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Editorial: House GOP should fix dysfunctional WIC program
This was supposed to be the year for a new Farm Bill, the five-year legislation that funds farm subsidy programs, conservation efforts and food assistance for low-income Americans. Unsurprisingly, our dysfunctional Congress couldn’t get its act together for what is usually a bipartisan effort and chose to punt instead, extending by one year the 2018…
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Nestlé launches HMO-enriched infant formula in China for gut and immune support
27 Nov 2023 — Nestlé has unveiled its growing-up milk solution enriched with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) to be sold under the Wyeth Illuma brand in mainland China. The introduction comes following approval by China’s National Health Commission for the use of this type of bioactives. “HMOs help protect the developing immune system and protect…
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Headline News Roundup: November 2023
French authorities label vitamin D as endocrine disruptor The French authorities are set to classify vitamin D3 as an endocrine disruptor (ED), triggering the addition of warning labels on products containing cholecalciferol above 0.1% by product weight. This decision, stemming from the European Chemicals Agency’s identification of cholecalciferol as an ED, aligns with the French AGEC Act’s…
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Impact of Nutritional Interventions on Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches heat-stable whey protein for medical nutrition
(All images credit: FrieslandCampina Ingredients) 27 Nov 2023 — By using microparticulation technology, FrieslandCampina Ingredients has created a heat-stable whey protein ingredient — Nutri Whey ProHeat — while most whey proteins are irreversibly denatured during traditional heat treatments. The new ingredient can be added to medical nutrition products to provide a nutrient-dense liquid formulation with…
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Boozman Lays Out How Congress Can Strengthen the Farm Safety Net in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Op-Ed | The United States Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
Ranking Member Boozman wrote an opinion piece outlining how Congress can strengthen the farm safety net that ran in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette over the holiday break. In his piece, Ranking Member Boozman says he is committed to using the one-year extension of the current Farm Bill to get the next one done right to ensure…
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Kris Aquino reveals nutrition issues, gives health update: ‘My heart is showing signs of exhaustion’
Kris Aquino has shared another health update to her followers as she continues to battle multiple autoimmune conditions. On Instagram, Kris posted a video of her drinking a green juice composed of cucumber, spinach, and apple prepared by her youngest son Bimby. In the caption, the multimedia personality said there were abnormalities in her blood…
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Need a Boost This Holiday Season? Try This 4-Day Meal Plan for Ultimate Energy
The definition of a calorie is a unit of energy. All too often this word has a negative connotation, however, if you’re looking for an energy boost, you’ll want to be sure to load up on the right calories. “This energy helps to run all the normal bodily processes that keep us alive, along with…
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Credibility matters: Nutrition International snaps ties with NSI for accepting ‘junk food’ sponsorships
A display of contradiction has cost the Nutrition Society of India (NSI) dear. In a move that found resonance with the global health community, Nutrition International (NI) terminated its contract with the NSI with immediate effect. The global body’s move came in response to the NSI accepting sponsorships from “junk food companies” for the 55th Annual…
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Plant-Based Meat vs Real Meat: Health Benefits, Nutrition, and Dietary Options
Image credit – Freepik The argument between plant-based meat substitutes and real meat has gained popularity as dietary preferences change and the search for sustainable and healthier options intensifies. In this article, we will explore the distinctions between real meat and plant-based meat, looking at their culinary qualities as well as the nutritional effects and…