Tag: University
Americas: Food claims do not indicate nutritional levels well, research finds
A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that simply making a low-content food claim on the label...
Americas: Eating whole grains improves gut microbiota, research finds
In a clinical trial, adults who consumed a diet rich in whole grains rather than refined grains had modest improvements in healthy gut microbiota...
Asia Pacific: DSM, Singapore university to train food technologists
Royal DSM has signed an agreement with local autonomous university Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to develop commercial and scientific opportunities for undergraduate students...
Americas: Whole grains found to increase metabolism, calorie loss
A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and...
Americas: Sugar concerns in larger sized coffee drinks
Starbucks recently announced in the US the 31-ounce drink Trenta, which joins the ranks of other energy drinks that can pack plenty of caffeine...
Americas: Nutrition found better as a medical treatment
HIV-positive people who received healthy food and snacks for six months were more likely to adhere to their medication regimens, and they, as well...
Americas: Foodservice menu for children remain unhealthy, researchers find
US chain restaurants participating in a National Restaurant Association initiative to improve the nutritional quality of their children’s menus have made no significant changes...
Americas: Government-support salt reduction drives are effective, finds report
A new global study projects that a government-supported policy to reduce salt consumption would be highly cost-effective across the world.
Based on costs and...
Europe: Consumers want sustainable, climate-friendly ingredients, study shows
The global population continues to grow, the middle class is expanding, and ever more people are moving from rural to urban areas.
On account...
Americas: Researchers develop glue from mussels, corn
A new type of adhesive that combines the bonding chemistry of shellfish with a bio-based polymer has been shown to perform as well as...