USDA launches interactive atlas comparing food and health
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new online mapping tool to assess American food environments and how a range of factors may relate to diet-related illnesses.
Archives for February 25, 2010
Trans-fat harm may extend to women’s stroke risk: Study
High intakes of trans-fatty acids, an enfant terrible of the food industry, may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study.
Dairy avoidance health impacts poorly understood: NIH panel
A National Institutes of Health panel has called for more research into lactose-restricted diets to better quantify their public health impacts, as more people are choosing to exclude dairy from their diets.
Coke unveils plan to buy most of its largest bottler
Coca-Cola has revealed plans to buy the bulk of its largest bottler following a similar move from rival PepsiCo last year.
Special Edition: Kids' food
Kids’ food trends in the spotlight
Some major trends in children’s eating habits could change as the economy recovers – but foods marketed as natural and healthful are here to stay, according to a senior analyst at Mintel.