Dietitian offers tips to get children to eat more veggies Making vegetables part of each meal and snack can encourage children to eat more of them, but hiding veggies in recipes is not a long-term solution, registered dietitian Natalia Stasenko writes. Since children may find some vegetables have a bitter taste, Stasenko writes that it's OK to serve a flavorful dip or add a little sugar, salt or cheese because the nutrition benefits outweigh the splurge. Food & Nutrition Magazine (7/2013) | N.Y. appeals court upholds decision to block NYC soda ban A New York state appeals court upheld a lower court decision that New York City's ban on sales of sugar-sweetened beverages over 16 ounces in size is an illegal overreach of executive power that "violated the state principle of separation of powers." The city's corporation counsel, Michael Cardozo, said the city will appeal. Bloomberg (7/30), Reuters (7/30) Restaurants look for ways to cut calorie counts Restaurants reportedly are looking to cut back on calorie counts with reduced portion sizes and less calorie-heavy components such as sauces, cheeses and oil. Research indicates that nearly three-quarters of consumers want healthier options, although many do not choose lower-calorie menu items when they receive nutrition information. The Cheesecake Factory plans to reduce the calorie count of its Bistro Shrimp Pasta from 2,980 to 2,440 this fall, and Panera has reduced its Turkey Artichoke Panini from 1,100 to 780 calories. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/30) | Study: Cutting SNAP could lead to more hunger, chronic disease A study from the Health Impact Project found that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would end food-stamp benefits for about 5.1 million people, and the resulting combination of poverty and food shortages could increase rates of chronic disease. The study said increases in diabetes alone could raise health costs by about $15 billion over 10 years. "There is a large body of public health research which shows how food insecurity affects health," said project director Dr. Aaron Wernham. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/30) Study: Low socioeconomic status linked to childhood obesity A study of 5,000 Australian children ages 4 to 10 found that, based on body mass index, those from disadvantaged families had a higher risk of being overweight or obese than did their peers who came from wealthier families. While 3.4% of the most advantaged children were obese, 11.5% of the most disadvantaged were obese, according to the study, published in the journal PLoS One. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (7/31) Health claims are on the rise, study finds U.S. Agriculture Department researchers say 43.1% of food and drinks in 2010 were packaged with a health or nutrition claim, such as low-fat or gluten-free. "From 2001 to 2010, the percentage of sugar-related claims carried by new beverage products accounted for the biggest increase in [a health- and nutrition-related] claim carried by a single product category, from 25 to 45%," study author Stephen Martinez wrote. BakingBusiness.com (7/29) | | Institutional Foodservice | Fla. schools meet 100% threshold on federal lunch mandate All Florida school districts are in compliance with new federal school lunch guidelines, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. However, even as the state celebrates its accomplishment, questions remain over students' acceptance of the healthier fare and the cost of providing more nutritious meals. "We set out knowing that this is something that had to get done eventually," said Lakeisha Hood, assistant director of food, nutrition and wellness at FDACS. "We set goals, and knew we may not be able to reach them at certain points, but now it's clear that we've met them." The News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) (tiered subscription model) (7/29) Other News | Tomato and avocado salad This fresh, bright salad makes a great side for your next grilled dinner. Martha Stewart |  | Feel free to fortify meals with pureed and shredded vegetables, but make sure to always also serve vegetables in their natural form alongside the meal." | | | 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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