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04/25/12
CDC: Weight of the Nation May 7-9, 2012

On May 7-9, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, will host Weight of the Nation™, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Planning for the 2012 conference is being done by CDC with members of the planning committee.

Weight of the Nation™ is designed to provide a forum to highlight progress in the prevention and control of obesity through policy and...

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04/19/12
New Food Choices Free of Trans Fats Better Align U.S. Diets With Health Recommendations

The trans fats content of new food products shows a marked decline from 2005 to 2010, along with an increase in the use of “no trans fats” claims on product packages, according to a report by the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the US Department of Agriculture. 

The study also found that only a small minority of foods that contain no trans fats make such claims even though the use of a “no trans fats” claim is associated...

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04/19/12
American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes Issue Joint Position Statement on Hyperglycemia Treatment

After several years of planning, discussion and review, new guidelines for managing elevated blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, developed jointly by the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), are being published concurrently in the Association's journal, April 19 online edition of...

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04/10/12
Croutons Deliver a “Devilish” Twist on Spring Chicken

We all love chicken – in fact, Americans buy more chicken than any other food for the center of the plate.  So if you’re looking to add a new twist to a tried and true favorite, look no further than our “Deviled Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Bacon Dressing.”

At only 250 calories and 15 grams of fat per serving, it is rich in flavor, without the guilt.  The “secret” ingredient is the seasoned croutons, which are mixed with...

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04/05/12
ConAgra to FDA: There is ‘ample evidence’ to support qualified health claim on whole grains and type II diabetes

ConAgra Foods says there is “ample scientific evidence” to support a qualified health claim about whole grain consumption and a reduced risk of type II diabetes.

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05/15/12
HBO's Weight of the Nation: Shedding Light on Obesity

HBO’s Weight of the Nation is a great reminder of all the things we know about obesity and how incredibly hard it is to treat but that it is possible.  Research over the past 30 years has shown us that “diets” don’t work long term, and that obesity prevention is so much more effective than treatment.  It’s also clear that the best...

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