German study links debt, obesity and access to healthy food
People in financial debt are more likely to be obese, concludes a study from Germany that adds to concern that healthier foods cost more than energy-dense foods of low nutritional value.
Archives for August 6, 2009
Smart Choices front-of-pack labeling rolls out across America
The Smart Choices labeling logo made its debut on hundreds of packaged foods across the US this week, marking the first front-of-pack scheme in the States to apply across brands and retailers.
Hamburg details FDA food safety crackdown measures
FDA chief Margaret Hamburg outlined new measures on Thursday to act “swiftly and aggressively” to crack down on firms that violate safety regulations.
Study adds to DSM's resveratrol safety reputation
Resveratrol can safely be consumed at doses up to at least 450 milligrams per day for a 60 kg individual, according to a new paper that supports the product’s safety.