The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a 1 year moratorium on new fast food restaurants in some parts of the city to fight obesity.
Beverages were ranked by a Mexican Expert Committee. Here is the result (1 is best 6 is worst): 1: water; 2: skim or 1% milk, 3: coffee and tea without sugar; 4: non-caloric drinks; 5: fruit juices, whole milk and smoothies, 6: soft drinks.
79 toothless UK residents were investigated. Perceived chewing ability explained only 4% variance in F&V intake. Attitude, self-identity, and knowledge explained a further 20%. So other factors should also be addressed.
27.230 students reported physically activity, reduced calorie or fat diet, and TV viewing habits. Only 21-25% ate sufficient F&V. Being physically active was associated with sufficient F&V intake.
Polish researchers investigated 1222 adults smoking, ruit and vegetable intake, healthy weight, and sufficient physical activity status. And coorelated them to self-rated health.
Sunsets ovnfritter for fede
Jul 29
Når fastfoodkæden Sunset Boulevard har brugt slogans som »fedtfattig på den fede måde« og »fritter helt uden friture«er det vildledledning af forbrugerne, mener Fødevarestyrelsen.
The European Commission has launched a campaign to inform consumers of the benefits of organic food.
School Recess before Lunch
Jul 29
A few brave principals across the US are advocating recess before lunch. Kids eat more, waste less food, return to class calmer, behave better and as a result, instruction time is increased.
Simple playthings such as balls, jump ropes, hula hoops and riding toys do more for encouraging physical activity than swings, jungle gyms and other stationary or fixed playground equipment.
Developing school food that is delicious, healthful, served quickly — and really, really inexpensive
Jul 28
A new executive chef of the Los Angeles Unified School District is trying to reform school meals. California Food Policy Advocates seeks to improve access to nutritious and healthy food for low-income Californians.