Successful TV ads increase childhood obesity, report
A report published this month confirms that television is effective in getting children to eat the foods advertised, driving up the association between television viewing and childhood obesity.
Archives for May 9, 2006
DSM talks up weight loss with green tea extract at Vitafoods
Green tea extracts containing the catechin EGCG could help curb the rise, and ease the complications of obesity, DSM Nutritional Products tells attendees at Vitafoods in Geneva.
NZ company turns wine waste into chemical-free antioxidant
The Grape Seed Extract Company is the latest New Zealand company to tap the nutraceutical potential of a waste product of a traditional industry, with an antioxidant extracted from grape seeds left over by wine-makers using a non-chemical method.
CLA's body-shaping action clarified in new trial
Lipid Nutrition is today announcing the findings of a new human trial using CLA, that reinforces the fatty acid's fat mass reduction claim and shed light on the main locations of the fat reduction on the human body.
Valensa goes nano with policosanol
Florida-based Valensa International used the Vitafoods expo in Geneva to introduce industry to its new nanodispersed policosanol, that is said to increase its functionality when used in a range of supplements or functional foods.
NNFA adopts mission and vision statements
The National Nutritional Foods Association has adopted a new mission statement, and proposes changing its name to the Natural Products Association to better represent the market and challenges faced by its members.
Nutrition top of list when it comes to shopping, survey
Family health and nutrition concerns are increasingly influencing household food purchases in the US, according to a new study by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention magazine.