Archives for September 13, 2006

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New French food guidelines aimed at tackling obesity

By  staff reporter

The French government has launched the second phase of its long-term initiative to combat rising obesity and promote healthier eating, which includes campaigns to raise public awareness of nutritional foods and the importance of taking regular exercise.

Solae urges food manufacturers to up products' choline content

By  staff reporter

Lack of choline in the American diet is a public health issue, according to a Solae nutritionist, and the way is open for manufacturers to develop more choline-fortified foods and to use the nutrient as a selling point.

Whole grains linked to blood pressure reduction, small study

By  staff reporter

A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole grains in their diets.

MM2 to shake-up nutra market with UTEK network

By  Clarisse Douaud

Nutraceutical finance consultant MM2 Group has inked an agreement with UTEK Corporation to boost its ambitious expansion policy by identifying technology acquisition opportunities.

Fish oil beats defibrillators in sudden heart death model

By  Clarisse Douaud

Increasing consumption of omega-3 by eating adequate amount of oily fish or taking fish oil supplements could save 58 Americans for every 100,000, a recent study looking into preventing sudden cardiac death concluded.