Labels affect consumer portion size perception, suggests study

16-Nov-2010 - Whether a product is described as small, medium or large affects consumer perception of portion sizes and could lead to “guiltless gluttony”, according to a new study.

Chinese stevia sales drive profits higher at GLG Life Tech

15-Nov-2010 - GLG Life Tech has posted higher third quarter profits, driven by increased stevia sales in China, growing demand for natural products in North America and global health concerns, the company has said.

‘Ultra-processing’ is main dietary cause of obesity: Commentary

03-Nov-2010 - A rapid rise in consumption of ‘ultra-processed’ food and drinks could be the main dietary cause of obesity, claims a new commentary published in the Journal of the World Public Health and Nutrition Association.

Sugar-sweetened drink’s diabetes link ‘clear and consistent’: Meta-analysis

29-Oct-2010 - Regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of 11 published studies.

Dietary Guidelines do improve nutrition, says committee chair

26-Oct-2010 - Although the Dietary Guidelines for Americans may seem similar to those published in 1980, they contain distinct differences, and certain aspects of Americans’ diets have improved as a result, claims a new commentary.

Defatted cocoa powder ‘best compromise’ for low-fat choc: Nestle

26-Oct-2010 - Formulating reduced fat chocolate using defatted cocoa powder may indeed by the ‘best compromise’ for confectionery producers, says a new study from Nestlé Product Technology.

Probiotics plus counseling may boost obesity management

25-Oct-2010 - Supplements of probiotic bacteria combined with dietary counseling may reduce the risk of becoming overweight or obese after pregnancy, suggests a new study from Finland.

GMA voices views on childhood obesity strategies

22-Oct-2010 - The food industry recognizes the need to change the way it makes and markets its products, the Grocery Manufacturers Association said in a presentation to an IOM childhood obesity prevention committee on Thursday.

Dispatches from SupplySide West

Fat burners garner weight management interest, but consumers remain skeptical: Analyst

21-Oct-2010 - One of the greatest areas of growth in the weight management category is fat burners, but consumers are also incredibly skeptical of the claims attached, says a leading industry analyst.

Cost of obesity as high as $168bn a year, says study

20-Oct-2010 - Commonly cited figures may hugely underestimate the true level of medical costs associated with obesity, according to a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Front-of-pack labels should highlight harmful nutrients, says IOM

14-Oct-2010 - Front-of-pack labeling systems would be most useful to consumers if they focused on calories, saturated fat, trans fat and sodium, according to initial findings of an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report.

Indulge your hunger for knowledge at Weight Management 2010 - the virtual conference and expo

11-Oct-2010 - FoodNavigator-USA.com will host the first virtual conference and expo dedicated to weight management, showcasing the latest trends and strategies in weight management for the food, beverage and dietary supplements industries.

Food industry response to obesity may ‘hurt industry interests’

11-Oct-2010 - The food industry’s current strategy for addressing public health goals and reacting to criticism often works against its own interests, claims a new commentary critical of industry’s response to obesity.

NYC proposes ban on buying sugary soft drinks with food stamps

08-Oct-2010 - Using food stamps to buy sugary soft drinks could be banned in New York City if a proposal submitted to the USDA by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor David Paterson is accepted.

Dieters: Let them eat cake?

08-Oct-2010 - Six weeks ago a Kansas State University nutrition professor started a calorie-controlled diet based on high-fat snacks. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Mark Haub and found that he is doing remarkably well.

Sugary drinks linked to childhood obesity and heart risk

05-Oct-2010 - Reducing consumption of sugary drinks should be a critical dietary approach to reducing cardiovascular risk in children, claims a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

GMA supports Fudge’s anti-obesity legislation

04-Oct-2010 - The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is among more than 50 organizations that have come out in support of Rep. Marcia Fudge’s anti-obesity legislation, the Fit for L.I.F.E. bill introduced last week.

Reformulation not sufficient to tackle childhood obesity, say researchers

04-Oct-2010 - Product reformulation alone may not be sufficient to tackle obesity as American children’s top sources of energy provide little more than empty calories, researchers claim.

High trans-fat diet linked with overweight children: Study

01-Oct-2010 - Mothers who consume a diet high in trans-fats may be doubling the risk that their infants will have high levels of body fat, according to new research.

Processed red meat linked to metabolic syndrome: Study

30-Sep-2010 - Consumption of high levels of processed red meat is associated with higher risks of developing metabolic syndrome, according to new research.

Sugary sports drinks often mistaken as healthy: Study

29-Sep-2010 - Many children and parents mistakenly associate sugary sports drinks with a healthy lifestyle, claim researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UTHealth).

Soda tax may not curb obesity stats: Economists

27-Sep-2010 - The effects of imposing taxes on soft drinks to curb growing waistlines in the nation’s youth may be weaker than expected as kids turn to other sources of calories, says a new study.

Nutrition labels help with weight loss regardless of exercise

20-Sep-2010 - Developing the habit of reading nutritional information on food packages can significantly help with weight loss whether or not someone exercises, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.

Nearly everyone fails to meet Dietary Guidelines, suggests study

16-Sep-2010 - Nearly the entire US population fails to eat a diet in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to new research published in the Journal of Nutrition.