Cinnamon: Spice for life Nov 30, 2008
Richard Anderson, a nutrition scientist at the USDA and one of cinnamon s biggest proponents, led a number of studies in which cinnamon lowered blood sugar levels. Anderson also believes the aromatic spice has potential to significantly affect any inflammatory disease, including heart disease, asthma and arthritis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
What was she thinking? Nov 28, 2008
Rosie is a USDA prime example of you are what you eat. Posted by: jalama. (The Drudge Report)
Vitamin K linked to insulin resistance in older men Nov 27, 2008
BOSTON - (November 26, 2008) Vitamin K slowed the development of insulin resistance in elderly men in a study of 355 non-diabetic men and women ages 60 to 80 who completed a three-year clinical trial at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA). "Men who received vitamin K supplementation had less progression in their insulin resistance by the end of the clinical trial," said Sarah Booth, senior author and director of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the... (EurekAlert!)
Sodaville elects ex-felon as mayor Nov 25, 2008
The council has inquired about grants from the USDA and other organizations. They are taking the necessary steps to get this city in a state where folks can use all of the water they wish. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
High fructose corn syrup not completely to blame for rise in obesity Nov 25, 2008
According to a USDA report released this year, available calories from all forms of added sugars increased 17 percent from 1970 to 2006 ... In fact, USDA dietary patterns show that after we meet our nutritional needs, most people have room for only 150 to 350 total "discretionary calories" (calories from "treats" that don't supply much nutritionally, such as sweets and alcohol) ... Even the lower figure cited by the USDA would allow up to 22 teaspoons of added sugar if all discretionary calories... (North County Times)
TODD FITCHETTE: Farmers must help educate the consumers Nov 22, 2008
In some cases, those outbreaks can be directly traced to imported food -- think tainted frozen strawberries from Mexico several years ago that made it into USDA school lunch programs. Still, other outbreaks may very well have come from U.S.-produced food, such as more recent headlines that blamed spinach, lettuce and tomatoes. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Elementary schools honored Nov 22, 2008
All six of the elementary schools in Madison were honored last Friday by the USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services for achieving the Golden Apple Award, the highest level of the USDA s Healthier U.S. School Challenge ... The USDA started the nutrition program to help combat the increasing obesity rate in children and felt that schools should help students learn to make healthy eating choices and live an active lifestyle. (Madison County Record, AL)
Lobel's Debuts 'Meat Of The Month' Packages Nov 21, 2008
Gourmet meat purveyor Lobel's has introduced a series of Meat of the Month packages offering the finest USDA Prime beef, lamb, veal and other specialty meats ... Drawing on a variety of quality meats from Lobel's, the Meat Of The Month selections include USDA Prime beef, lamb, veal and other specialty meats ... The 2009 Meat Of The Month schedule is: - January - Two 8-ounce USDA Prime Filet Mignon - February - One 'Sweetheart' USDA Prime Dry-Aged Strip Steak - March - Four 1-pound packages of... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
YOU Docs: Take these for your memory, joints Nov 18, 2008
For instance, the process doesn't diminish health-giving flavonols, like quercetin and kaemferol, one bit, according to USDA researchers. To retain the most antioxidants in your cup of decaf black or green tea, look for brands that are decaffeinated using the "effervescence" process. (Athens Banner-Herald)
How to Reduce an Obese Child's Calo... Nov 15, 2008
To maintain optimal health, the USDA recommends children ages two to six get five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, and children over the age of six should get five to nine servings a day ... United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (Suite101.com)
Is MRSA at the Meat Counter? Nov 15, 2008
Killing more people in the United States than AIDS, MRSA can cause illness just by skin contact, raising question as to the testing methods of the USDA and FDA. ... Their samples were sent to IEH Laboratories, a USDA-certified lab in Seattle, WA. Of 97 packages of ground pork and pork cutlets purchased, 3 packages of retail ground pork tested positive for MRSA. These samples were purchased in Oregon, California and Idaho ... In the United States, however, the USDA has said they had no plans to... (Suite101.com)
Airline loophole: What you can do about animal's death Nov 7, 2008
To report an incident and request an animal welfare investigation, contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service at: USDA-APHIS-AC, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234 ... At least one of the passengers heard the dogs barking in a distressed manner, the USDA found ... The cargo space lacked sufficient space and ventilation, the USDA found. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Antioxidant Effects From Eating Almonds Nov 5, 2008
Coauthor Jeffrey Blumberg is director of the Antioxidants Research Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston, Mass. He and colleagues reported the findings from this study in the Journal of Nutrition. (Science Daily)
Front-of-package labels coming in 09 Oct 30, 2008
They didn t want to base it entirely on the USDA s food pyramid which Kennedy has worked on she said, because it doesn t truly reflect how people eat and how people buy food. Studies have shown only 2 percent to 4 percent of Americans have diets that meet those guidelines, she said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Sound bodies, healthy minds Oct 30, 2008
The USDA was so impressed it recently awarded Golva a Healthier US Gold School Award ... Deb Egeland, who manages the DPI school nutrition program, said the USDA award is "really, really special. It's an exemplary award." ... To meet that whole wheat percentage, she modified USDA school recipes and the USDA is so impressed, they've asked for her recipes to pass along to other schools. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Seafood can be a healthy catch Oct 28, 2008
Source: USDA Nutrient Data Base. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Apples are the Perfect Food Oct 27, 2008
The most American food you can eat, the 2005 USDA pyramid recommends 2 cups of fruit per day for the average 2,000-calorie diet, and a single small apple measures one cup, making America's perfect food a convenient one. 1 "apple" A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. (Suite101.com)
How healthy is it really? Oct 26, 2008
It's called the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System, and it summarizes the overall nutritional value of food, using the Institute of Medicine's Dietary Reference Intakes (quantitative reference values for recommended intakes of nutrients) and the Dietary Guidelines For Americans (advice from the Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, and the Department of Agriculture, USDA, about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases) to quantify the presence... (iAfrica.com)
Processed meat in school food hurts our kids Oct 23, 2008
Maybe the government missed the news that processed meats can cause cancer, but now it s getting the facts a petition has recently been filed with the USDA.. I helped file this petition for rulemaking and enforcement as a dietitian for the Cancer Project, asking the USDA to stop distributing surplus processed meats to children through the school lunch and breakfast programs because these products have been linked to an increased risk of cancer in adulthood ... When determining the nutritional... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Walnuts' health benefits are piling up Oct 23, 2008
The protein in nuts puts them in the meat category of the USDA MyPyramid diet guidelines. According to the USDA a half-ounce of nuts is equal to 1 ounce of meat in meal planning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A 'subprime' lifestyle Oct 20, 2008
The 2005 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend engaging in a mere 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity daily and consuming a low-fat diet that emphasizes a sufficient amount and variety of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses in adulthood. But many Americans still insist they simply don't have time to devote to exercise and preparation of nutritious meals. (NJ.com -- Times)
'Biggest Loser' speaks at ISU Oct 18, 2008
Dansinger is currently an assistant professor and director of a "Diabetes Reversal Program" at Tufts - New England Medical Center in Boston as well as a scientist with the USDA Nutrition Research Center and a Clinical Nutrition and Obesity Editor for WebMD.. His work as principal investigator on the "Tufts Popular Diet Trial" received extensive media attention when results of the study were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2005. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
How to be sodium savvy Oct 16, 2008
Various organizations, including the USDA, AHA, and Cooking Light magazine, recommend less than 2,300 milligrams sodium daily (the amount in one teaspoon of table salt) for healthy people. Most Americans consume closer to 4,000 milligrams a day. (CNN -- Health)
Corporate takeover threatens organic farmers, mission (57) Oct 16, 2008
The Wisconsin-based Cornucopia Institute announced today that it has filed formal legal complaints, seeking USDA enforcement, against two more operators of giant industrial dairies ... "This cynical corporate takeover of organic farming, an agriculture segment that is held in high regard by consumers, resulting in a highly successful and growing market, has been aided and abetted by the gross disregard of the USDA's enforcement responsibilities," said Merrill Clark, a certified organic livestock... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Despite Spring Flooding, Late Start USDA Sees Strong Finish For Corn Oct 16, 2008
Last week s USDA report reestablished U.S. farmers as the most productive in the world. After a dismal start to the crop year that included severe flooding through the very heart of the Corn Belt, USDA revised its 2008 yield estimate to 154 bushels per acre ... 1 percent increase in yield from USDA s September prediction helped push this year s corn production estimate up to 12. (Agri-View, WI)
Video: USDA and Ad Council Announce New Spanish-Language PSAs Featuring Disney's Jungle Book Characters to Target Hispanic Families Oct 16, 2008
"The combination of proper nutrition and daily physical activity are critical for a healthier lifestyle," said USDA's Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services' Kate Houston ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anti-Processed Meat Campaign Is As Extreme As the Pro-Vegan, Animal Rights Group Behind It Oct 11, 2008
D. According to Huffman, the petition was submitted to USDA by a group calling itself "The Cancer Project." The group is run by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a radical organization that has only a tiny percentage of doctors in its ranks. Their tactics have been sharply criticized by many in the mainstream medical community. (PR Newswire)
Horse owners urged to oppose flawed equine welfare bill Oct 7, 2008
"It will flood the country with unwanted horses and offers no solution to the immediately necessary food, shelter, and care of 100,000 horses a year at a low estimate. This bill will ultimately take away a functioning system, based in an agricultural market, and replace it with a publicly funded welfare program with no solution and no existing funding or bureaucratic monitoring. Most importantly, it will immediately sentence thousands of horses to a long and slow death by starvation and neglect... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Bay Area Vista Oct 3, 2008
USDA confirmed the detection of LBAM in Alameda County, California on March 22, 2007. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) aggressively surveyed the area to discover the extent to the infestation and identified the pest in 11 additional counties. (NBC 11, CA)
Bang For The Buck I: Restaurants Oct 3, 2008
The ham was real country ham, not this chemically enhanced garbage the USDA now allows to be called by that name. It was salty, tender and the smoke flavor was the kind that only comes from long days spent with an expert smokehouse operator. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Regional Roundup Sep 25, 2008
The USDA had warned state officials this summer that travel restrictions could be put in place after the communicable disease was detected in three Fresno County dairy herds earlier this year. The order affects breeding cattle and bison. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Hunters could feel chill this fall Sep 7, 2008
A lawsuit filed by the National Wildlife Federation prevented the USDA from opening up millions of CRP acres for haying in a proposed critical use program to help livestock producers deal with the drought and high feed costs ... The North Dakota chapter of the National Wildlife Federation did not join the lawsuit, which argued that the USDA needed an environmental assessment before making such a sweeping change to reserve acres and wildlife habitat ... The USDA wanted to let landowners apply for... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Internet posts spur lawsuitsSecaucus seeks real identities of anonymous critics Sep 6, 2008
Kleiner alleges in court documents that "The aforementioned individual/individuals/entities posted statements which included...accusations about Spodak being a pedophile; having beaten his wife; being a drunk and an alcoholic; selling tainted meat when in business; being investigated by the FBI and USDA; threatening to kill his former wife; being dishonest; being a crook and a bum.". "Listen, they have the right to criticize him, but they can't libel him," Kleiner said last week. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Citrus pest seen in California Sep 4, 2008
Immediately following that find, the California Citrus Research Board and representatives from the USDA, CDFA, the University of California and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner's Office met with citrus growers and other citrus industry leaders to discuss the discovery and the threat it poses. In addition to a series of grower and industry meetings, the Citrus Research Board is urging consumers to inspect their citrus plants. (Fresno Bee)
More of this story Sep 3, 2008
Sept. 3, at the USDA Building in Andalusia. The classes will be held from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. We have added several new things this month. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Ford, Creekstone, Siemens Bribery Case, Archer Daniels, BHP in Court News Sep 2, 2008
Creekstone, which wanted to assure overseas customers that its beef is tested for BSE, won a district court ruling last year throwing out the USDA ban on the tests ... The USDA has the authority to regulate BSE testing for the purpose of diagnosis because it's definition of ``treatment'' includes diagnosis, Judge wrote for the court. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
State briefs Aug 30, 2008
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks authorized the wolves to be killed on Aug. 23 after USDA Wildlife Services confirmed wolves killed a calf on private land. Wolves had been killing cattle and sheep in the area since April. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
If you're interested, the USDA has a detailed of the flavonoid content of a variety of foods. I noticed that blackberries, blueberries and spinach are also high in quercetin, and broccoli is high in quercetin as well as kaempferol. (USA Today -- Money)
Irradiated lettuce & spinach OK? Aug 23, 2008
Would you buy irradiated spinach or lettuce. An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Central Iowa Expo opens its gates to Farm Progress Show Aug 22, 2008
One vital contribution was a $5 million loan guarantee from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ... "Every piece has an important part and the USDA made this all possible." Also on hand were members of the Iowa Legislature who helped make the show possible, including Iowa Senate Democratic President Jack Kibby, State Representative Donovan Olson, D-Boone, State Sen. (Boone Today, IA)
Spring wheat market enters into harvest time volatility Aug 20, 2008
Others, however, are citing that it will not be enough and that there's enough spotty crop problems in the central part of our region that USDA will have to lower its final average yield forecast which will be out on Aug. 12 ... USDA projected a 470 million bushel hard red spring wheat crop in July, which compares to 449 million in 2007 ... USDA's July estimate had a yield of 36. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
New Report: Adult Obesity Rates Rise in 37 States, Obesity Rates Now Exceed 25 Percent in More Than Half of States Aug 20, 2008
-- While the Dietary Guidelines for Americans were updated in 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meal program has yet to adopt the recommendations. -- Eighteen states have enacted legislation requiring school meals to exceed USDA nutrition standards. (PR Newswire)
Fat settles around the South, but Oregon makes Top 30 Aug 20, 2008
The report noted that Oregon is not among the 13 states with enforceable laws promoting physical activity in schools, nor is it among 18 states requiring school meals to exceed USDA nutrition standards. This week, an Oregon task force began meeting to draft obesity prevention policy recommendations for the next legislative session. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
NCT: LETTERS, Aug. 18, 2008 Aug 19, 2008
Or, A recent audit revealed that employees of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) diverted millions of dollars to personal purchases through their government-issued credit cards. Sampling 300 employees purchases over six months, investigators estimated that 15 percent abused their government credit cards at a cost of $5. (North County Times)
News from around Wisconsin at 6:58 p.m. CDT Aug 18, 2008
Others planning to be there are from the University of Wisconsin and the USDA.. The emerald ash borer has been found in both Washington and Ozaukee counties in southeastern Wisconsin. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
500 Club: Fruits and vegetables on a budget Aug 17, 2008
5 cups a day has long been recommended by the USDA s My Pyramid Program to reduce the risks of heart disease, high blood pressure and development of type 2 diabetes. The health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are well documented, but getting a variety of fruits and vegetables into the diet can sometimes be expensive. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Progress got us a bad diet Aug 16, 2008
" Barefoot wrote on Aug 7, 2008 12:59 PM:" Here's what WebMD says (and the USDA) ... I said the peanut butter on good bread with good jam is a healthy sandwich and got the USDA to back me up ... Bill wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:18 AM:" Personal insults are your stock in trade, Barefoot, so if you don't like them, quit posting them yourself. As I said, you can load up on as much fat as you want and tell yourself it is healthy all you want. If you look at the USDA food pyramid, you will notice that... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Can Vaccinations Cause Cancer? Aug 15, 2008
Report any adverse vaccine reactions to both the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics and to the vaccine manufacturer. Vaccinations prevent many diseases in cats, but it's important to weight both the risks and the benefits to your cat. (Suite101.com)
Topping the fat list ... again Aug 15, 2008
Connell worked with researchers at Alcorn University, Pennington Biomedical Research in Louisiana, Southern University in Louisiana, University of Arkansas Medical Science, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the USDA, working in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. The team was formed to address health disparities in the Delta, and economic issues. (The Clarion-Ledger)
News : Sokaogon Chippewa Community donate funds to milfoil treatment Aug 14, 2008
The Tribe received funding from a Tribal grant program offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA). Traditionally this program is only for projects on Tribal lands; however, this project was approved due to the documented long-term relationship between the Tribe and the Association and because of the importance of Lake Metonga to the local community. (Forest Republican, WI)
Man's leg amputated after tiger attack (40) Aug 5, 2008
Wesa was open to the public until the Smiths surrendered their exhibitors license to the USDA in late 2003 in the midst of a federal investigation. Allegations included not providing proper veterinary care and lacking adequately trained employees. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Study: Improve Your Kids' Bones By Including Enough Calcium Aug 3, 2008
More than 60 percent of boys and 85 percent of girls ages 9 to 18 in United States fail to get the recommended 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily, daily calcium recommendation issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ... According to the USDAs 2005 Dietary Guidelines children and adolescents must have at least three servings a day of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods. (TheMedGuru)
PETA protest tax breaks for Covance Jul 31, 2008
Before and since then, the USDA and Food and Drug Administration have conducted routine annual inspections of Covance facilities as it does with all research facilities nationwide. PETA s mission is to oppose the use of all animal research by any medical organization even if it were to lead to a cure or new treatments for HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer s Disease, heart disease and numerous other diseases that claim millions every year. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Want steak, but no guilt? Go against the grain Jul 28, 2008
No matter where you're shopping, look for your top round roast to bear a black-and-white label that reads grass-fed and USDA process verified. Just last year, the USDA raised its standards for what could be termed "grass-fed," and the agency plans to debut the new label soon, though it hasn't determined when. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tar Heel tigers will help repopulate Baghdad's rebuilt zoo Jul 26, 2008
They got assurance from three veterinarians in Iraq, either with the military or USDA. They saw pictures of the cages online and took comfort in the trees and swimming pool the tigers will use. "These are our children," said Stinner, 40. (News & Observer)
Fast facts on fats: What to eat, what to avoid Jul 24, 2008
director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging in Boston, Massachusetts. Recent news: The food world is working at warp speed to find replacements for artificial trans fat. (CNN -- Health)
Q & A: Should you avoid food with mold on it? Jul 23, 2008
Molds may appear as "gray fur on forgotten bologna, fuzzy green dots on bread, white dust on Cheddar, coin-size velvety circles on fruits and furry growth on the surface of jellies," as a fact sheet from the USDA says. But molds have their good side; beneficial molds make blue cheese blue, and a common bread mold famously gave rise to the lifesaving drug penicillin. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Good News on Saturated Fat Jul 22, 2008
The government, the AHA, ADA, AMA, USDA and the rest should be telling the truth - that its the sugar and starches in our diet that are responsible for the epidemic increases in obesity, cancer, and type 2 diabetes in this country. As Taubes has pointed out, hundreds of millions have been spent to prove that fat is bad, but every study ends up proving the opposite. (New York Times)
SHH, River Country launch local food project Jul 22, 2008
It also partners with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Last January, the Midwest Value Added Conference brought everyone together to make this possible, said Pam Herdrich, River Country RC&D coordinator. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Commerce Trust harvests returns on farm investments Jul 16, 2008
Data compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that farmland is a lucrative investment. Thornton said that data compiled over the last 20 years shows the annual appreciation of farmland to be 5. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
One Year Later, Doors Reopen At Laurens Community Service Center Jul 16, 2008
The center reopened at 127 High St. Operated through the Heart of Georgia Community Action Council, the service center offers low income and elderly residents with services such as energy assistance, the emergency food and shelter program, USDA food commodities distribution and indigent patient advocacy. Residents may also receive assistance with prescriptions and weather-proofing their homes. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Health Highlights: July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
" ----- Is Your Grocer Involved in Meat Recall? USDA Will Name Names The next time there's a serious recall of meat or poultry in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will tell you if your local grocer had once sold any of the affected product. USDA Secretary Edward Schafer announced the policy change Friday, following the nation's largest-ever recall of 143 million pounds of beef produced at a California slaughterhouse, MSNBC reported. The policy is to take effect next... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Thomas H. Carlson Jul 13, 2008
After graduation, Tom began a long career with the USDA as a Soil Conservation Specialist. He retired in 1990 and moved back to the Chico area, where he resided until his death. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
TASTE: Make it memorable: summer parties with flair Jul 13, 2008
According to the USDA MyPyramid food guide program, people should eat at least three one-ounce equi-valents of whole grains such as bread, rice or cereal every day. When choosing what to eat, look for whole before grain or brown on the ingre-dient list. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
