How do you know if your pet is eating a nutritious diet? What should you learn if you are considering a raw food diet for your pet? We speak to a local veterinarian and the owner of a health food store for pets.
Read more...The FDA faces serious constraints when it comes to regulating health claims. An official outlines the agency's strategy. Food and Drug Administration - Nutrition - FDA - Center for Science in the Public Interest - Nutrition facts label
Read more...One-third of all U.S. children are overweight or obese, and many kids are not getting the nutrition they need from their diet. As families increasingly rely on high-calorie convenience foods, diets suffer a lack of fresh whole grains, fruits and vegetables. As a result, children are "overfed" but undernourished. For instance, more than 86 percent of girls and 63 percent of boys ages 12 to 19 are ...
Read more...Overweight and moderately obese postmenopausal women using diets based on higher protein intake also need to be aware of potential bone loss, according to new research from Purdue University.
Read more...Maine employers are already coping with rising costs related to overweight and obese workers.
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