I studied it in school. I know it is a micronutrient that the body needs in teeny, tiny amounts. But I hadn’t thought much more about iodine until I was told to temporarily avoid it for an upcoming medical test. I’ve learned a lot. Most important is the role iodine plays in human health. It…

ADM, one of the world’s largest grain traders and a major food processor, has diversified into the flavors and nutrition food business through takeovers in the sector, starting off with an acquisition of WILD Flavors for $3 billion in 2014. FDL operates three production facilities in the UK and would record projected sales of about…

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for National Health Services (NHS) Dr Nadeem Jan, while citing the National Nutrition Survey 2018, said on Monday that 54.7 per cent of the country’s adolescent girls were anaemic, with a higher prevalence in rural areas (56pc) than urban areas (53pc). He was speaking to participants of the concluding ceremony of the…

Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in the body’s cells, is important for the proper functioning of the body. But too much of it can be harmful, as high cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol is basically a low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol that is greater than 190 milligrams…

Nutritional drinks for the elderly should be given considerable importance at this time and age. With rapidly changing seasons, eras and especially the pandemic, elderly people need good nutrition sources other than basic food. One should always take extra precautions for the elderly. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that…

Groups battling hunger in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about a type of food assistance that needs more funding in the New Year. In one month, funding for some federal programs is set to expire – including the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as “WIC.” But even if Congress…