Weekly Comment
The obesity blame game
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing obesity epidemic.
Archives for August 8, 2006
Advitech nutraceutical could lend a hand for eczema
Advitech looks set to add another string to the bow of uses for its XP-828L platform with good preliminary results from a study assessing its effects on atopic dermatitis, while unexpected demand for Dermylex for psoriasis has necessitated a gradual...
Chromium picolinate cut weight gain in diabetes, says clinical trial
A daily supplement of chromium picolinate, in combination with a common anti-diabetic medication, could improve blood sugar levels as well as cutting weight gain by 60 per cent, says a US clinical trial.
Naturex receives halal seal of approval
Naturex has become the latest ingredients supplier to solicit halal approval for its production plants, in an effort to access the potential of the market for modern foods that meet the strict standards adhered to by Islamic communities.
Older children veer off food pyramid, study
The older children get the more likely they are to stray from dietary guidelines, found researchers at the University of Alabama, who say small increases in fruit and vegetable consumption could dramatically improve the quality of children's diets.
Novozymes reports a solid first half for 2006
Enzyme giant Novozymes has maintained a high earnings level throughout the first half of 2006, with growth in sales and operating profit of 8 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
Flavonoids linked to colorectal cancer protection
A diet rich in certain flavonoids, from eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 40 per cent, says a large observational study from Italy.
USDA to revise nutrition program for women and kids
The US government has proposed that its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutritional program should be revised for the first time in over 25 years in order to better reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Copper research shows pregnancy nutrigenomics promise
Researchers investigating the interplay between nutrition, genetic variation and birth defects have reported their first positive results on copper metabolism, stoking hopes that their approach may eventually enable every expectant mother to receive...