Child food adverts ‘misleading’
Manufacturers are making misleading claims about fatty and sugary foods aimed at children, a report says.
New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids
A new federal government food pyramid for preschoolers may help parents deal with picky eating problems, especially as youngsters are introduced to new kinds of foods during Christmas meals.
Vitamins ‘do not cut cancer risk’
Taking vitamin C or E does not reduce the risk of prostate cancers - or other forms of the disease, two large US studies suggest.
Both trials were set up following some evidence that taking supplements might have a positive effect.
But one study of 35,533 men, and a second of 15,000 doctors, found no evidence that [...]
Junk food advert code launched
A global campaign aimed at reducing the marketing of unhealthy food to children has been launched.
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
This updated edition of the national bestseller debunks dietary myths and presents Dr. Willett’s New Healthy Eating Pyramid, a healthier guide to nutrition than the recently revised USDA pyramid.
The way to eat: A Six-Step Path to Lifelong Weight Control
Katz, a professor at Yale University School of Medicine and director of Yale’s nutrition center, offers a comprehensive overview of food and diets.
The book begins with a guide to nutritional basics and what people need to eat vs. what they may want to eat. Katz debunks common myths and offers specific suggestions such as how to eat less salt, what percentage of different foods should be consumed daily, how to limit foods, etc.
