Mexican adults not getting adequate vitamin levels: Survey data
Significant proportions of the Mexican population are consuming inadequate levels of vitamins A, D and E, says a new survey by the Mexican National Institute of Public Health.
Archives for August 15, 2016
Poor diet and high blood pressure fuelling China’s heart disease epidemic: Study
Worsening dietary trends and soaring blood pressure levels will contribute to millions of new cases of heart attacks and strokes in China over the next two decades, researchers claim.
The future of tea: From hangover cures to tea jellies, Tetley’s top five predictions
From teas enriched with medicines to programmable tea taps, the humble brew could see a dramatic evolution over the coming years, says Tetley. Even the concept of tea consumed as a liquid could be challenged.
NDIs: The biggest changes may be on the industry side
The new NDI draft guidance is very similar to the previous version, and yet the howls of outrage heard in 2011 are silent. What’s changed? Well, a lot…
FOOD VISION USA: Is the food industry working for or against the consumer?
Making a profit and promoting health are not mutually exclusive, and healthy food brands now generate some serious profits. But no business will willingly engage in initiatives that could damage sales of its biggest – and sometimes unhealthiest - legacy...
Soy could help cut diabetes and heart risk in PCOS patients
Consumption of soy isoflavones by women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could help prevent diabetes and cardiac problems, a new study has found.
Why is food supplement use declining?
Food supplement use appears to be waning, says a study speculating that unmet expectations could be the main reason for users giving up on the pills.
Breast milk may be lacking for pre-term infants: Study
A human breast milk study opens the door for customised nutrition for premature babies, as researchers find pre-term milk contains different micronutrients for the first few weeks after birth only.
Strong 7-country evidence for personalised nutrition – but not phenotype & genotype role
There is “strong evidence” for the effectiveness of a personalised nutrition approach, researchers from the EU-funded Food4me project have found, but there is “no evidence” that adding phenotypic and genotypic information improves the success of these...
‘Healthy fat’ claims growing as consumer awareness rises
On-pack claims for ‘good fat’ are on the rise as manufacturers begin to tap in to changing consumer sentiment, says Mintel.
Supermarkets identified as main junk-food source for consumers: Study
Improving access to healthy foods may not be as effective in changing dietary habits as previously thought, as a study identifies supermarkets as the main source of junk food among consumers.