Copyright 2009 Medical News Today Latest Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/nutrition-agriculture/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170133.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170133.php Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today. The study, which uses data from a national sample of three ethnic groups, reveals that the overall prevalence rate of self-reported lactose intolerance is 12 percent - with 7.72 percent of European Americans, 10.05 percent of Hispanic Americans and 19.5 percent of African Americans who consider themselves lactose intolerant. Nutrition / Diet Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170150.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170150.php School-based physical education plays a key role in curbing obesity and improving fitness among adolescents from low-income communities, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and UC Berkeley. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170094.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170094.php According to a report (.pdf) by Save the Children, climate change is the biggest global health threat to children in the 21st century, the Hindu reports. Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170106.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170106.php A joint public meeting focused on improving the system for tracing of food products and ingredients that are causing illness outbreaks or presenting other risks to the health of consumers was announced today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nutrition / Diet Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170058.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170058.php Kellogg , the global cereal and convenience food producer based in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, has announced it is going to stop putting claims on its US packets of Rice Krispies that say the cereal supports children's immunity. According to a statement released on Tuesday, Kellogg said that last year it started adding antioxidants to Rice Krispies cereals as one way to respond to "parents indicating their desire for more positive nutrition in kids' cereal". Nutrition / Diet Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170097.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170097.php Child Mortality In Kenya Still High, Survey Shows "The most current data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics under the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) launched on Wednesday shows mortality among children under five years stands at 7.4 percent, while that of infants is at 5.2 percent," Business Daily reports. Pediatrics / Children's Health Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169989.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169989.php Childhood obesity in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions. With more than one fourth of advertising on daytime and prime time television devoted to foods and beverages and continuing questions about the role television plays in obesity, a study in the November/December issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examines how food advertising aimed at children might be a large contributor to the problem. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169990.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169990.php Although scientists are reluctant to officially endorse green tea as a cancer prevention method, evidence continues to grow about its protective effects, including results of a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, which suggests some reduction in oral cancer. Vassiliki Papadimitrakopoulo, M.D. Nutrition / Diet Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170011.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170011.php Less restrictive dietary options, better detection, targeted avoidance measures, educational directives and potential new therapies are improving food allergy management and giving hope to the more than 12 million Americans affected according to experts at the thirteenth international food allergy conference held during the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla. Allergy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169996.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169996.php It's no secret olive oil, the delicious staple responsible for the rich flavors and heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet, is fast becoming dear to the American palate. As demand for this premium product grows, the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) and its members want to ensure consumers get what they pay for when buying olive oil. To help achieve that, the NAOOA recently started asking states to adopt the international standard for olive oil. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170018.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170018.php Researchers in Australia have identified a link between allergic asthma in 3 to 5 year-old children and exposure to folic acid that their birth mothers took as supplements during late pregnancy. They said the timing of when folic acid is taken in pregnancy might be important. Pregnancy / Obstetrics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169977.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169977.php Most weight-control strategies emphasize energy-restricted diets and increased physical activity - and most are not effective over the long term. In a study of a "weight-acceptance" intervention, published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers found that there could be long-term beneficial effects on certain eating behaviors using a weight- acceptance intervention approach. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169978.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169978.php Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is more practical than conventional pesticide tests, producing results in minutes rather than hours by means of an easy-to-read color-change, they say. The study is in the November 1 issue of ACS' Analytical Chemistry, a semi-monthly journal. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169979.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169979.php Scientists are reporting development of a nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin, an ingredient in yellow curry now being evaluated in clinical trials for treatment of several diseases. Their study is in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication. Koji Wada and colleagues note that curcumin is a potent antioxidant found in the spice, turmeric. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169924.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169924.php Scientific American reports on a multiyear PLoS Medicine study, published on Monday, which "followed a nationwide public health campaign to increase zinc use for childhood diarrhea in Bangladesh." "A 10-day course of zinc tablets ... Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169904.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169904.php A new study led by US researchers suggests that green tea extract may be a promsing agent for preventing oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia. Cancer / Oncology Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169928.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169928.php With the current outbreak of influenza-like illnesses, many people are trying to boost their immune systems with supplements. Ginseng is often a key ingredient, but its therapeutic use may extend far beyond that. Researchers are now investigating whether ginseng can help relieve health problems ranging from diabetes to depression to erectile dysfunction. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169885.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169885.php Restricting daily calorie intake is a common plan to help obese and overweight people slim down to healthier weights. But the regime requires a daily 15 to 40 percent calorie reduction, which makes sticking to the diet hard for many. University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have found that a modified version of a plan called "alternate-day fasting" may be easier to abide and has the added bonus of improving cardio health. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169845.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169845.php Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your family's immune system this cold/flu season. In addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients, believed to come from the com-pounds that give these foods their vibrant colors. Flu / Cold / SARS Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169859.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169859.php Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received $1 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study the relationship between "fat taxes" and food consumption, diet quality and obesity. The funding for the two-year project was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169814.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169814.php The Christian Science Monitor looks at one idea about why hunger is receiving a lot of attention in the international arena. Nutrition / Diet Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169820.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169820.php The November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association features a commentary by James O. Hill, an honorary ADA member, professor of pediatrics and medicine and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado-Denver. He is also co-founder of America on the Move, a national weight gain prevention initiative that aims to inspire Americans to make small changes in how much they eat and how much they move to prevent weight gain. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169831.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169831.php The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on breastfeeding that details health benefits for both infants and mothers and encourages promotion of breastfeeding whenever possible. Women's Health / Gynecology Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169764.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169764.php If worms are any indication, all the sugar in your diet could spell much more than obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers reporting in the November issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, say it might also be taking years off your life. By adding just a small amount of glucose to C. elegans usual fare of straight bacteria, they found the worms lose about 20 percent of their usual life span. Seniors / Aging Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169765.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169765.php Researchers have new evidence to explain how saturated fatty acids, which soar in those who are obese, can lead the immune system to respond in ways that add up to chronic, low-grade inflammation. The new results could lead to treatments designed to curb that inflammatory state, and the insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes that come with it. Diabetes