Study shows greater hypertension risk among U.S. children A study in the journal Hypertension revealed that the risk for high blood pressure in U.S. children aged 8 to 17 increased 27% over a 13-year period. Researchers also found children with bigger waist sizes were twice as likely as their slimmer counterparts to have hypertension, while black children had a 28% greater risk of high blood pressure compared with whites. Children who had the highest salt consumption were also 36% more likely than those who had the lowest intake to have hypertension, researchers said. HealthDay News (7/15) | RD gives tips on how to make a healthy smoothie Smoothies can be a healthy snack or even breakfast if they include protein, fiber and fat for satiety, but registered dietitian Molly Kimball cautions that added sugars should be kept to a minimum. She writes that a smoothie's base liquid should include fewer than 50 calories per cup, that protein options can be yogurt or tofu, and that heart-healthy fats can be nut butters or avocado. The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) (7/15) Chicago's Midway Airport offers healthy dining options Chicago Midway International Airport is doing its part to offer healthy eating options. Mac One, the hub's restaurant group, has earned certification for 10 of its restaurants by F.I.T. City/Chicago. The organization is a public-health initiative involving more than 150 local and national organizations. The restaurants have also received a "Healthy Fare for Kids" certification. PAX International (7/11) Other News | Experts discover mechanism behind obesity gene People with a variation of the obesity-related FTO gene had higher levels of the hunger-inducing hormone ghrelin and showed greater sensitivity to the chemical, a study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation indicated. The results may lead to the development of new ways to fight obesity, researchers said. Reuters (7/15) Milk prevents tooth decay from sugary foods A recent study at University of Illinois in Chicago reveals that milk can protect tooth enamel when consumed with sugary foods, canceling out the effect sugar can have on plaque. Milk beat out water and juice in the study, neutralizing acid in the mouth left by sugary foods and adding the benefit of calcium for strengthening teeth. The Daily Mail (London) (7/12)
| | Institutional Foodservice | Report: Snack sales help N.Y. schools afford healthy lunches Schools in New York's Hudson Valley serve healthy foods at lunch but often sell pizza, nachos and fries as snacks to raise revenue. New federal nutrition regulations have raised food costs and school officials say they are losing money. "It's sad we have to do this," said Walter Robinson of Millbrook schools. "I would love to be able to make ends meet or make budget by just selling healthy lunches." Poughkeepsie Journal (N.Y.) (7/15) | Salad Nicoise, remade This classic salad is chock-full of veggies -- including sweet potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber and artichokes -- and topped with a lightened-up dressing. The Well-Fed Heart |  | The pathway from increased sodium intake to elevated blood pressure to rising incidence of stroke is cause for both concern and corrective action." -- Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, as quoted by HealthDay News | | 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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