Diet pills' potential questioned after Qsymia's miniscule sales The very small sales of Vivus' prescription weight-loss drug Qsymia since it came to market last year highlights questions over the potential role that prescription drugs can play against obesity, Andrew Pollack writes. Aside from its unique problems, Qsymia also faces obstacles that other weight-loss treatments are likely to have, including safety issues, modest weight loss, lack of insurance reimbursement, plus a feeling among obese people and doctors that more willpower is the best weapon against excess weight, he writes. The drug is also affected by the problematic history of weight-loss treatments, their lack of coverage under Part D and the lack of resources, he writes. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/1)
| Nutritionists name picks for top kitchen gadgets Oil misters, mandoline slicers, waffle-makers and cherry pitters are among the gadgets dietitians recommend to help make food preparation easier and faster, while contributing to a healthier diet. Registered dietitian Ilaria St. Florian says using color-coded cutting boards to separate meats from produce, grains and dairy can help avoid cross-contamination. The Huffington Post (7/1) | Diet high in red meat may up mortality risk in colon cancer patients Colon cancer patients who ate at least four servings each week of red or processed meats before and after their diagnosis had a 79% higher risk of dying from their condition compared with patients who consistently consumed less meat, according to a study published on the website of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Patients who consumed the most red and processed meat before their diagnosis faced a 29% greater risk of death from any cause, including heart disease or stroke, researchers found. The study did not confirm a cause-and-effect relationship but instead suggests the benefits of an overall healthful diet, researchers said. HealthDay News (7/1) Fat intake while pregnant may affect autism risk U.S. researchers surveyed about 18,000 mothers and found that those who ate foods rich in linoleic acid had a 34% lower risk of having a child with autism. The study in the Journal of American Epidemiology also showed that low prenatal intake of omega-3 fatty acids was associated with a 53% higher chance of having a child with autism. MedicalDaily.com (7/2) | Children get more exercise playing active video games Playing active video games resulted in more minutes spent being physically active each day and less sedentary time among children compared with the use of traditional game consoles, Australian researchers reported in the journal BMJ Open. Without access to video games, children participated in about 3.8 minutes more of moderate to vigorous activity than did peers with traditional video games at home. DailyRx.com (7/1) | | Institutional Foodservice | College students want more flavor, less meat In surveys of students on four West Coast and Midwestern college campuses, CCD Innovation found increased interest in flavorful, nutritious food, including more meat-free options. "I have been introduced to a lot more vegetables and meatless dishes because my roommate is vegetarian and wants me to try her foods," one student said. Supermarket News (free registration) (7/1) | Festive Fourth ideas Need some inspiration for your July Fourth celebration? Check out these fun, festive foods from Epicurious. | SmartBrief will not publish Thursday In observance of Independence Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Thursday. Publication will resume Friday. |  | Gen Y's are coming out of college and are going to continue to seek the foods that meet their needs as busy flavor-craving people with an understanding of nutrition." | | 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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