Groups debate state licensure laws for nutrition professionals The Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists says some state laws are so restrictive that only registered dietitians can get licenses, while the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says there is no monopoly on providing general nutrition information but that states recognize the need to license professionals offering complex advice, such as medical nutrition therapy. The Alliance for Natural Health USA is trying to overturn or amend nutrition-counseling laws in several states that it says limit consumer choice and competition. FoodNavigator (6/26) | RD reveals 7 diets that do not work for weight loss Seven diets that do not work for weight loss include the Paleo diet, which registered dietitian Mary Hartley says is almost impossible to replicate in modern times, and the gluten-free diet, which is not intended for people who want to shed some pounds. Hartley says there is no scientific data supporting diets by blood type, that "master cleanse" diets can slow metabolism and lead to binge eating, that the baby food diet is just silly, that the Dukan diet is too restrictive and that the raw-food plan is too difficult to stick with and has no evidence to support its health claims. ABC News (6/25) | Foods with high glycemic index may spur carb addiction Men who ate foods with a high glycemic index experienced an increase in blood glucose levels that was followed by a sharp, rapid decline after four hours, which triggered hunger signals and activated the brain region associated with addiction, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed. Researchers said the findings suggest that carbohydrate addiction may be a real condition and that reduced intake of foods with a high glycemic index may help reduce the risk of overeating in overweight and obese individuals. The Vancouver Sun (British Columbia)/Postmedia News (6/26) Experts ID social factors tied to higher diabetes rates Food-intake patterns, changes in exercise and environmental factors contribute to the increased rates of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a scientific statement on the website of Diabetes Care says. "A public health approach to alter the environments in which we live, learn, and work in order to enable healthy behavior and healthy lifestyles and, therefore, to promote health and prevent disease may hold promise for making further progress against these epidemics [obesity and type 2 diabetes]," researchers wrote. PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News (6/26) Other News | Water workouts are gentle but effective, experts say A water-aerobics workout is gentler on joints and effective for people with osteoarthritis, and swimming is good exercise for cardiovascular health, according to study data and fitness experts. Water fitness instructor Donna Lubrano says water aerobics is not just for the elderly or those with arthritis and can help anyone improve their flexibility and balance. MedicalDaily.com (6/25) | | Institutional Foodservice | Government to release nutrition rules on school snacks The U.S. government today is expected to release interim rules governing "competitive foods" in schools, which include food that is not part of standard school meals. The "Smart Snacks in Schools" standards will limit calories, fat, sugar and sodium. "It's great to be one step closer to getting junk food out of schools," said Margo Wootan of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. USA Today (6/27) Study: "ChooseMyPlate" may improve children's eating habits The U.S. Agriculture Department's ChooseMyPlate.gov program may have a positive effect on school-lunch programs and students' dietary patterns, according to a George Mason University study of elementary-school children in West Virginia. The program included student meetings on health and exercise habits, and study data showed that overweight children who participated reduced their waist circumference more than did children with normal BMI, while everyone ate healthier foods. ClinicalAdvisor.com (6/23) | Marinated Italian veggie salad This quick and easy salad is easy to make ahead for a picnic, party or just a weekend lunch. Fatfree Vegan Recipes |  | Despite many people's best efforts, they're unable to stick to a reduced-calorie diet over the long term." | | 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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