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Nutrition and gluten labeling could see shake-up under FDA strategic plan
foodnavigator-usa.com — “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new strategic plan for food and nutrition over the next four years, including new initiatives related to food labeling and collaboration with industry on public health goals.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Nutrition&gluten labeling-FDA strategic plan http://t.co/9uzCZ5Qu Just hope it doesn't take 4 yrs for #glutenfree label #RDchat
Food stamps “significantly” reduced poverty during recession: USDA study
foodnavigator-usa.com — “Participation in the federal food stamp program, officially known as the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, significantly reduced poverty levels during the recession, according to a new USDA study.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Food stamps “significantly” reduced poverty during recession: USDA study http://t.co/96f2RE65 via @FoodNavigatorUS
Daily sodium intake over 1,500mg linked to higher stroke risk
foodnavigator-usa.com — “Sodium intake above the American Heart Association’s recommended 1,500mg daily limit may increase stroke risk, with risk becoming progressively greater with higher sodium consumption, suggests new research published in Stroke.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Daily sodium intake over 1,500mg linked to higher stroke risk http://t.co/gApHJHHN via @FoodNavigatorUS
Market for food allergy and intolerance products set to hit $26.5bn in five years, says GIA
foodnavigator-usa.com — “The global market for foods developed for those with food allergies and intolerances is expected to grow to more than $26.5bn over the next five years, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Food allergy & intolerance products to hit $26.5bn in 5 yrs @ http://t.co/Qr7GfGbh via @FoodNavigatorUS
Meat consumption needs 50% reduction to meet climate change target, says researcher
foodnavigator-usa.com — “Meat consumption would need to be reduced by 50% per person in order to meet nitrous oxide reduction targets set out in an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) draft report, according to a new study.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Meat consumption needs 50% reduction to meet climate change target, says researcher http://t.co/lu3GdF6L
Advice to eat less, exercise more still trumps diet products for weight loss, study finds
foodnavigator-usa.com — “Special diet foods and products are not as effective for weight loss in obese individuals as heeding common advice to eat less and exercise more, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2012 at 9:22 pm By:
All the research & hype and it turns out the best way to lose weight...? STILL, eat less, move more. http://t.co/POlSYhv0 #nomagicpill
Gluten free ‘does not have long term legs’, says trend expert
foodnavigator-usa.com — “The popularity of gluten free foods is set to taper off within the next two or three years, claimed Dr. Elizabeth Sloan, president of Sloan Trends, at the recent Research Chefs Association conference in Texas.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Trend watchers predict slowing down of growth in gluten-free foods sales. Wishful thinking? http://t.co/XZTB4cko
ConAgra to FDA: There is ‘ample evidence’ to support qualified health claim on whole grains and type II diabetes
foodnavigator-usa.com — “ConAgra Foods says there is “ample scientific evidence” to support a qualified health claim about whole grain consumption and a reduced risk of type II diabetes.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on April 5, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:
Conagra goes after FDA health claim for whole grains and reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes - in FoodNavigator 4/5 http://t.co/wZDE3l0a
Salt intake during pregnancy may alter heart structure of offspring: Rat study
foodnavigator-usa.com — “A high intake of salt during pregnancy could lead to alterations of heart structures in offspring, according to new research in rats.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 4:20 pm By:
Salt intake during pregnancy may alter heart structure of offspring: Rat study: The study – published in the jou... http://t.co/tWuvhNdH
‘Processed’ foods are often high in sodium – but what’s a processed food?
foodnavigator-usa.com — “About 75% of the sodium in our diets comes from processed foods. It’s a regularly cited figure – but what exactly is a ‘processed’ food? Consumers might be surprised.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 4:03 pm By:
About 75% of the sodium in our diets comes from processed foods.But what exactly is a ‘processed’ food? Learn more=> http://t.co/hQBgJoDT
The rise and rise of energy drinks: New data shows 14.4% volume surge in 2011
foodnavigator-usa.com — “US volumes of energy drinks, ready to drink (RTD) tea and coffee, and sports beverages continued to surge in 2011, while sales of carbonated soft drinks, value-added water and fruit beverages remained lackluster.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 2:52 am By:
Do you think energy drinks are innovative and cool? That is what Monster energy drink CEO says... http://t.co/zUiuZ8U0
Probiotic verification: A completely different kind of food ingredient
foodnavigator-usa.com — “Probiotics have become an increasingly popular ingredient in applications that now go far beyond yogurt and dairy, but with increased popularity – and value for functional food manufacturers – comes increased risk of food fraud, according to experts at US Pharmacopeia (USP).” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 1:39 pm By:
#Probiotic verification: A completely different kind of food ingredient--interview with USP in @FoodNavigator http://t.co/qIR5Ze9p
Coffee poses no threat to hearts, may reduce diabetes risk: EPIC data
foodnavigator-usa.com — “The consumption of coffee does not increase the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by up to 30%, says results of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 3:38 pm By:
Coffee not a problem for heart health AND may slash diabetes risk by 30% says new study: http://t.co/1QHq88n6
Researchers identify five distinct US dietary patterns
foodnavigator-usa.com — “American eating habits can be categorized into five distinct patterns strongly correlated with factors like age, race, gender, and region, according to researchers who presented their findings at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in San Diego on Tuesday.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
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Researchers identify 5 distinct US dietary patterns http://t.co/Wc4FSbgO "strongly correlated with factors like age race gender & region"
Researchers identify five distinct US dietary patterns
foodnavigator-usa.com — “American eating habits can be categorized into five distinct patterns strongly correlated with factors like age, race, gender, and region, according to researchers who presented their findings at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in San Diego on Tuesday.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 10:30 pm By:
I'm "Healthy" with a touch of "Alcohol" | Researchers identify five distinct US dietary patterns http://t.co/OiQR7D4W @FoodNavigatorUS #Diet

