Here's a round up of some recent news stories on nutrition, health, wellness, exercise and all the rest. There's a lot out there! -
Control diabetes with good choices
Iowa City Press-Citizen - Check with your physician and/or health care provider for further information. Ron Hall is executive chef at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. His column on nutrition and healthy eating will appear on the fifth Monday of the month. Contact him via e-mail
Farmers hoping for status quo as Congress writes new farm bill
Baton Rouge Advocate - The bill is also the chief source of the Agriculture Department s conservation, rural housing and nutrition programs. Louisiana receives about $340 million a year, half in price-support payments. But farmers such as Fontenot view conservation
Web Extra: Get Fit, Feel Great, Play Better!
Golf For Women - It includes instruction with the LaBauves, play on the resort's 27-hole course, fitness training, nutrition advice and custom-clubfitting. First, a pro videotapes your swing then meets with Heller to view the tape and create a custom program for you
Fast-food transformation
Baltimore Sun - As obesity rates have risen, the fast-food industry has come under pressure from health and nutrition advocates, consumers and governments to change its menu offerings. Because McDonald's is the largest and best-known purveyor of burgers and fries
Accent on Health
Lafayette Journal and Courier - Accent on Health Your guide to health, fitness, nutrition, medicine and more Stay connected to health conscious adults with "Accent on Health", a new magazine by the Journal and Courier. "Accent on
Pueblo Health Expo
Hispania News - The New Year is bringing a new event to the Pueblo community! It is the first event of this magnitude with emphasis in health, nutrition, fitness, recreation, safety and overall well being, being presented to the residents of the Pueblo area. The
Jackie Longmire, face of Whole Foods
Louisville Courier-Journal - Retail and nutrition: "I studied home economics. I was a homemaker for 15 years. I've worked in retail most of my life." Charity coordinator: "We give to the homeless shelters and Dare to Care and Kentucky Harvest. My part in that would
Experts Available to Discuss FDA Approves Claims for Supplement
Forbes - Yatcilla held R&D positions at Cyvex Nutrition, Shaklee Corporation and, most recently, at Herbalife International (HLF) where he served as Director of Product Development. Phase 2 is an ingredient in weight control supplements, including Natrol Carb
Nutrition, 2031: Dark Chocolate and Functional Foods
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Agricultural Services
Southern Standard - The 4-H organization teaches youth life skills through 40 projects including citizenship, dairy, food and nutrition, personal development, public speaking and more. Youth compete in individual and group competitions to learn organizational skills
Is Organic Food Really a Better Buy?
ABC News - Most people come into the organic marketplace and the key motivating factors are health and nutrition. That's the message that is really getting out to consumers," said Sam Fromartz, author of "Organic Inc." about the growth of the organic foods
