News on Food Labels

2010-03-08 The Hays Daily News

Taking the time to read food labels and choosing whole grain products is important," said Higgins, who noted ongoing research confirms that the many plant-based nutrients and fibers found in whole grains help reduce the risk of bowel disorders, some cancers, heart disease (by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol), stroke and type 2 diabetes.

More tips on whole grains and other foods that contribute to health are available at county and district K-State Research and Extension offices and online: www. ksre. ksu. edu and www. ksre. ksu. edu/humannutrition.

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2010-03-05 Chattanooga Times Free Press ASK A DIETITIAN

A: Trans fat, also known as partially hydrogenated oil, is made during food processing. A recent food labeling law requires that trans fat be listed on every food product. To ensure that the product you are consuming does not have trans fat, make sure the label says zero grams of trans fat and that the ingredients list does not contain the words "partially hydrogenated oil. " Even if the product says zero grams of trans fat, it can still have up to 0. 49 grams of trans fat per serving. Trans fat lowers HDL (good) cholesterol and raises LDL (bad) cholesterol. The recommendation is to eat no more than 1 percent of total calories from trans fat, about 2 grams per day for the average person. Partially hydrogenated oil is found in everything from frozen biscuits to margarine, tortilla shells, pie crusts and crackers, so remember to read

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2010-02-28 Gluten Free Food Labeling in Peru Gluten Free Foodies

Learning to live Gluten Free is a challenge. Gathering with like minded people while exchanging ideas, life experiences and gluten free food is more interesting. So I created, Gluten Free Foodies, to support Gluten Intolerant and other Food Sensitive people by gathering at monthly events and celebrating the foods that we can eat. Feel free to send me an email at glutenfreefoodie@ After all, didnt Erma Bombeck once say . "I am not a glutton, I am an explorer of food. "

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It has been such an interesting week. Peru has been on my mind for some reason, either in conversations or finding wonderful Gluten Free food. I find myself spending more time lately looking at food labels from around the world and am amazed to see my favorite image -GLUTEN FREE. Ironically I received this email from a follower today that lives in Peru. (The information below is a literal

2010-03-01 Sober Living by the Seas Extended Care Program Introduces a Life Skills Series for Men and Women in Early Recovery

Residents in the extended care program live in an apartment-style setting, where they cook, clean and take care of themselves, while receiving ongoing substance abuse treatment. They go on supervised grocery shopping trips each week to learn how to read food labels and plan meals. On Sundays, residents go to the computer lab to personalize their own budgeting plan using , a free resource that provides feedback on spending habits.

In addition to educational sessions about recovery, relapse and the 12-Step culture, Emry invites outside experts to speak to residents on various recovery topics. Patients attend 12-Step meetings in the community and meet with a licensed dietician to discuss myths, facts and fears around food. They also cook meals with oversight from their house parent.

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2010-02-27 The Brownwood Bulletin - Brownwood, TX Archives Opinion Farm Bureau offers tips during week

Farm Bureau members, who wrestle with the same household budgetary and nutrition issues as everyone else, have been using this week to provide tips on how to put more nutritious meals on the table when finances are tight, what the appropriate types and amounts of food are advisable, how to understand food labels and what the and ldquo;food pyramid and rdquo; means. Its programs encourage shoppers to make lists before going to the store, shop for competitive prices and patronize merchants that feature high-quality produce. Stick to those lists, compare brands, and read labels and don and rsquo;t buy things that you aren and rsquo;t convinced will be eaten.

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2010-02-26 Gerber Babyspoonfuls of Salt

Most of the salt we eat comes from the food products we buy, so check food labels so you can compare products. Food labels often give figures for sodium rather than salt. Choose lower salt (or lower sodium) versions for your baby whenever you can. Babies under a year should have less than 1g salt per day, which is less than 0. 4g sodium. You can use these figures as a guide when youre checking food labels.

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2010-02-25 Students Uncover Mislabeled Foods Through DNA Testing

Some students at Trinity High School in New York City never imagined their school science project would turn into an expose of food labels. The teens tested 66 food items and found that 11 of them were mislabeled, including caviar, cheese and fish.

When you shop at a grocery store, you trust that the food labels are accurate. In other words, if youre buying anchovies you assume youre getting anchovies.

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2010-02-23 Pediatricians Call For Choking Hazard Warnings on Food Labels

I think its a good idea, although everyone still needs to understand that certain foods cant be given to toddlers, like chunks of raw vegetables and hunks of meat - and I dont believe these types of foods would have warning labels, just the processed prepackaged foods.

Toddlers live in an amazing world of discovery and learning - including how to eat new foods. Things like grapes and nuts can easily become lodged in a small childs throat and cause him or her to choke. Hopefully every parent knows not to serve certain foods to a small child without cutting them into tiny easy to swallow pieces first. According to Dr. Gary Smith, the director of the Center for Injury and Policy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, the most common culprit is the hot dog.

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2010-02-21 Denver Colorados Online News Leader Gatorade label pop artist pleads guilty

He had been charged with misbranding and altering food labels with intent to hurt a brand or business. Before pleading guilty, the three counts he faced could have meant one year in prison and a usd. 100,000 fine per count.

DENVER - The man accused of replacing labels on dozens of Gatorade bottles with an image of Tiger Woods, his wife and the word "unfaithful" is likely to get probation.

Kay had replaced the labels on bottles that were found in Safeway and King Soopers stores on the Front Range. The bottles were not opened.

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