Nutrition

Children and Healthier Eating
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A study of preadolescent children found that those who attended a behaviorally oriented nutrition education program and were taught to follow a diet low in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol adopted significantly better dietary habits over several year

Ephedra Ban: Evidence of Harm
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Dietary supplements that contain ephedrine alkaloids present unreasonable risks of illness or injury. Ephedra is a naturally occurring substance found in plants. Its principal active ingredient is ephedrine, an amphetamine-like compound that potentially

Growing Older, Eating Better : Physical Problems, Money, Food Programs
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Some older people may overly restrict foods important to good health because of chewing difficulties and gastrointestinal disturbances, such as constipation, diarrhea and heartburn. Because missing teeth and poorly fitting dentures make it hard to chew

Dietary Supplements Regulations
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Under DSHEA, dietary supplements do not need approval from the FDA before they are marketed. However, in the case of some new dietary supplements, such as dietary ingredients that were not marketed in the United States before Oct. 15, 1994, a premarket

Soy: Health Claims for Soy Protein
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Vegetarians and health enthusiasts have known for years that foods rich in soy protein offer a good alternative to meat, poultry, and other animal-based products. As consumers have pursued healthier lifestyles in recent years, consumption of soy foods has

Bottled Water: Better?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Water, of course, is essential to human health. Drinking enough water to replace whatever is lost through bodily functions is important. But surveys indicate that most of us might not be drinking enough. Is bottled water part of the answer?

Healthy Holiday Eating
by SAMHSA
The holiday season is a time for parties and celebrations. If you get together with family and friends, chances are that you'll run into food in all of its glory. Whether your taste runs to old standbys or desires something new, it's easy for normal

Guidelines on Mercury in Fish
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
One minute you hear that eating fish is good for your heart. The next, you find out that eating certain types of fish can be harmful. Actually, there are benefits and risks to eating fish. Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet.

Organics 101
A Field Guide to Buying Organic
by Luddene Perry, Dan Schultz
What does it really mean when a food is labeled organic? While many of us believe there are good reasons to buy organic, what exactly are they? The authors of this indispensable handbook sift fact from fiction to help you make informed decisions

Soy Benefits, Soy's Many Faces
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Soy protein products can be good substitutes for animal products because, unlike some other beans, soy offers a complete protein profile. Soybeans contain all the amino acids essential to human nutrition, which must be supplied in the diet because

Are Consumers Warming Up to Soy?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Although it's clear that Americans are increasing their consumption of soy products, the soybean has a long way to go before it becomes a staple in the average pantry. According to a 1999 survey by the United Soybean Board, two-thirds of consumers

Children and Nutrition, Healthy Foods
by SAMHSA
Eating a good breakfast is good for everyone, especially children. Many people know that kids who eat breakfast have better math grades and reading scores. What people usually don't know is that eating breakfast also improves their mental health.

Nutrition Labelling in Canada
by Health Canada
It is estimated that the economic burden of poor diet in Canada is $6.6 billion annually, including direct health care costs of $1.8 billion. Canadians are becoming more conscious of the health effects of the foods they eat and want to make better choices

The Safety of Manmade Vitreous Fibres
by Health Canada
Manmade Vitreous Fibres (MMVFs) are fibres made from minerals and used for insulation, for reinforcing other materials and in protective clothing. There is concern that they can cause breathing problems, skin irritation and other health effects.

Sources of New Foods
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
New foods are coming from some surprising sources, such as cottonseed, and a plant whose oil was once used to lubricate steam engines. To harvest these products, pioneering researchers have had to tackle some tough problems.

Growing Older, Eating Better : Food Labels, Physical Activity
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Family members and friends can help ensure that older people take advantage of food programs by putting them in touch with the appropriate agencies or organizations and helping them fill out the necessary forms.

Cooking Up the New Food Label
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The process of writing the new food regs was sometimes like trying to carefully simmer a stew that persists in boiling over. Some of the cooks who stirred the pot provide insights into how a successful recipe emerged from their efforts.

Revealing Trans Fats
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A new FDA rule requires that trans fats, which act like artery-clogging saturated fats, be included on food labels beginning in 2006. Basically, trans fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil--a process called hydrogenation.

Water Fluoridation
by CDC
Community water fluoridation is an effective, safe, and inexpensive way to prevent tooth decay. This method of fluoride delivery benefits Americans of all ages and socioeconomic status. Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste is an easy way