Salt, Sugar And Fat Preferred By Preschool Kids

A child’s taste preferences begin at home and most often involve salt, sugar and fat. And, researchers say, young kids learn quickly what brands deliver the goods…

British Government Report Calls For Global Food System Overhaul To Prevent Hunger

A British government report, released on Monday, says the current system aimed at ensuring global food security needs to be “radically redesigned,” the BBC reports.

Bigger Beverages Mean Bigger Americans

When you’re ordering the new Starbucks “trenta” you’re not only getting a massive drink (31 ounces) but massive calories (up to 600) – with the potential to pack on more than 60 extra pounds in one year…

Weight Loss Focus Is Ineffective And Harmful, Study Suggests – Focus On Improving Health Status Instead

Dieting and other weight-loss efforts may unintentionally lead to weight gain and diminished health status, according to two researchers, a UC Davis nutritionist and an NHS dietitian, whose new study will appear in the Jan. 24 issue of the Nutrition Journal, an online scientific journal…

Dietitians: Host A Healthy Aussie Day Event

With Australia’s Healthy Weight Week coinciding with Australia Day, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is encouraging people to host a healthy barbeque or picnic in their community or for family and friends. DAA Spokesperson Melanie McGrice said: ‘There is nothing more Australian than a barbeque on Australia Day…

Grant To Prevent Young Childhood Obesity

The Children’s Healthy Living Program for Remote Underserved Minority Populations in the Pacific Region (CHIL) recently received $23.7 in funding from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…

Preventing Tooth Decay In The Youngest American Indians

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay…

Surgeon General’s Initiative Promotes Breastfeeding

Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on Thursday discussed details of a new initiative, “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding,” that aims to generate more support for breastfeeding at work, home and in the community, MedPage Today reports…

Researchers Contribute To New Bio-Business Opportunities For Danish Businesses

Riso DTU has held a series of networking meetings between researchers and companies producing biomass. The outcome is not to be mistaken. There are plenty of potential for Denmark to convert biomass into high value products that can be sold at good prices.

Breastfeeding Drive And Support Encouraged By Surgeon General

Many mothers need more than just being told that breast is best, they need proper support to overcome some of the obstacles commonly encountered when trying to breastfeed their newborns, says U.S. Surgeon General Regina M

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