This page contains the full list of articles and documents from the Disabled World Nutrition: General Information category. Though some documents may have since been updated, or revised, they are still listed by their original publish date, with the most recent documents first.
| 2018-03-01 : FDA Effort to Advance Implementation of New Consumer Nutrition Facts Label for Foods : Statement from U.S. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new efforts to advance implementation of new consumer Nutrition Facts label for foods. |
| 2017-09-21 : Protein 3 Times Daily May Make Seniors Stronger : Study revealed spreading protein equally among three daily meals could be linked to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly. |
| 2017-08-08 : $16.8 Million to Help SNAP Participants Purchase Healthy Foods : 32 grants totaling $16.8 million to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. |
| 2016-05-12 : 2016 American Food and Health Survey Results : Results reveal food dialogue has gained momentum, with factors including health status, gender, income, education, and age influencing the food we eat. |
| 2016-04-19 : Clinical Trial Shows Watercress Extract Detoxifies Carcinogens in Smokers : Watercress extract significantly inhibits activation of a tobacco derived carcinogen in cigarette smokers. |
| 2016-01-22 : Health Consequences of Malnutrition : Information regarding causes of hunger and malnutrition including; who is at risk, effects, and what can be done. |
| 2016-01-12 : The Humble Egg - Good for You or Not? : AHA guidelines allow an egg per day for healthy adults but still advise total daily cholesterol limit of 300 mg. |
| 2015-08-12 : Children with Picky or Fussy Eating Habits : Information and tips on getting children who are fussy or picky eaters to eat sufficient nutrition and food variety in their diets. |
| 2015-02-10 : Ellagic Acid May Slow Growth of Some Cancer Tumors : Research shows ellagic acid may slow the rate of growth of some cancer tumors caused by certain carcinogens. |
| 2015-01-21 : Health Benefits of Beet Juice for Muscles Report : Testing the ability of beet juice to enhance blood flow to exercising muscle groups. |
| 2015-01-20 : Making a Healthier Homemade Pizza : Homemade pizza can be less expensive while being healthier and better tasting. |
| 2014-10-31 : Fruit, Vegetables, Grains and Nuts Help Lower Stroke Risk : Physical activity, eating a healthy diet and managing your weight can help prevent high blood pressure and stroke. |
| 2014-10-30 : Health Benefits of Whole Grain Oats : Oats play an important role in improving satiety, diet quality and digestive, cardiovascular and general metabolic health. |
| 2014-10-15 : Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Safe or Not : Information regarding the safety aspects of sugar substitutes, commonly known as artificial sweeteners, that are chemically processed. |
| 2014-10-11 : Children Need Proper Nutrition at School and at Home : Information to ensure that appropriate nutritional food is on the table for children at home and school. |
| 2014-09-12 : How Much Does One Serving Size Equal : Examples of a serving size for the five main food groups we should consume each day. |
| 2014-05-29 : Malnutrition and Seniors: Ensuring the Elderly are Not Malnourished : Information relating to malnutrition in seniors including causes and tips on improving nutrition levels in the elderly. |
| 2014-04-08 : Diet Soda, Artificial Sweeteners and Your Health : Article looks at artificial sweeteners and whether diet soda consumption is healthier than drinking regular sodas. |
| 2014-02-18 : Foods and Moods - Future Thoughts May Impact Eating Habits : Study examines how thinking about the long-term can positively impact the food choices we make in both good and bad moods. |
| 2014-02-09 : What Causes Us to Feel Hungry : Study provides clue to the roots of hunger by creating a wiring diagram of complex brain circuits that regulate this intense motivational state. |
| 2013-12-29 : USDA MyPlate Guidelines - What Does a Healthy Meal Look Like : MyPlate was created in 2011 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help American consumers put the Dietary Guidelines into practice. |
| 2013-11-19 : Quality of Protein Consumed Matters : Not all proteins are created equal and Protein Quality It Matters educational session will highlight advantages of whey protein over other protein types in terms of functionality, flavor and nutrition. |
| 2013-04-23 : Impact of Fiber on Health Indices : The health benefits of fiber are relatively well known yet average fiber intake around the world continues to be inadequate. |
| 2012-06-20 : Assessing the Benefits of Specific Nutritional Supplements : Assesses current state of science on health benefits associated with select nutritional supplements throughout all age groups lifestyles and life stages. |
| 2012-03-16 : How Chaga Can Help In The Fight Against Cancer : Much research has been conducted on ability of Chaga to fight cancer and numerous studies and experiments have proved its effectiveness. |
| 2012-01-11 : Eating More Dietary Fiber Decreases Risk of Disease : It is best to increase fiber intake gradually and to spread high fiber foods out throughout the day at meals and snacks. |
| 2011-11-22 : Health Impact of Poor Eating Choices : Too much fast food poor meal choices and bad eating habits are causing people to become overweight or obese. |
| 2011-08-30 : Eating Chocolate Is Good for the Heart : Study finds eating chocolate has positive influence on human health including heart disease due to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. |
| 2011-07-30 : Fast Food Customers Cut Calories After Food Labeling System Introduction : 1 in 6 fast-food customers cut calories after US food labeling system introduction. |
| 2011-05-26 : Adding Poultry to the Breakfast Menu : Consumers indicate that opportunities still exist for new poultry applications particularly at breakfast. |
| 2011-05-03 : U.S. Immigrant Groups Eating American Junk Food to Fit In : Members of U.S. immigrant groups choose typical American dishes as a way to show that they belong. |
| 2011-04-25 : Health Effects of Wine and Sea Salt : Most Americans believe drinking wine is good for your heart but are unaware of recommended alcohol limits. |
| 2011-04-17 : Pink Slime: Ammonia Infused Hamburger Additive : Pink Slime is an ammonia-infused additive that the US federal government has approved to be mixed in with ground beef to make real beef stretch further. |
| 2011-04-16 : Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution LA : Jamie Oliver comes to LA to try to convince Americans that what they have been feeding their kids in schools and at home is killing them. |
| 2011-04-16 : Cutting Sugar from Your Diet : Typical American diet emphasizing refined carbohydrates and simple sugars has led to todays obesity epidemic in America. |
| 2011-04-01 : Health Benefits of Maple Syrup : Researchers have now identified 54 compounds in maple syrup from Canada many with antioxidant activity and potential health benefits. |
| 2011-03-31 : Have Your Candy and Eat It Too : Candy and chocolate lovers tend to weigh less have lower bmi and waist circumferences and have decreased levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. |
| 2011-03-30 : Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Season 2 : Jamie Olivers Food Revolution Los Angeles is Back for Seconds with the Season 2 Premiere April 12. |
| 2011-03-02 : Fighting Cancer with Turmeric at Indian Restaurants : Turmeric belonging to the ginger family is the main ingredient in curries and ancient wisdom suggests that it is good for your health. |
| 2011-02-26 : Eat Right With Color - National Nutrition Month : Improving your diet and lead a more fit and healthy lifestyle by eating right with color. |
| 2011-02-20 : Food Calorie Labeling has No Effect on Purchases : Challenges idea that calorie labeling has effect on purchasing behavior of teenagers or what parents purchase for their children. |
| 2011-02-18 : Lithium from Water and Vegetables Fountain of Youth : Lithium is one of many nutritional trace elements and is ingested mainly through vegetables and drinking water. |
| 2011-02-09 : Diet Drinks May Raise Odds of Vascular Events : Even if you drink diet soda you could still have a much higher risk of vascular events compared to those who do not drink soda. |
| 2011-02-08 : Lower Cholesterol Level in Eggs : New study shows large eggs are 14 percent lower in cholesterol and 64 percent higher in vitamin D. |
| 2011-02-08 : Calorie Labels on Front of Beverages : American leading non-alcoholic beverage companies bring the Clear on Calories initiative to stores. |
| 2011-01-31 : Eating Seafood - Especially During Pregnancy - Dietary Guidelines : Seafood has gotten lost in the American diet and we are missing out on meaningful health benefits that omega-3 in seafood provides. |
| 2011-01-27 : Eating Badly Can Cause Depression : Ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffering depression. |
| 2011-01-20 : Making Healthy Food and Healthier Food More Affordable - Walmart : Making healthier choices more affordable saving customers approximately $1 billion per year on fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| 2011-01-11 : 90% of Americans Fall Short of Key Nutrients They Need - Milk Mustache Campaign Pour One More : Many Americans are overweight and undernourished concludes a new study called What America is Missing. |
| 2010-11-07 : Reducing Calorie in Restaurant Foods : Restaurants could play an important role in helping to reduce the growing obesity epidemic by serving reduced calorie meals. |
| 2010-11-03 : The Harmful Effects of Sugar : Understanding the differences between sugars and their effects on the human body. |
| 2010-10-24 : Major Nutrition Labelling Initiative - Canada : Launch of Nutrition Facts Education Campaign to help Canadians make informed food choices. |
| 2010-06-09 : List of Healthy Food You Should be Eating : A good healthy food list is a must for people seeking to improve their eating habits and start on a diet of good nutrition. |
| 2010-06-02 : Chili Pepper Ingredient Capsaicin Fights Obesity : New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat and helps prevent obesity. |
| 2010-05-17 : Pistachios May Keep the Cardiologist Away : Pistachios significantly lower total and LDL cholesterol levels in addition to triglycerides. |
| 2010-05-06 : Phytonutrients Associated with Bone Health - Americans Missing Out : Americans not meeting daily fruit and vegetable intake likely to fall short in common bone-building nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. |
| 2010-04-20 : Sodium Reduction Initiatives : Overwhelming evidence that we must treat sodium reduction as a critical public health priority. |
| 2010-04-18 : Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Huntington America : Jamie Oliver in Huntington America to start a food revolution by highlighting problems of unhealthy eating at home and in American schools. |
| 2010-04-16 : Calorie Restriction Slows Aging and Improves Health : Calorie restriction diet leads scientists to molecular pathways that slow aging and improve health. |
| 2010-04-07 : Canadian Families Want More Real Food : Canadians prefer to purchase products that support the real food system in Canada. |
| 2010-04-06 : Eggs for Breakfast Reduces Daily Calorie Consumption : Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day by 18 percent. |
| 2010-03-30 : Chocolate Reduces Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart Disease : Easter eggs may be good for you study shows chocolate reduces blood pressure and risk of heart disease. |
| 2010-03-29 : Calories on Menus - Health Care Bill : Historic health care bill gives calorie counts to Americans. |
| 2010-03-29 : Cutting Calories from Cakes and Frostings : Delicious new cakes and frostings may someday contain less fat and fewer calories. |
| 2010-03-24 : Curry and Spices May Delay Liver Damage : Curcumin in the Indian spice turmeric seems to delay liver damage that eventually causes cirrhosis. |
| 2010-03-22 : Ancient Cooking Techniques May Solve Obama's Healthcare Problem : Food we eat can make a major difference to our long-term health if we learn to eat properly. |
| 2010-03-21 : Maple Syrup Provides Beneficial Health Compounds : More than 20 compounds in maple syrup from Canada have been linked to human health. |
| 2010-03-08 : Nutrition Services for Seniors in Communities and at Home : Position of the American Dietetic Association, American Society for Nutrition. |
| 2010-03-04 : BeneVia Adult Nutrition Drink : Therapeutic nutritional fruit based beverage is the first advancement in adult nutrition in 20 years. |
| 2009-10-20 : Lose Weight and Lower Blood Pressure - Drink Vegetable Juice : Drinking V8 100% Vegetable Juice aided in dietary support for weight loss and lower blood pressure. |
| 2009-07-23 : Making Healthy Food Choices : Few Baby Boomers actually understand the health benefits of omega-3 fats. |
| 2009-04-20 : Breakfast Choices Impact Hunger and Calorie Consumption : Choosing eggs for breakfast can help adults manage hunger while reducing calorie consumption throughout the day. |
| 2009-02-22 : Food Groups for Good Nutrition : This diagram clearly outlines what the best foods are for you to eat and how much of them you should eat each day. |
| 2009-02-22 : Cancer Prevention Through Good Nutrition : By getting the antioxidants found in fresh fruits and vegetables and supplements I am aiding my immune system. |
| 2009-02-22 : Nutrition Issues and Dietary Problems Faced by Seniors : Food and nutrition guide and information for seniors and the elderly community members. |
| 2009-02-22 : Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables and Healthy Foods : Guidelines and strategies to help kids eat their fruit vegetables and other healthy foods. |
| 2009-02-17 : Protein in Eggs Contributes to Strength and Energy : Nutrition Today affirms that protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength sustained energy and promotes satiety. |