Research reveals significant global shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption

New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around the world.

Reducing water use by changing diet

Eating less meat would protect water resources in dry areas around the world, researchers at Aalto University have found.

Should ‘junk food’ companies be sponsoring major sporting events?

Partners and sponsors of the 2014 World Cup include Coca-Cola and McDonald’s.

The impact of long-term vitamin D insufficiency on fracture risk

A study presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases shows that long-term low levels of vitamin D intake are associated with higher 10-year fracture risk in elderly women.Vitamin D insufficiency in seniors has been shown to contribute to increased risk of osteoporotic fractures.

Early prevention of osteoporosis begins in youth

High levels of protein intake (HProt) enhance the positive impact of high physical activity (HPA) on bone structure and strength in healthy pre-pubertal boys, according to a study presented during the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Seville.

Researchers find high acceptability of three-colored raspberry jelly

Raspberries are among the most popular berries in the world and are high in antioxidants that offer significant health benefits to consumers. The red raspberry is most commonly used in processed products like juices, jams, jellies and preserves because of its short shelf life.

Healthy midlife diet may prevent dementia later

Healthy dietary choices in midlife may prevent dementia in later years, according a doctoral thesis. The results showed that those who ate the healthiest diet at the average age of 50 had an almost 90 per cent lower risk of dementia in a 14-year follow-up study than those whose diet was the least healthy.

What are the health benefits of bananas?

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world for good reason.

Meat, smoking have strongest links to cancer incidence rates

Using 2008 global cancer rates from the World Health Organization, a new international study has found that certain lifestyle factors – specifically smoking and eating diets high in animal products – have the strongest association with cancer rates.Publishing their findings in the journal Nutrients, the researchers say the results could impact international food policies.

Scientists find vast new freshwater sources under the sea

Scientists have discovered huge reserves of freshwater kilometres out to the sea, providing new opportunities to stave off a looming global water crisis.A new study, published in the international scientific journal Nature, reveals that an estimated half a million cubic kilometres of low-salinity water are buried beneath the seabed on continental shelves around the world.

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