New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition and featured in the just released Global Phytonutrient Report highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around
Mondelez International has announced that it will adopt a new globally consistent operating model across all regions of its business, including Asia Pacific. The model is based on a regional, category-led approach and focuses on
A study published in Public Health Nutrition shows that people who eat out may consume an average of about 200 calories more a day than when they cook at home.The researchers examined the responses of
Purdue University, Indiana is establishing a center that will combine the broad-based expertise of dozens of faculty and staff members coordinating research and education to advance the production and use of soybeans. The Purdue University
A group of Indian researchers have studied the influence of dietary lipids on the bioavailability and antioxidant property of carotenoids in lutein deficient mice. Lutein is known to play a role in keeping the eyes
A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition shows that curcumin may help decrease muscle soreness from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with continuous exercise. In this randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that organic foods and crops may have more antioxidants and fewer, less frequent pesticide residues than their conventional counterparts. The study looked at 343 peer-reviewed
As of August 5, 2014 all foods labeled gluten-free must meet all requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) gluten-free labeling final rule published in August 2013. The requirements apply to packaged foods
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that 14% of children’s’ calories come from fast food. The study also examines what types of fast food children consume. The researchers used the first 24-hr recall for
A delegation of the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), comprising of its members representing small and medium enterprises-manufacturers called on Union Public Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on August 7 to express their grievances about