Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols
Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-01-30

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0309218233

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During the past decade, tremendous growth has occurred in the use of nutrition symbols and rating systems designed to summarize key nutritional aspects and characteristics of food products. These symbols and the systems that underlie them have become known as front-of-package (FOP) nutrition rating systems and symbols, even though the symbols themselves can be found anywhere on the front of a food package or on a retail shelf tag. Though not regulated and inconsistent in format, content, and criteria, FOP systems and symbols have the potential to provide useful guidance to consumers as well as maximize effectiveness. As a result, Congress directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to undertake a study with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to examine and provide recommendations regarding FOP nutrition rating systems and symbols. The study was completed in two phases. Phase I focused primarily on the nutrition criteria underlying FOP systems. Phase II builds on the results of Phase I while focusing on aspects related to consumer understanding and behavior related to the development of a standardized FOP system. Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols focuses on Phase II of the study. The report addresses the potential benefits of a single, standardized front-label food guidance system regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, assesses which icons are most effective with consumer audiences, and considers the systems/icons that best promote health and how to maximize their use.

The Normal Diet
The Normal Diet

Author: Dr. Glenn A. Clearie

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2024-05-15

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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Whatever ails you, know that the answer is food--real food. The issue is not that we do not have access to God-made nourishment because we do. If we are being honest with ourselves, the real issue is we simply do not do what we should be. The price we pay is ever-declining vigor and vitality and, ultimately, our lives. It doesn't need to be this way. Inside these pages, Dr. Clearie entertainingly discusses normal human nature and the impact that has on the foundation of what provides true bodily health--our diet. The Normal Diet leans into various health discussions and does so in a loving and understanding way that only Dr. Clearie can colorfully and professionally deliver. The Normal Diet will leave you better than where it found you. Candid? Yes. Entertaining? Of course. As a normal human being also consuming a normal diet, the good doctor lays out a gentle path to follow and journeys with you throughout. This book is recommended for everyone who keeps circling back to the beginning and is sick and tired of being sick and tired physically, mentally, and spiritually. You will not be disappointed! May you never be the same.

Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-12-16

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 030946482X

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What foods should Americans eat to promote their health, and in what amounts? What is the scientific evidence that supports specific recommendations for dietary intake to reduce the risk of multifactorial chronic disease? These questions are critically important because dietary intake has been recognized to have a role as a key determinant of health. As the primary federal source of consistent, evidence-based information on dietary practices for optimal nutrition, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have the promise to empower Americans to make informed decisions about what and how much they eat to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The adoption and widespread translation of the DGA requires that they be universally viewed as valid, evidence-based, and free of bias and conflicts of interest to the extent possible. However, this has not routinely been the case. A first short report meant to inform the 2020 review cycle explored how the advisory committee selection process can be improved to provide more transparency, eliminate bias, and include committee members with a range of viewpoints. This second and final report recommends changes to the DGA process to reduce and manage sources of bias and conflicts of interest, improve timely opportunities for engagement by all interested parties, enhance transparency, and strengthen the science base of the process.

Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age
Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-11-29

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0309158834

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Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

Author: Walter Willett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1501164775

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In this national bestseller based on Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health research, Dr. Willett explains why the USDA guidelines--the famous food pyramid--are not only wrong but also dangerous.

Eat to Live
Eat to Live

Author: Joel Fuhrman

Publisher: Little, Brown Spark

Published: 2011-01-05

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0316183202

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Hailed a "medical breakthrough" by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Eat to Live offers a highly effective, scientifically proven way to lose weight quickly. The key to Dr. Joel Fuhrman's revolutionary six-week plan is simple: health = nutrients / calories. When the ratio of nutrients to calories in the food you eat is high, you lose weight. The more nutrient-dense food you eat, the less you crave fat, sweets, and high-caloric foods. Eat to Live has been revised to include inspiring success stories from people who have used the program to lose shockingly large amounts of weight and recover from life-threatening illnesses; Dr. Fuhrman's nutrient density index; up-to-date scientific research supporting the principles behind Dr. Fuhrman's plan; new recipes and meal ideas; and much more. This easy-to-follow, nutritionally sound diet can help anyone shed pounds quickly-and keep them off. "Dr. Furhman's formula is simple, safe, and solid." --Body and Soul

The South Beach Diet Cookbook
The South Beach Diet Cookbook

Author: Arthur Agatston

Publisher: Rodale

Published: 2004-04-13

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1579549578

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A companion to "The South Beach Diet" presents more than two hundred recipes that demonstrate how to eat healthfully without compromising taste, outlining the diet's basic philosophies and sharing personal success stories.

Intuitive Eating, 2nd Edition
Intuitive Eating, 2nd Edition

Author: Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D.

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1429909692

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We've all been there-angry with ourselves for overeating, for our lack of willpower, for failing at yet another diet that was supposed to be the last one. But the problem is not you, it's that dieting, with its emphasis on rules and regulations, has stopped you from listening to your body. Written by two prominent nutritionists, Intuitive Eating focuses on nurturing your body rather than starving it, encourages natural weight loss, and helps you find the weight you were meant to be. Learn: *How to reject diet mentality forever *How our three Eating Personalities define our eating difficulties *How to feel your feelings without using food *How to honor hunger and feel fullness *How to follow the ten principles of Intuitive Eating, step-by-step *How to achieve a new and safe relationship with food and, ultimately, your body With much more compassionate, thoughtful advice on satisfying, healthy living, this newly revised edition also includes a chapter on how the Intuitive Eating philosophy can be a safe and effective model on the path to recovery from an eating disorder.

Diet Evaluation
Diet Evaluation

Author: G. Richard Jansen

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1483218457

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Diet Evaluation: A Guide to Planning a Healthy Diet provides knowledge about diet and health along with an accurate and convenient way to assess the nutritional adequacy of individual and family diets. The book discusses health promotion and disease prevention; the prevalence, risk factors, and major complications of coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer, and osteoporosis. The text also provides dietary recommendations; diet guide nutrient nutri-unit tables; and menu items with maximum quantities of nutrients. Dieticians, nutritionists, and people concerned with their health and fitness will find the book useful.