RD offers tips for finding credible nutrition news Diet and nutrition news can be confusing, so look at the author's credentials to determine whether the information is credible, read past headlines to see if the story is complete and look for peer review and funding sources for research studies, registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix writes. Diets that call for removing an entire food group or that offer quick fixes should raise a red flag, Taub-Dix writes, and, in most cases, no foods should be totally off limits. U.S. News & World Report/Eat + Run blog (8/1) | IOM committee offers plan to ensure anti-obesity efforts succeed A report from the IOM Committee on Evaluating Progress of Obesity Prevention Efforts says not all obesity policies and initiatives in the U.S. are certain to be effective. The committee proposed a National Obesity Evaluation Plan that calls for identifying evaluation efforts and incorporating them into national monitoring systems, adding data and infrastructure to fill gaps and help community obesity evaluation, and creating an online route for feedback to data users. Endocrine Today (8/2), HealthDay News (8/2) Other News | Drinking sugary beverages linked to more weight gain in preschoolers Two-year-olds who consumed sugary drinks regularly were more likely to have a higher body mass index over the next two years, and had a greater likelihood of being obese at age 5 than peers who did not drink these beverages, a study in the journal Pediatrics showed. Researchers tracked 9,600 children from birth to 5 years of age and found that about 9.3% of them were consuming at least one sugary drink a day at age 2. DailyRx.com (8/4), Reuters (8/5) Vitamin D supplements don't affect breast cancer rates, data suggest An Italian meta-analysis of nearly 6,500 people showed that those who took vitamin D-3 supplements were no less likely to develop breast cancer than the placebo group. Although the supplementation was not associated with lower breast cancer incidence, senior study author Antonio Giordano said research on the topic is not yet adequate enough to draw firm conclusions. The findings appear in the journal PLoS One. DailyRx.com (7/31) | Hot yoga may not provide added fitness benefits, experts say Hot yoga classes may not be harmful, but simply sweating more because the room is hot also may not offer additional fitness benefits compared with regular yoga, experts said. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found no differences in core temperature or heart rate among two dozen healthy study participants who did both regular and hot yoga classes. Reuters (8/5) Septuagenarians can still shoot hoops The National Senior Games were followed by National Public Radio, which tagged along with a women's basketball team competing in the 75-to-79-year-olds bracket. The pace is slow but competitive, and the players say they're convinced shooting hoops helps keep them healthy. "Everybody I know is dead, in my opinion, they're dead or in the wheelchair cause they won't move," says 79-year-old Edwina Dennis. National Public Radio (7/31) | | Institutional Foodservice | Colo. district to serve chicken, beef free of hormones, antibiotics Chicken and beef that is free of hormones and antibiotics will be on the menu in a Colorado school district when the school year begins. Boulder Valley Nutrition Services Director Ann Cooper said the decision was made partly in response to requests from parents, and the goal of serving the hormone- and antibiotic-free meat is to increase meal-service participation among students. Daily Camera (Boulder, Colo.) (8/2) | Four-cheese macaroni You'll never guess this luscious sauce and rich dish has half the fat and calories of regular versions. MyRecipes.com/Cooking Light |  | Consistently and carefully consuming a variety of complex carbs, lean protein and healthy fats promotes weight loss that lasts." | | | 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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