New dietary intake limits for mercury
The UNFAO and the WHO have called for a reduction in the safe intake level for methylmercury, the most toxic form of mercury, in foods.
Archives for July 1, 2003
Education, marker of healthy diet
Education is playing an increasing role in the quality of our diets, new research indicates, pointing to a much wider gap between the diets of differently educated people compared to 30 years ago.
Large zinc doses may raise prostate cancer risk
Men who take large doses of zinc in supplements could be at increased risk of prostate cancer, finds a study by researchers at the US National Cancer Institute. The risk was only seen however at levels far above those set by most national food agencies.
UK government lobbies MEPs over GMs
As MEPs vote on tough new GM legislation today, a UK environmental group accuses the government of continuing to lobby against strict laws on GM food and crops.
Enzymotec develops fat for formula
Nutritional oil company Enzymotec has launched a new ingredient for infant formulas said to be closer to the fat found in human milk.