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Bill would ban junk food from vending machines at state offices
Proposed legislation to remove junk food and sugar-loaded drinks from vending machines at California state office buildings and on government property is intensifying debate about when the battle against obesity becomes a gateway to "nanny state" tactics....
Tags: Overweight, Gavin Newsom, Obesity, New York City, Consumers
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Some Farmers Market Merchants Using the "Local" Label to Sell Out-Of-State Produce
For Connecticut's "locavores," the coming of spring means the return of outdoor farmers markets and farm stands and all the delightful "Connecticut Grown" veggies they have for sale. The problem is that some of those "Connecticut Grown" offerings may...
Tags: Farms, Consumers, Oxford (New Haven, Connecticut), Agriculture, Tomatoes
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Hungry for reliable information
One of the things that was clear from reaction to this week's front page story on good nutrition (and how little it is taught in medical schools) is that readers are hungry for clear, reliable information. The story was shared on social media hundreds...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Cardiologists, Colleges and Universities, Internists, Northwestern University
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Easter ham, downsized
Easter ham may conjure up cozy memories of family feasts past, but for today's smaller households the traditional bone-in ham can be a challenge. Often as big as a jack-o'-lantern, a ham is a holiday treat that keeps giving, practically to Pentecost, or...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Salt, Steaks
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Prescription for nutrition
Despite a growing consensus that cardiovascular disease is a "food-borne" illness, many physicians are ill-prepared to advise patients on what they should eat to best protect them from heart attack or stroke. One provocative new study found that a...
Tags: Overweight, Internists, Northwestern University, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Mediterranean Diet
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S.D. Beef Ambassador contest taking entries
PIERRE - Youth have a unique voice when it comes to sharing the positive story of the beef industry, and the 2013 South Dakota Beef Ambassador Contest is focused on finding that voice. The contest, to be held July 25 at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron...Tags: Consumers
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Raw fruit may not be linked to lower blood pressure
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat more raw fruits or drink juice do not necessarily have lower blood pressure, according to a new study that goes against previous evidence. Larger, more rigorous studies have found that eating more fruits and...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Healthy Diet, Mayo Clinic, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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826CHI 826CHI is a nonprofit writing and tutoring center dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students. 826chi.org Tom Acitelli Tom Acitelli is author...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Northwestern University, Chicago Restaurants, Fine Arts, Health Organizations
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Ten strategies for wise water use through food and agriculture
Chicago, Ill. - March 22, 2013, is the 20th anniversary of World Water Day. Although about 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered by water, only 0.001 percent is fresh and available for human consumption. The largest portion of this-70 percent-is...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Lifestyle and Leisure, Conservation, Agricultural Research and Technology, Natural Disasters
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More evidence adding nuts is a healthy choice
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People can safely add a few nuts to their diet - or replace other foods with the high-unsaturated fat, high-fiber snacks - without gaining weight, a new review of past studies suggests. Researchers combined data from 31 trials...Tags: Obesity, Diabetes, Science and Technology, Medical Research, Weight
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Managing newborn calf health
Calving season is upon some producers, and will be coming soon for others. While this is the most exciting time of year for most as they usher newborns into the world, it can have its dark side as well when sickness and death occur. Of course, calf scours...Tags: Vaccines, South Dakota State University
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Breakfast cereal tied to lower BMI for kids
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regularly eating cereal for breakfast is tied to healthy weight for kids, according to a new study that endorses making breakfast cereal accessible to low-income kids to help fight childhood obesity. One in every four American...Tags: Overweight, Lifestyle and Leisure, Family, Obesity, Vitamin B2
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