“Fitness” foods may cause people to eat more, exercise less
“Fitness” foods may cause people to eat more, exercise less Weight-conscious consumers are often drawn to foods such as energy bars and Wheaties, whose…
Health Canada proposes new nutrition labels; new DV for total sugar deemed unhelpful
Health Canada proposes new nutrition labels; new DV for total sugar deemed unhelpful Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Health, unveiled proposed changes…
Bill to put warning label on sugary drinks advances in California
Bill to put warning label on sugary drinks advances in California A measure to require sugary soft drinks to carry labels warning of obesity, diabetes and…
Few people read restaurant calorie information
Few people read restaurant calorie information More fast food and chain restaurants are posting calorie counts on their menus, but a new study suggests only…
Reading food labels help shoppers stay thin
Reading food labels help shoppers stay thin Shoppers, particularly women, who take the time to read food labels are thinner than those who don't. These…
Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians
Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians It's a well-known fact that excessive sodium consumption is linked to high blood pressure,…
Check labels for phosphorus additives in fresh meat
Check labels for phosphorus additives in fresh meat Food companies often "enhance" fresh meat and poultry products with the minerals…
Ontario's doctors call for calorie counts on menus
Ontario's doctors call for calorie counts on menus In a move to fight obesity, Ontario's doctors are calling for calorie counts to be shown on chain…
Canada reveals tougher rules for organic food products
Canada reveals tougher rules for organic food products The federal government has unveiled new mandatory standards for organic foods along with enforcement…
PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels
PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels The Canadian division of PepsiCo announced yesterday it will voluntarily redesign the packaging on its beverages…