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 | | - Study explains lower fruit and vegetable intake among men
A study in the journal Appetite found that men are less likely than women to think that fruit and vegetable intake is vital for health maintenance. Men are also less confident that they can eat healthier, particularly when at work or in front of the television. Researchers found that men are subject to greater peer pressure to eat fruits and vegetables compared with women, but they still consume less. MyHealthNewsDaily.com (8/24)        |  | Earn 2X rewards points on advertising costs with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  | | | Dietary Health |  | | |  | - Devices help dieters learn calorie needs, measure body fat
The University of Miami's Department of Wellness and Recreation uses devices to help people determine their caloric and exercise needs and develop diet plans. The Fitmate machine measures resting metabolic rate and the Bod Pod analyzes body composition to show the percentage of body fat.  The Miami Herald (free registration) (8/28) - Energy drinks are under scrutiny by N.Y. attorney general
New York state is investigating three companies that make energy drinks on suspicion that they are misleading consumers about how much caffeine the beverages contain and potential health risks. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued subpoenas to Monster Beverage, PepsiCo and Living Essentials, and will investigate whether the companies violated the law by promoting the drinks as dietary supplements instead of foods, which are more strictly regulated. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/28) |  | Nutrition Today - an official partner publication of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) - clears a pathway through today's maze of controversial nutrition information with authoritative, peer-reviewed articles by leading nutrition and health professionals. Subscribe today for only $55.99 plus s/h - use code WCK101ZZ. | | | - Omega-3s influence antioxidants, study says
A study in Nutrition & Metabolism suggests that omega-3 fatty acids not only increase the presence of antioxidative enzymes but also suppress production of pro-oxidative enzymes. "Long-chain omega-3s do have positive, and likely protective, effects on health at the cellular (or tissue) level," said registered dietitian Gretchen Vannice, who was not involved in the study. NutraIngredients (8/24) - Stroller Strides is more than just a walk in the park
New mothers in the Stroller Strides program in Las Vegas make the most of the one-hour class, which includes stops along the walk route for strength training and toning exercises. The classes also help women fight postpartum depression and create social networks in the community, founder Jessica Peralta says. Las Vegas Review-Journal (8/28) | Institutional Foodservice | | - Small Wis. hospital makes big plans for nutrition, wellness
The University of Wisconsin Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center has only 50 beds but it has a big emphasis on nutrition with an 11,000-square-foot garden, a farmers market and executive chef Justin Johnson, who says he plans to cook from scratch using locally grown ingredients. Johnson says he sees the hospital as promoting community wellness, and plans call for opening a bistro and a demonstration kitchen to help teach patients how to cook healthy meals. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (tiered subscription model) (8/28) - Program that puts chefs in schools to continue in NYC
Officials in New York City have reached an agreement that will preserve a program that helps to place professional chefs in schools. The program, Wellness in the Schools, was to be eliminated, officials said, because of concerns that it did not meet federal standards for school meals. The nonprofit organization, which has been working with 30 schools, now expects to continue its work this school year. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/27) - Farm-to-school movement grows in Ohio
More schools in Ohio are serving produce from farms to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for students and help cut costs. A 2009 survey found that 37.5% of school food-service directors reported participation in a farm-to-school program, and 93% said they would buy local if they had better access. The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) (8/28) - Slim potato casserole
Forget the condensed soup, skip the butter and nix the sour cream. This potato casserole is a healthier version that features Greek yogurt. The Spotted Lamb  | If you have to cheat on your diet, just practice sensible portion control."
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