No Link Between Economic Growth And Child Undernutrition Rates In India

Economic growth in India has no automatic connection to reducing undernutrition in Indian children and so further reductions in the prevalence of childhood undernutrition are likely to depend on direct investments in health and health-related programs…

Get Greek: Mediterranean Diet Most Healthy

Research has shown that the traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease…

More Information On Fat Digestibility In Pigs Needed

Producers and feed companies add fat to swine diets to increase energy, but recent research from the University of Illinois suggests that measurements currently used for fat digestibility need to be updated. “It’s critical that we gain a better understanding of the energy value of fat,” said Hans H. Stein, U of I professor in the Department of Animal Sciences…

New Insight Into Why Poor Diet During Pregnancy Negatively Affects Offspring’s Long Term Health

Poor diet during pregnancy increases offspring’s vulnerability to the effects of aging, new research has shown for the first time…

Food Safety: Packaging From Recycled Cardboard May Transfer Unsafe Levels Of Mineral Oil

Concerns that foods packed in material made of recycled cardboard may contain mineral oil above agreed limits are causing some food companies to change their packaging material, and in one UK company’s case, to stop using recycled board altogether…

Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome Via The Mediterranean Diet: A Sound Recipe For Healthy Living

The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its individual components including waist circumference, HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a new study published in the March 15, 2011, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology…

Helicobacter Pylori Infection Linked To Decreased Iron Levels In Otherwise Healthy Children

Children without previous iron deficiencies or anemia who remained infected with Helicobacter pylori (H.

Online Nutrition Courses: Fad Or Growing Trend?

Most of us have heard of Phoenix, no, not the mystical bird or the capital of Arizona, but the online university. According to the Babson Survey Research Group, enrollment in online courses is growing faster than overall higher education offerings due to various reasons like the economic downturn…