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May 02, 2013

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5:44 PM | What’s Better at the New Orleans Jazz Fest: The Food or the Music?

From oyster patties to po'boys, crawfish to étouffée, the caterers and restaurants offer strong competition to the legends on the big stage

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10:00 AM | A SNP Peek at the Current Progress of Nutritional Genomics

We have had nutrient-based dietary recommendations for decades based on the expected needs at the population level. But in the past, we have not been able to determine individuals? nutrient needs. The increasingly affordability of genome sequencing and discoveries about how genetic variations affect nutrient needs may mean that in the future, we will be able to tailor nutrient intakes and lifestyle to meet needs based on our personal genetic code. In today?s version of the European Journal of […]

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5:00 AM | Innova Market Insights Identifies Top Healthy-Aging Claims

Health optimization has become an increasing focus for an aging population, driven by rising consumer understanding of the role of a healthy diet in extending the active years.

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5:00 AM | Europe Accounts for 25% of Global Product Launches Containing Stevia

New product development needed to improve taste and versatility combined with high levels of marketing support to drive consumer education and trial, according to Mintel.

May 01, 2013

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10:00 AM | Is All Natural Always Good? Key Issues Discussed

In the latest version of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr Mendelsohn writes about his experiences as a pediatrician where he contrasts the ideals of parents wanting a natural start for their children, with those of parents of very sick children whose lives are being prolonged by intensive, and ?unnatural? medical procedures. The dichotomy between natural and artificial is also one that affects the world of food and nutrition.

April 30, 2013

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1:56 PM | Strawberries Still Green? You’re on Trend!

Chefs around the country are experiment with the springy, tart version of this favorite berry. Try pickling them yourself

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10:00 AM | Expecting a Baby? Iodine Levels in Pregnant Women Do Not Meet the Mark

Although the prevention of iodine deficiency-related brain damage and reduction of IQ in children through the iodization of salt is seen as an important public health nutrition success story, there have been recent reports that iodine status is not yet optimal, even in high income countries. Iodine is needed to produce two thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid hormones have wide-ranging roles in the body related to protein synthesis and enzyme activity, which in […]

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5:00 AM | New Mexico Senator Joins Dietary Supplement Caucus

Sen. Martin Heinrich(D-NM) has joined the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus for the 113th Congress.

April 29, 2013

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7:54 PM | Naturopathic distraction

This morning I saw a press release that said “Treatment by naturopathic doctors shows reduction in cardiovascular risk factors” based on a Canadian study. The skeptical bells went off in my head as I read it: this sure seems like a study designed to legitimize naturopathy by focusing on non-controversial practices. To add, 10 of 14 of the authors are from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. The full text is freely available here. As a short summary of the study, Canada […]

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10:00 AM | Age-Related Eye Disease Study Anticipated

A week from today, the results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) from the National Eye Institute will probably be a top media story. Findings from a randomized, controlled clinical trial of lutein/zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract are anticipated at a special session (beginning at 4:15pm PST) of the Association for Research in Vision and Opthalmology (ARVO) in Seattle, WA.

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5:00 AM | Nearly Half of Women Eat Protein to Lose Weight

About 43% of U.S. women age 40-60 reported eating more protein to lose weight, according to a cross-sectional national survey published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (May/June issue).

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5:00 AM | Canada\'s Organic Market Reaches $3.7 billion

The value of the Canadian organic food market has tripled since 2006, far outpacing the growth rate of other agri-food sectors.

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5:00 AM | Survey Identifies Global Food Safety Training Challenges

A new survey by Campden BRI, Alchemy Systems, LP and in partnership with BRC and SQF questioned 649 food and drink manufacturers and processors worldwide to identify the needs, effectiveness and challenges of food safety training in the industry.  

April 25, 2013

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10:00 AM | 2013 Experimental Biology 2013 Wrap-up

EB2013 has come and gone. It was an exciting time in nutrition. DSM Nutritional Products was proud to continue its support of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Minority Affairs Committee. This year, 18 young scholars were selected for ASN Minority Access to Research Careers Travel Awards. For the first time, ASN selected a winner for the 2013 Grand Prize for Young Minority Researchers. It was Christine Hutchison from Iowa State University. For more information on Christine and the […]

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5:00 AM | Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act Gains Bipartisan Support

According to surveys, more than 90% of Americans support the labeling of genetically engineered foods. Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Peter DeFazio have introduced legislation that would require FDA to label GE foods so that consumers can make informed choices about what they eat.

April 24, 2013

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10:00 AM | Measuring the Benefits of Fruit, Vegetables and Whole Grains

At EB2013 this week, there was a spirited discussion at ?Are dietary bioactives ready for recommended intakes?? session sponsored by the ILSI North America Flavonoids Committee. The question of dietary recommendations is important as science accumulates linking dietary components ? omega-3 fatty acids such as stearidonic acid (SDA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as well as lutein, zeaxanthin, and flavonoids ? with health.The topic is not only relevant to […]

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5:00 AM | Facts Up Front Website to Educate Consumers on Nutrition Basics

The Grocery Manufacturers Association, has introduced an interactive web-based tool for consumers that supports the Facts Up Front nutrition labeling initiative launched by GMA and the Food Marketing Institute.

April 23, 2013

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10:00 AM | Nutrients of Concern in Older Americans: An Analysis of Vitamin and Mineral Intakes

Nutrition is an important part of healthy aging. Older people are at a greater risk of poor nutrition due to the aging process and related mechanisms. At the American Society of Nutrition meeting held during Experimental Biology this year in Boston, Bird and Fulgoni presented national data about nutrient intakes in the older US population in the symposium ?Nutritional Assessment and Status in Older Populations,? presentation 245.5.

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Use of natural low/no-calorie sweeteners has doubled in the past six years, according to a new survey from Multi-sponsor Surveys, Inc.

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5:00 AM | Steady Growth Forecast for the Global Medical Nutrition Market

According to a report by Infiniti Research Limited, the global medical nutrition market is expected to grow at a steady pace, clocking a CAGR of 6.7% during the period 2012-2016.

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5:00 AM | Symrise Obtains €125 million Research Loan

Focus of research will be functional ingredients for cosmetics and healthy nutrition.

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5:00 AM | NAD Recommends InterHealth Modify Advertising for Zychrome

Company will adjust advertising in accordance with the NAD’s recommendations.

April 22, 2013

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10:00 AM | Announcing 2013 Grand Prize for Young Minority Investigator

Congratulations to Christine Hutchison, Iowa State University, for being selected as the 2013 recipient of the ASN Grand Prize for Young Minority Investigators, sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products LLC. Her presentation was entitled ?Effect of soluble fiber dextrin on postprandial appetite and subsequent food intake in healthy adults?. She follows the 2012 winner, Wanida Lewis from North Carolina State University, and 2011 winner, Maria Carlota Dao from Tufts University.The competition was […]

April 19, 2013

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3:00 PM | What Modern Art Looks Like As Yummy Dessert

Pastry chef Caitlin Freeman uses inspiration from modern art to whip up cakes, cookies and other desserts

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10:00 AM | Does Dosing Frequency of Vitamin D Affect Safety?

Vitamin D deficiency is a well-known nutrition issue that regular readers of our blog will be familiar with. Currently, considerable research is ongoing about this vitamin, and today Zwart and colleagues report on the effects of dosing frequency on efficacy and safety of vitamin D3. This was a four-arm study conducted in healthy adults. The authors summarize the results as ?the relative risk of hypercalciuria was higher in the 1250 mg group than in the placebo group,? however this is a rather […]

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5:00 AM | AHPA & ABC Dispute NTP Report on Ginkgo biloba

Industry organizations chime in on the NTP analysis of ginkgo, which reports a supposed carcinogenicity of Ginkgo biloba.

April 18, 2013

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2:31 PM | The World has Changed, so Must Communication Style

One of my most favorite meetings is just around the corner – Experimental Biology. This annual event brings almost 14,000 researchers together from 5 societies – anatomy, biochemistry, nutrition, pathology, and pharmacology. I am a member of the American Society … Continue reading →

April 17, 2013

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10:00 AM | Finding Foods that are Right for You

With more and more consumers preferring foods with fewer preservatives and shorter ingredient lists, it seems logical to assume that natural and organic food products are healthier choices. This isn?t true.Essential nutrients, like vitamins and minerals, must be obtained from our diet. During food preparation - washing, cutting and grinding, cooking, and storage - some vitamins can be lost. Before food fortification, nutrient deficiencies were common. Food manufacturers can restore lost […]

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5:00 AM | IADSA Annual General Meeting to Focus on Global Regulatory Developments

The meeting will address opportunities related to the creation of the ASEAN single market in health supplements; global regulatory trends and key national, regional and global developments and learning from best practice.

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5:00 AM | Fruit-Based Innovation Leads to New Flavor and Consumer Trends

New report finds that the versatility and important cultural role of fruit make it a uniquely attractive vehicle for food and beverage innovation.