emergency room medicine; cancer; heart health; women's health; dermatology; pediatrics; men's health; diet and nutrition; sports medicine; psychiatry; and more. For sample audio clips and a complete programming lineup visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High-Carb or Low-Carb? Both Keep the Weight Off Nov 21, 2009
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2009 ... You should consult with your doctor before undertaking any medical or nutritional course of action. (Newsmax)
Retail survivors eagerly await, anticipate Black Friday Nov 21, 2009
Complete Nutrition, another new tenant, is building out a 2,000-square-foot space next to , for a holiday season opening. Albuquerque has had a history of recessions not being as bad here, and we have national retailers in our center who have done better here than in places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Netflix Imitators Are Everywhere Nov 21, 2009
For Dallas software engineer Adam Sills, entertainment is as close as his mailbox. As a subscriber to Netflix, he's long since given up on Blockbuster, where he used to rack up hefty late fees. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
About Alzheimer's disease (2) Nov 21, 2009
Other treatments include proper nutrition, which includes eating lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and good fats. Body exercise can increase circulation to the brain and decrease depression. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Movie Popcorn Soda = 3 McDonald's Burgers Nov 21, 2009
"Who expects about 1,500 calories and three days' worth of heart-stopping fat in a popcorn and soda combo? That's the saturated fat of a stick of butter and the calories of two sticks of butter," said CSPI senior nutritionist Jayne Hurley in a statement ... Hurley said every tablespoon of "buttery" oil topping adds another 130 calories according to the study published in Nutrition Action Healthletter ... Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, Nutritionist. (Fox News)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
I'll put the first few graphs here and link to the full piece since it's pretty long. Just thought I'd pass along since I know milk is such a big part of many families nutritional gameplan for their children ... While consumers can have their pick of more milk varieties than ever before, they also have more questions about a product considered to be a cornerstone of childhood nutrition -- one that each American, on average, consumes at a rate of 24 gallons a year. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Nutrients, fats, sugars and more - it's all on the food label Nov 21, 2009
However, when it comes to packaged foods, many Americans find it difficult to evaluate the quality and nutritional value of food items sold in cans, plastic containers and paper boxes. Seventy-eight percent of Americans want clearer to read nutritional information and ingredient lists on the back of food products, according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Heinz ... "It can be very confusing to try and compare food products on the shelf," says Dr. Idamarie Laquatra, a registered... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Leaders pledge to end "silent hunger crisis" Nov 21, 2009
Particularly pleasing, said Pythoud, was the recognition of the establishment of the global partnership for agriculture, food security and nutrition, which includes the main actors involved in fighting hunger: governments, civil society, research and the private sector. Critical voices. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Focus Shorts Nov 21, 2009
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TiVo Gets Huge Horsepower Boost Nov 21, 2009
See related story: 02. 04 The 250-GB hard drive of DirectTV's HD DVR can store about 30 hours of high-definition programming or 200 hours of standard-definition programming. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Tech Awards recognize innovation Nov 21, 2009
In the health category, PATH, a nutritional health technology nonprofit in Seattle, won for its Ultra Rice, a pasta-like nutritional supplement that can be formed to taste and look like rice. The product, which is blended into traditional rice, can be formulated to meet dietary needs in areas where micronutrient loss is a major health threat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Fewer regrets with this pie Nov 21, 2009
The crust is the biggest nutritional culprit in most pies, with up to 220 calories and 15 grams of fat ... Nutrition information per serving : 324 calories; 59 calories from fat; 7 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 6 mg cholesterol; 64 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 102 mg sodium. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Extra Pounds Equal Extra Years for Elderly Nov 21, 2009
Kuk and Ardern used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 1988 and 1994 to assess body mass, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, hip circumference, and other body mass and body fat indicators among 4,437 men and 5,166 women ... You should consult with your doctor before undertaking any medical or nutritional course of action. (Newsmax)
Let Them Eat Snail: Nutritional Giant Snails Could Address Malnutrition Nov 21, 2009
20, 2009) A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by baking up snail pie. In a research paper to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, she explains snail is not only cheaper and more readily available than beef but contains more protein. (Science Daily)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Nov 21, 2009
Jeroen van Bergeijk 12. 03 00004000 Segway has released its newest model, the Segway Human Transporter p Series. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Stockton Ports to host annual run/walk Nov 21, 2009
The event will benefit the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin and its hunger and nutrition programs. The event features a 5K run and walk and a 10K run for adults, as well as a mile run for kids ages 9 and under. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their $290 Million Before Christmas Nov 21, 2009
Those purchases will go to food banks and will also be used in government nutrition and feeding programs. Comments. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Food: If words were food, nobody would go hungry Nov 21, 2009
The amount also falls far short of the $44 billion that the FAO guesses will be needed each year to end malnutrition (and even shorter, aid agencies reflect, of the $14 trillion poured by rich countries into their banks) ... Kenya improved peoples nutrition by removing restrictions on the sale of unpasteurised milk (milk is one of the most important foodstuffs in east Africa). (The Economist)
Creationists defeated in Kansas school vote on science teaching Nov 21, 2009
association for nutrition. 28 portland place, london. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Nov 21, 2009
Michael D. O'Neill 06. 06 00004000 Tiny Liam Sikes is held by neonatologist Anna Penn at the Lucile Packard Children. (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
Ratio of Antibiotics in Milk Replacers Being Changed Nov 21, 2009
Dairy producers who feed milk replacer might want to alter their calf nutrition programs ... They need to work with their nutrition companies to find options, depending on what type of scours they have ... McDonough, with Land O Lakes, stresses that farmers should Feed a full potential plane of nutrition to their young calves. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Insider: This and that Nov 21, 2009
The plan is to hold monthly seminars to help educate people on proper care and husbandry, along with vendor input such as supplies, nutrition and other services. The farm will also offer animal placement, assistance and rescue services and foster home services. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Focus on fitness at middle school Nov 21, 2009
This year as part of the Harwich Middle School health curriculum, Kathy Holden, health and nutrition teacher, is encouraging students to make an extra effort to become healthier. Students are starting to work out an exercise routine for themselves that includes doing a minimum of 30 minutes of physical fitness at least five days a week. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Greater Plymouth Food Warehouses fresh produce program produces believers Nov 21, 2009
As a farmer, Albani knows the importance of nutrition, farming, the environment, and tradition ... The program s goals are many: to provide struggling families, with the nutrition they need until they get on their feet again, to educate underprivileged children in the local Head Start programs about healthy eating habits, and to provide seniors with warm meals and new ideas about food ... We deemed that many were at high nutritional risk, Weill said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Low-Carb, High-Carb Diet Both Help Keep Weight off Nov 21, 2009
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2009. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Privacy Debacle Hall of Fame Nov 21, 2009
Earlier this month AOL publicly released a data trove: 500,000 search queries culled from three months of user traffic on its search engine. The company claimed it was trying to help researchers by providing "anonymized" search information, but experts and the public were shocked at how easy it was to figure out who had been searching on what. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't Nov 21, 2009
Commentary by Bruce Schneier. California was the first state to pass a law requiring companies that keep personal data to disclose when that data is lost or stolen. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart Nov 21, 2009
The finding comes as no surprise, said Eric B. Rimm, an associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, who has done research on alcohol and heart disease ... D., associate professor, epidemiology and nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston; Kenneth Mukamal, M.D., internist, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, associate professor, medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston; Nov. 19, 2009, Heart, online. (MEDLINEplus)
A Few Extra Pounds May Help Elderly Live Longer Nov 21, 2009
Kuk and Ardern used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 1988 and 1994 to assess body mass, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, hip circumference, and other body mass and body fat indicators among 4,437 men and 5,166 women. Overall, 1,116 of them were 65 to 75 years old and 1,200 were older than 75 years. (MEDLINEplus)
Oprah ending her talk show Nov 21, 2009
Oprah ending talk show in 2011 - CNN.com. Oprah ending talk show in 2011. (CNN -- International)
Liberia: 'The New War is Rape' Nov 21, 2009
Only by facilitating discussion can the stigma be broken down, CRS health and nutrition officer Suena Sambola told IRIN.. Seeking justice. (allAfrica.com)
Pa. university students upset about fitness class Nov 21, 2009
The course involves walking, aerobics, weight training and other physical activities, as well as information on nutrition, stress and sleep, DeBoy said. As of this fall, DeBoy estimated about 80 seniors 16 percent of the class had not had their body mass index tested nor taken the fitness class. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 21, 2009
"This is the best study so far to compare popular diets," said Walter Willett, chair of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, because of its size, duration and the small number who dropped out ... The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 21, 2009
As more than one in five US adults are obese, it says restaurants should list nutritional information on their menus to make consumers more aware ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... CSPI nutrition policy director Margo Wootan said that Americans eat out for an average of four... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
News Stories Nov 21, 2009
Diet and Nutrition Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
TOM VILSACK: Food security is a top priority Nov 20, 2009
While USDA's nutrition safety net improves food access to those with critical needs, addressing the root of hunger requires a broad strategy ... For one, the historic investments of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act increases nutrition assistance benefits for the 36 ... 5 million people, half of whom are children, who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly the food stamp program, each month. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
U.N.: Mixed picture on plight of children Nov 20, 2009
"It is unacceptable that children are still dying from preventable causes, like pneumonia, malaria, measles and malnutrition," Veneman said in a statement ... An estimated 1 billion children lack access to good health care, adequate nutrition, education, clean water, sanitation facilities or adequate shelter. (MSNBC -- International)
Home of Giggling Grizzly sold Nov 20, 2009
The fully occupied, 5,556-square-foot retail center completed in 2008 has three tenants the Pasta Jay s and Subway restaurants, and a MaxMuscle sports nutrition store. Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC of Denver represents the seller. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Popcorn: You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll get fat! Nov 20, 2009
"It's still the Godzilla of snacks," says Jayne Hurley, the nutritionist with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) who spearheaded the analysis ... They report findings in the December issue of CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter ... "Moviegoers do not go to the concession stand to fulfill their daily nutritional requirements. It is an occasional treat and part of the movie experience," Meredith says. (AZCentral -- Business)
Stress Management & Relaxation with... Nov 20, 2009
Stress can come from many sources: work, family, home, finances, or it may be a result of sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, or emotional exhaustion after trauma. The problem is that once the body's stress responses are triggered, they can be difficult to shut down. (Suite101.com)
Ratio of Antibiotics in Milk Replacers Being Changed Nov 20, 2009
Dairy producers who feed milk replacer might want to alter their calf nutrition programs ... They need to work with their nutrition companies to find options, depending on what type of scours they have ... McDonough, with Land O Lakes, stresses that farmers should Feed a full potential plane of nutrition to their young calves. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Jordan Bachynski Joins Corey Hawkins And Keala King in Men's Hoops Fall Signing Class Nov 20, 2009
He showed us the nutrition plan, the conditioning. He was just the most prepared showing us how he will get Jordan to play again. (Thesundevils.com)
Research group cracks corn's genetic code Nov 20, 2009
A research group that includes the University of Arizona has cracked corn's genetic code, a landmark discovery that will allow scientists to develop new strains of crops that yield more food, provide better nutrition and are resistant to drought. The findings are being published in a series of papers this week in the prestigious journal Science. (AZCentral -- News)
Horse starved, hanged to death Nov 20, 2009
The horses teeth were in bad shape but there appeared to be no attempt to soak its food so it could get nutrition, said Paul. I dont know if the horse was too old, too far gone, but nevertheless, they ignored the signs. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Netflix Imitators Are Everywhere Nov 20, 2009
For Dallas software engineer Adam Sills, entertainment is as close as his mailbox. As a subscriber to Netflix, he's long since given up on Blockbuster, where he used to rack up hefty late fees. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
News Stories Nov 20, 2009
Diet and Nutrition Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Moderate drinking reduces risk of heart disease Nov 20, 2009
"This is one of a long line of such studies, probably 60 or 70 done in different populations around the world," said Eric B. Rimm, an associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. "But it is comforting, showing that even if you live in a Mediterranean country and eat the different diet there, moderate drinking puts you at a much lower risk of heart disease.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Research Campus launches scholars program Nov 20, 2009
A new four-year program will bring graduate students to study food science and nutrition to the ... The research campus, located a half hour from western portions of the Triad, focuses on health, nutrition and agriculture ... It s woven into the research campus fabric, says Jack Odle, professor of nutritional biochemistry at N.C. State. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Tobacco cessation program in works Nov 20, 2009
Also in attendance was Becky Schneider, the newly-appointed head of nutrition for Mineral County Schools. She reported on the Pick a Better Snack program, and commented that fruits and vegetables are being promoted at Keyser Primary-Middle School and recently pumpkin fluff was a featured item on the school s lunch menu. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Rio's Cloud Peak IPO disappoints Nov 20, 2009
In February, drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb spun off its pediatric nutrition unit Mead Johnson Nutrition in an $US828 million IPO in and last month Spanish bank Banco Santander spun off its Brazilian unit in an $US8 billion offering. Of the 46 US-listed IPOs so far this year, 7 have been spin-offs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Privacy Debacle Hall of Fame Nov 20, 2009
Earlier this month AOL publicly released a data trove: 500,000 search queries culled from three months of user traffic on its search engine. The company claimed it was trying to help researchers by providing "anonymized" search information, but experts and the public were shocked at how easy it was to figure out who had been searching on what. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't Nov 20, 2009
Commentary by Bruce Schneier. California was the first state to pass a law requiring companies that keep personal data to disclose when that data is lost or stolen. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 20, 2009
As more than one in five US adults are obese, it says restaurants should list nutritional information on their menus to make consumers more aware ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... CSPI nutrition policy director Margo Wootan said that Americans eat out for an average of four... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Steps to a low-cost nutrition program that optimizes weaning weights (170) Nov 20, 2009
Steps to a low-cost nutrition program that optimizes weaning weights ... In any area of the United States, the key to a profitable nutrition program is making the most efficient use of the forage base on your operation ... To accomplish that, you need to understand the nutritional content of the forages at various times of the year and how that fits the nutritional requirements of the cow. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 20, 2009
"This is the best study so far to compare popular diets," said Walter Willett, chair of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, because of its size, duration and the small number who dropped out ... The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
UN: Millions of children stunted Nov 20, 2009
"High income from oil doesn't mean the general population is benefitting from it," said Arnold Timmer, senior adviser on nutrition for UNICEF, when asked about the findings ... "Economic development is generally good news for nutrition and for human development," Timmer told CNN. "But what children and mothers eat is not driven by economic indicators, but also by diet preferences, what's available and what's culturally trendy." ... Stunting, or low height for age, is caused by undernutrition,... (CNN -- International)
Reckitt rises on Colgate, SSL takeover speculation Nov 20, 2009
Benefits for Reckitt from a Colgate tie-up include valuable exposure to emerging markets, and access to new product lines such as oral care and pet nutrition, UBS said. A Reckitt-Colgate deal could also force Unilever, the second-largest consumer-products maker, into action, Andy Smith, an analyst at ICAP Securities, said by e-mail. (India Times)
Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier Nov 20, 2009
"This diet has been around about 20 years, but its effect on weight loss hadn't really been studied," Krista Varady, an assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition who led a research team at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said in a news release. The study authors reported their findings in the Nov. 1 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (MEDLINEplus)
Medicine ball Nov 20, 2009
With an eye toward helping future athletes through his current studies, Murphy tracks the groundbreaking work of two Harvard professors in particular: Richard Wrangham, who examines diet and nutrition in teaching biological anthropology; and Daniel Lieberman, who teaches human evolutionary biology and has delved into the possible benefits of athletes training barefoot. Murphy has applied to 18 medical schools from North Carolina to the Pacific Northwest. (Boston Globe)
Dairy Farmers Might Get Their $290 Million Before Christmas Nov 20, 2009
Those purchases will go to food banks and will also be used in government nutrition and feeding programs. Comments. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
