   | | | Healthy Start |  | | |  | - Longer life span, lower BMI are seen among vegetarians
Vegetarians and vegans had a longer life span, weighed less and had lower insulin resistance compared with those who eat meat, according to a study presented at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. The researchers also noted that pesco-vegetarians and semi-vegetarians showed "intermediate protection" from lifestyle diseases. EverydayHealth.com (10/11)       | Dietary Health | | | |  | - Frozen foods can be a healthy option, dietitians say
Frozen foods have gotten healthier as manufacturers respond to consumer dietary demands for low-calorie, organic, gluten-free or allergen-free options, dietitians say. Registered dietitian Laura Cipullo says dietitians need to recognize that frozen meals are a viable alternative to fresh foods and could help people control portions and choose less-processed options instead of eating fast food or take-out. Today's Dietitian (10/2012) - Nuts' healthy image is making a comeback, experts say
Nuts are good sources of protein in any meal, and people who were once wary of their fat and calorie count now are taking a more balanced approach to including them in their diet. Connie Diekman at Washington University in St. Louis says researchers also have a better understanding of how nuts affect health and diet. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (10/13) - Lifestyle changes boost good cholesterol in diabetes patients
Overweight and obese type 2 diabetes patients who underwent an intensive diet-and-exercise program showed a 12% increase in total adiponectin and a nearly 10% improvement in good-cholesterol levels compared with those who did not receive the lifestyle intervention, a study found. Patients in the lifestyle intervention group also attained significant improvements in adiposity, fitness, and blood glucose and fat levels, researchers noted. The results will appear in the Journal of Lipid Research. HealthDay News (10/11) - Study finds no link between B vitamins and colon cancer risk
A combination B-vitamin supplements that includes folic acid (B-9), B-6 and B-12 neither increased nor lowered a person's risk of colon cancer, according to a study of more than 5,400 older women involved in the Women's Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study. The findings appeared in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. HealthDay News (10/12) | Fitness | | | |  | - Study: Sprint intervals help burn calories in less time
Sprint-interval training for just 2.5 minutes helped participants burn up to 200 extra calories, a study presented at The Integrative Biology of Exercise VI meeting indicated. The results may not translate into weight loss, but short, intense workouts may help in maintaining a healthy weight, researchers said. Medical News Today (10/11) - Prolonged periods of sitting increase diabetes, mortality risk
A review of 18 studies found that sitting for long periods was associated with a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death, even when people exercised. Writing in the journal Diabetologia, researchers underscored the importance of lowering overall sitting hours and breaking up the time with standing or walking. BBC (10/14)  |  | Bloomberg Government is the one-stop, customizable source for knowing how government decisions impact your industry. No other service delivers expert policy analysis, unique data breakdowns, and proven editorial expertise - all in one place, all in real-time. Stay ahead of the issues, identify opportunities, and break through the clutter - saving you time and resources. Schedule a FREE DEMO now! |
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| Institutional Foodservice | | - Minneapolis school nutritionists: Students need time to adjust
School-nutrition professionals in the Minneapolis area urge patience as students get accustomed to eating the healthier foods being served this year. Although students at one middle school in Jordan, Minn., boycotted the lunchroom and student athletes complain about the portions, food-service directors report stable to improved participation at some schools. "This is a baby-step process. It is going to take years," said chef Marshall O'Brien, a consultant for area school districts. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (10/14) - Festive fall quinoa
This quinoa salad features sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. Mom Foodie  | These nutrient-rich foods can provide a good package of healthfulness in a very portable form."
--Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at Washington University, on nuts, as quoted by the Los Angeles Tines |
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