WHO queries GAIN over food industry links
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has postponed establishing “official relations” with a malnutrition NGO, after infant health groups raised concerns about its links to large food companies.
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Study identifies potential new probiotics for supplements and functional foods
Spanish scientists have identified three bacterial strains that have ‘the potential to be used as probiotics in functional foods’ due to their ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic strains like E. coli and Salmonella.
Scientific evidence does not support selenium for heart disease prevention, says Cochrane
The current evidence does not support selenium for preventing heart disease in well-nourished adults, according to a new Cochrane review.
Indian obesity
Indian mums: ‘Ghee is good, refined is righteous and butter is better’
An major new survey has uncovered a worrying lack of awareness of diet and eating habits by both children and their parents.
Life after Lance: FRS acquires contract manufacturer, shuffles management team
The FRS Company, makers of the FRS energy drink and related products, announced a series of corporate moves yesterday that included a management change and the acquisition of a contract manufacturing and formulation company.
Calories per pack or per serving? Why small changes to the Nutrition Facts panel could make a big difference
Ever eaten a grab-bag of chips or a 20oz bottle of Mountain Dew only to discover you’ve just wolfed down twice the calories you thought because these products - which are typically eaten in one sitting - contain two or more servings per container?
Soy protein shows heart health benefits: RCT
Supplements of soy protein may reduce compounds in the body linked to dysfunctional blood vessel health, says new evidence that adds to the potential heart health benefits of the ingredient.
European sports nutrition sector ‘angry’ at quality criticism after DMAA marathon death
The European sports supplements sector is not under-regulated the industry has said in an angry reaction to calls for greater controls after the death of a woman running the London marathon last year was linked to the now-vilified and mostly banned...