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Children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI: StudyEight-year-old children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI than those who seldom drink milk. This is not the case for children who often drink medium-fat or low-fat milk. This is one conclusion of a thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. 3 Nov 2009 14:18 Charity begins at home with Unilever, Team SA
Nutrition Week runs in OctoberExecutive chef Reuben Riffel plans to visit two Western Cape schools during October 2009, to prove that nutritious low cost meals can be imaginative and tasty too. The Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), in partnership with Pick ‘n Pay, have invited Riffel and some of his colleagues to visit the schools on 7 and 8 October as part of National Nutrition Week which runs from 9 until 13 October. 2 Oct 2009 07:43 Vitamin C deficiency may impair mental development in newborn babiesNew research at LIFE - Faculty of Life Sciences at University of Copenhagen shows that Vitamin C deficiency may impair the mental development of new-born babies. 3 Sep 2009 08:08 Rooibos helps fight allergiesRooibos can help fight allergies by boosting the production of Cytochrome P450, an important enzyme that helps to metabolise allergens. Japanese researchers at Showa University have found that when Rooibos is consumed regularly as a beverage, it helps to improve allergy status as a result of the increased levels of this enzyme in the body. 26 Aug 2009 13:49 Increased expenditure on tobacco products leads to poorer nutrition for childrenA new study finds that smokers in rural Indonesia finance their habit by dipping into the family food budget-which ultimately results in poorer nutrition for their children. The findings suggest that the costs of smoking in the developing world go well beyond the immediate health risks, according to authors Steven Block and Patrick Webb of Tufts University. The study is published in the October issue of Economic Development and Cultural Change. 25 Aug 2009 07:19 Wheat-free diet reduces the incidence of diabetesScientists at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa have discovered what may be an important clue to the cause of type 1 diabetes. Dr. Fraser Scott and his team tested 42 people with type 1 diabetes and found that nearly half had an abnormal immune response to wheat proteins. The study is published in the August 2009 issue of the journal Diabetes. 21 Aug 2009 11:11 Mediterranean-type diet and exercise lowers Alzheimer's riskBoth being more physically active and adhering to a Mediterranean-type diet appears to be associated with reduced Alzheimer's risk, according to a new report in the August 12, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). 18 Aug 2009 10:37 No evidence for superior nutritional content of organic produceThere is no evidence that organically produced foods are nutritionally superior to conventionally produced foodstuffs, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 30 Jul 2009 07:53 Calcium-rich dairy may prolong lifePARIS: Shunned by many as a source of artery-clogging cholesterol, calcium-rich dairy products consumed in childhood may in some cases add years to one's life, reported a study released Tuesday, 28 July 2009. 28 Jul 2009 11:44 Recession burnout as stressed-out UK workers shun exercise and healthy eatingThe economic downturn is having a detrimental effect on the health, fitness and wellbeing of the nation, according to a new survey released today by Cancer Research UK to launch its Run 10k series. 22 Jul 2009 07:27 Vegetarian diet leads to lower bone densityEven though there has been for some time concern on the part of experts that a vegetarian diet may have negative impact on bone health, until now that opinion has largely been based on anecdotal evidence and a range of contradictory findings which have often relied on studies which experts say are too small to be biologically relevant. 6 Jul 2009 07:20 Brits embracing the digestive health movementThe successful marketing of probiotic yogurt products such as Activia and Yakult means that UK consumers are more aware of the importance of digestive health issues than ever before. Terms such as lactobacillus casei immunitas and lactobacillus casei shirota, which at one time would have mystified consumers, are now becoming more widely understood. 26 Jun 2009 12:12 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Food supplementation and prevention of morbidity and mortality in children in Niger 21 Jan 2009 11:09 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather   Other industry news
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On Wednesday 28 October 2009, 350 underprivileged children from the Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF) Wings of Hope School were treated to an afternoon complete with lunch, a cupcake making lesson and a special talk on what it means to be a chef. It was given by members of the South African National Culinary Team (Team SA) as part of a charity drive initiated by Unilever Foodsolutions. 
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