News on Food Labels

2010-09-03 Which brings misleading food labels to Defra

The issue stems from the fact that there is currently no legal definition of the terms for use on foods in the UK, although the Food Standards Agency (FSA) did set out some best practice guidelines in its Criteria for the Use of the Terms Fresh, Pure,

Specifically, it would be considered misleading to use the term to describe foods or ingredients that used chemicals to change their composition or comprised the products of new technologies, including additives and flavourings that were the product of the chemical industry or extracted by chemical processes.

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UK consumer advocacy group Which has launched another scathing attack against food manufacturers who, it says, are acting irresponsibly by freely interpreting labelling guidance. - Food products drinks supermarket food marketing alcoholic drinks supermarkets prepared foods soft drinks super snack convenience markets energy non-alcoholic supermarket market reports

2010-09-01 EPAs New Fuel Efficiency Labels: Will They Help Sell Greener Cars Co. Design

Will they work That is, will they educate consumers -- and help sell greener vehicles -- by making the true costs easier to understand (Its worth noting that a stoplight system for food labels has been shown to

Doesnt use a letter grade, its obviously horizontal, and its a bit simpler. On the second label its also easy to see the different labels for gasoline cars (top), electric vehicles, compressed natural gas vehicles and hybrid vehicles (bottom). Theyre slightly modified to show the different MPG ratings when using gas only or an electric/gas mix--an extremely nuanced set of data since some people might not understand how a hybrid car works. Its handled pretty well on the hybrid label.

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2010-08-31 RDH Event - RDH

I find that most patients are not fully aware of the impact an acidic environment has on the teeth when sugar consumption is repeated numerous times throughout the day. In fact, just yesterday, I had a patient share with me that he has begun to read food labels about sodium intake based upon his physician and rsquo;s recommendation to control high blood pressure. Unfortunately, he had several areas of new decay related to his recent increase in soda consumption.

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2010-08-27 Should the Federal Government Require Allergen Food Labels on All Products on Environmental Expert

According to the FDA, and ldquo;Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, some food allergies can cause severe reactions, and may even be life-threatening. There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of food allergens - and early recognition and management of allergic reactions to food - are important measures to prevent serious health consequences. and rdquo;

In 2004 Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). It applies to all foods whose labeling is regulated by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), both domestic and imported. The FDA regulates the labeling of all foods, except for poultry, most meats, certain egg products, and most alcoholic beverages.

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2010-08-25 Gulfnews : Public cooperation vital for food safety campaign

Some risks appear in the form of tangible changes that a sensible person can identify through the senses. For example, swelling in the packaging, the presence of a foreign body in the food, change in the texture, taste, smell or flavour of the food such as the smell of kerosene, microbial growth, a change in the consistency of the food material with unusual increase in the degree of viscosity than usual or any other changes that make you suspicious or reject it. Besides, the consumer can also get some information from the food labels, such as the presence of any material that may cause allergy or difficulty to him or his family members.

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2010-08-19 Nutrients we look for on food labels - Taste

The top five items that Americans are seeking to maximize when they scan the Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods are, in descending order: whole grains, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin C and protein, according to a recent report from the NPD Groups Dieting Monitor.

Kaul said that all of those issues are important thats why theyre on the relatively short list of nutrients included on the label. But in her experience, many people look at the small picture, asking, say, is a particular food low-fat They ignore big-picture issues such as how many calories theyre consuming overall.

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The top five items that Americans are seeking to maximize when they scan the Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods are, in descending order: whole grains, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin C and protein, according to a recent report from the NPD Groups Dieting Monitor. - Food Recipe Cooking Dining Health

2010-08-18 A Healthy Dog is a Happy Dog:

Ingredients are listed by weight. The first being the heaviest ingredient, the second being the second heaviest, and so on. The bulk of any dog food is made up of the first 5 ingredients and are also an indication of quality. Since dogs are carnivores, it is important that meat, such as chicken, is included as one of the first five ingredients. Some dog foods will list up to two meat ingredients, which is even better. Avoid the mystery meat ingredients that are listed as simply meat meal or meat by-products. Instead, choose specified meats like chicken, lamb, venison or even salmon. The other five ingredients can include potatoes or sweet potatoes ( a highly digestible carbohydrate for dogs). Good grains include oatmeal, brown rice and barley. Salmon oil is a great omega 3 and your higher quality dog foods should be grain free with

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2010-08-17 Back to school renews vigilance for food allergies vigilance and raquo; Evansville Courier and Press

In addition to specific trigger foods, children with food allergies need to avoid foods that may be cross-contaminated during the manufacturing or cooking process. Until a child is old enough to do it reliably for himself, parents must compulsively read food labels, talk to cafeteria ladies and restaurant chefs, enlist the help of teachers and friends to monitor snacks, and learn how to use an EpiPen to inject epinephrine in the event of a reaction.

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I think all moms fret a bit about how their child is going to adjust to the new school year, but certain moms have even more to worry about. For kids with life-threatening food allergies, each new experience (school, sleepovers, camp) is another opportunity for mom to lose sleep.

2010-08-14 Health Buzz: Fast Food Chains Should Offer Free Statins, Researchers Say - US News and World Report

Isnt a small package of cookies or a can of soup a single serving No, says Taub-Dix - one serving is whatever the numbers on the label say it is. "You have to multiply the fat and calories by the number of servings listed on the label. " That can of soup showing 800 milligrams of sodium Check the label. With the blessing of the Food and Drug Administration, the manufacturer defines the amount as two servings. Mistaking it for a single serving will have you downing 1,600 milligrams of sodium, higher than the American Heart Associations recommended maximum of 1,500 milligrams for an entire day. She also wishes serving sizes reflected the manner in which people eat. Take cereal, for example. "The serving size is one ounce, which is good information," says Taub-Dix. "But what does one ounce mean" A

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2010-08-13 Fiber facts: The trick to understanding labels - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI News, Weather and Sports

These are non-digestible carbohydrates that are isolated from foods and then added to products to up their fiber content. You may recognize the names maltodextrin, polydextrose, inulin and cellulose. These pop up in the ingredient lists of various processed foods such as breads, yogurt and even ice cream. They are different from dietary fibers, which occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, beans/legumes and whole grains. Yet, they are all lumped together on the label under "fiber. "

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