Archives for December 5, 2003

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Cereal, potential to prevent childhood obesity

Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Keep on cutting the carbs

The low carb trend continues to make an impact on food and drink innovation, with functional food makers also choosing to reassess the carb count of their products.

Cereal helps prevent childhood obesity

Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Pick a pomegranate for 2004

Growing concerns over obesity and wellbeing in an increasingly health conscious society are set to dramatically impact innovation in the ingredients, cosmeceutical and even fast food industries, predicts market research firm Mintel.

Pycnogenol could act as 'polypill'

The pine bark extract Pycnogenol could combat each of the important cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously, concludes the author of a new review examining evidence on the supplement.

WHO pushes forward with diet and health strategy

The World Health Organisation's influential report on diet and chronic disease, issued in draft form earlier this year, has reached the next stage of a process that aims to see the recommendations implemented by the international community.