Negative effects of overweight in children not obvious to parents
Health-related quality of life, or functioning, begins to decline as soon as a child is above average weight, say researchers, but the effects may not be obvious to parents.
Archives for January 6, 2005
Konjac, the next gut health ingredient?
A French supplier of konjac gum, most commonly known for its use as a texturant in food products, is hoping to move into the health ingredients sector, after preliminary research found that konjac derivatives may have benefits for gut health, reports...
Massive seafood project 'on track'
SEAFOODplus, the largest research project ever sponsored by the EU in the seafood sector, is now underway and will aim to satisfy consumer demand for healthy, safe seafood.
CDC launches folic acid program
With more than half of US women of childbearing age still not taking a folic acid supplement despite the evidence suggesting its importance in avoiding birth defects, the CDC Foundation has launched a new education campaign, reports Philippa Nuttall.
'Phood' forges a strong future in the US
The functional foods and drinks market in the US is likely to continue its healthy growth curve through 2009 and could be worth $20 billion by 2007, according to a new report by Packaged Facts, writes Jess Halliday.
New findings on vitamin A's role in cancer prevention
Problems with the way the body processes vitamin A may contribute to the development of breast cancer, show preliminary findings on the vitamin pathway.
Fiske to distribute Fortitech, DMV products in Britain
Premix company Fortitech and dairy ingredients supplier DMV International have both signed new distribution agreements for Great Britain with Fiske.