Children with autism may have higher levels of gluten antibodies A study in the journal PLoS One showed that children with autism had higher levels of gluten antibodies than did those without the condition, indicating a greater likelihood for immune and/or intestinal abnormalities. However, researchers emphasized that the findings do not suggest that a gluten-free diet has any benefit for children with autism. "By itself, the increased antibody response to gluten does not necessarily indicate sensitivity to gluten or any pathogenic [disease-causing] role for the antibodies," lead researcher Armin Alaedini said. DoctorsLounge.com/HealthDay News (6/21) | Exercise has positive effects on body fat, study finds Exercising regularly can cause the body to convert white fat into brown fat, which burns calories and could help prevent weight gain, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting. "Our results showed that exercise doesn't just have beneficial effects on muscle, it also affects fat," said researcher Kristin Stanford. Bloomberg (6/21) | | Institutional Foodservice | Hospitals use food to boost patient satisfaction New Medicare rules under the Affordable Care Act call for paying hospitals based partly on patient-satisfaction scores, a shift that's driving more hospitals to find their way to patients' hearts through their stomachs. A growing number are eschewing institutional food programs for anytime room service and chef-driven menus that also drive costs lower and cafeteria sales higher. USA Today/Kaiser Health News (6/23) Mass. district looks to draw more students to school meals Officials in a Massachusetts district have put plans to increase prices for school meals on hold while they focus on encouraging more students to eat school meals. Since new federal nutrition regulations took effect, officials say they have seen a decline in the number of meals served -- and an increase in wasted food. One strategy the district hopes will turn things around is to offer more nutrition education for students next year. The Daily News (Newburyport, Mass.) (6/21) Other News | Quinoa veggie burger This quinoa and bean burger is topped with a roasted red pepper relish to make a delicious meatless Monday option. Saveur |  | Stress is the root of a lot of unhealthy behaviors -- poor eating habits, emotional eating, alcohol consumption and too much caffeine, which can affect your sleep." | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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