Nutrition Perspectives Subject Index for January

SUBJECT INDEX FOR NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES
January through December 2000

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Adolescents

A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
Pediatricians Can Help Win Support for Student Diabetes Regimen Jan/Feb
A New Screening Tool for Eating Disorders    March/April
The American Academy of Pediatrics Promotes Good Nutrition in School   July/Aug
Keep Tabs on Female Athletes’ Menstrual Periods, Eating Habits Sept/Oct

Athletics/Exercise

Motivational Tips to Keep You Moving March/April
Getting Active, Staying Active March/April
Physical Activity Reduces Stroke Risk In Women July/Aug
Coffee and Cola—The Good News and the Bad News Sept/Oct

Antioxidants/Phytochemicals

DRIs for Dietary Antioxidants Released May/June
What Consumers Need to Know about Vitamin E Nov/Dec

Biotechnology/Food Science

Genetically Engineered Food Labeling March/April

Keep Tabs on Female Athletes’ Menstrual Periods, Eating Habits Sept/Oct

Campus News/UC News

UC Davis Health System: Current Research on Nutriceuticals    May/June
Judith Stern Elected to Committee of Experts        Sept/Oct
Center for Weight and Health Conference on Childhood Obesity         Nov/Dec

Cardiovascular Disease

More Evidence About Calcium-Rich Dairy and High Blood Pressure March/April 6Fiber Intake and Coronary Heart Disease in Women March/April
Treating Hypertension in the Patient with Type 2 Diabetes May/June
Blood Pressure-Lowering DASH Diet Also Reduces Homocysteine July/Aug
Hormone Replacement Therapy’s Benefit for Coronary Heart Disease
Benefits of Diet and Lifestyle Modification July/Aug
The FDA Authorizes New Coronary Heart Disease Health Claims for Plant Sterols and Plant Stanol Esters July/Aug
Diet Influences Homocysteine Levels Sept/Oct
NHLBI Launches 10-Year Study On Early Detection of Heart Disease Sept/Oct
What Consumers Need to Know about Vitamin E Nov/Dec

Children

Pediatricians Can Help Win Support for Student Diabetes Regimen Jan/Feb
Nutrition Savvy: Mom’s Nutrition Knowledge Impacts Nutrition Quality of Preschoolers March/April
Tips for Children’s Serving Sizes from the Food Guide Pyramid March/April
Nutritionists Use New Training Kit to Educate Health Care Workers on Research Findings and Prevention Strategies for Pediatric Obesity March/April
Food Safety for Kids and Educators March/April
Malnutrition among the World’s Children May/June
The USDA Unveils New Nutrition Mascot for Children July/Aug
The American Academy of Pediatrics Promotes Good Nutrition in School July/Aug
Resurgence of Rickets Prompts New Advice On Vitamin D Sept/Oct
Finger-Food Safety Sept/Oct

Consumer Information

The Dangers of DHEA Jan/Feb

State Health Director Warns Consumers about Prescription Drugs in Herbal Products Jan/Feb

Consumer Attitudes towards Functional Foods Jan/Feb

Treatment for Patients with Elevated Cholesterol Sept/Oct

Finger-Food Safety Sept/Oct

Diet Guidelines/Food Guide Pyramid

California Nutrition Council Responds to Accusations by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Jan/Feb

Support for New Dietary Guidelines Which Implement Nutrition Recommendations March/April

Bright Futures Nutrition Guidelines Released March/April

Tips for Children’s Serving Sizes from the Food Guide Pyramid March/April

Dietary Guidelines 2000 for Americans Released May/June

Uncle Sam Wants You – To Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Change in Federal Dietary Guidelines Addresses Deficit in the American Diet May/June

Q and A’s on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000 May/June

DRIs

Should Recommended Intake levels of Vitamin C Be Increased? March/April
DRIs for Dietary Antioxidants Released May/June
Dietary Reference Intakes: Applications in Dietary Assessment July/Aug

Drugs

        Risk of Drug Interactions with St. John's Wort and Indinavir and Other Drugs March/April
        Treatment for Patients with Elevated Cholesterol Sept/Oct
        New Drug—Weighing In On Diet Choices Sept/Oct

E

Eating Disorders

A New Screening Tool for Eating Disorders March/April

Employment Opportunities

Job Announcements Sept/Oct

Fat/Cholesterol

Fiber Intake and Coronary Heart Disease In Women March/April
Labeling of Trans Fatty Acids Proposed March/April

Fiber

Fiber Intake and Coronary Heart Disease In Women March/April
Does Fiber Help Prevent Cancer? Sept/Oct

Food Safety

    New Egg Safety Plan Jan/Feb
    Contaminants in Milk March/April
    Food Safety for Kids and Educators March/April

Functional Foods/Neutriceuticals

    Consumer Attitudes towards Functional Foods Jan/Feb
    ‘Nutraceutical’ Bill Introduced March/April
    UC Davis Health System: Current Research on Nutriceuticals May/June
    Tomatoes and Prostate Cancer May/June
    Phytochemical Watch—Resveratrol Helps Prevent Cancer, Heart Disease Nov/Dec

Gardening

New Agriculture and Natural Resources Catalog Is a Rich Resource for Farmers, Gardeners, and Nutritionists May/June
Nutrition to Grow On Sept/Oct

Government Programs

    Medicare Coverage for Nutrition Jan/Feb
    Department of Health and Human Services Unveils Healthy People 2010 March/April
    Dietary Guidelines 2000 for Americans Released May/June
    The USDA Unveils New Nutrition Mascot for Children July/Aug
    NIH Announces Two Additional Centers for Dietary Supplement Research Sept/Oct
    NHLBI Launches 10-Year Study On Early Detection of Heart Disease Sept/Oct

H

Health and Disease

    Soy Supplementation, Breast Cancer, and Menopausal Symptoms Jan/Feb
    A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
    Enjoying Carbohydrates with Diabetes Jan/Feb
    Carbohydrate Counting Hints for Diabetics Jan/Feb
    Pediatricians Can Help Win Support for Student Diabetes Regimen Jan/Feb
    Vitamin D May Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk March/April
    Fiber Intake and Coronary Heart Disease In Women March/April
    Uncle Sam Wants You – To Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Change in Federal Dietary Guidelines Addresses Deficit in the American Diet May/June
    How Can a Healthy Diet Be Achieved? May/June
    Tomatoes and Prostate Cancer May/June
    Treating Hypertension in the Patient with Type 2 Diabetes May/June
    Physical Activity Reduces Stroke Risk In Women July/Aug
    Blood Pressure-Lowering DASH Diet Also Reduces Homocysteine July/Aug
    The DASH Diet July/Aug
    Hormone Replacement Therapy’s Benefit for Coronary Heart Disease Benefits of Diet and Lifestyle Modification July/Aug     Sugars and Health July/Aug
    New Drug—Weighing In On Diet Choices Sept/Oct
    Resurgence of Rickets Prompts New Advice On Vitamin D Sept/Oct
    Diet Influences Homocysteine Levels Sept/Oct
    Lowering Blood Pressure in Diabetes: Better Than Expected Sept/Oct
    Does Fiber Help Prevent Cancer? Sept/Oct
    NHLBI Launches 10-Year Study On Early Detection of Heart Disease Sept/Oct
    Coffee and Cola—The Good News and the Bad News Sept/Oct
    Getting to Know Your Genes—New Tools for Cancer Prevention Nov/Dec
    Phytochemical Watch—Resveratrol Helps Prevent Cancer, Heart Disease Nov/Dec
    The National High Blood Pressure Institute Publishes Update On High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Nov/Dec

Herbs/ Herbal Remedies

    State Health Director Warns Consumers about Prescription Drugs in Herbal Products Jan/Feb
    Alternative Medicine March/April
    Risk of Drug Interactions with St. John's Wort and Indinavir and Other Drugs March/April
    Ephedra, A Weight Loss Supplement? July/Aug
    Complementary & Alternative Medicine: What RDs Should Know July/Aug
    NIH Announces Two Additional Centers for Dietary Supplement Research Sept/Oct

Infants

    Infant Colic and Cows’ Milk Jan/Feb
    New Pediatric Growth Charts Provide Tool to Ward Off Future Weight Problems July/Aug
    Resurgence of Rickets Prompts New Advice On Vitamin D Sept/Oct

Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration Finalizes Rules for Claims on Dietary Supplements Jan/Feb
Genetically Engineered Food Labeling March/April
Labeling of Trans Fatty Acids Proposed March/April
The FDA Authorizes New Coronary Heart Disease Health Claims for Plant Sterols and Plant Stanol Esters July/Aug

Legislation/Regulation/Policy

Should Food Stamps Be Used to Purchase Vitamins? Jan/Feb
The Food and Drug Administration Finalizes Rules for Claims on Dietary Supplements Jan/Feb
Lead Test a Must for Medicaid Enrollees Jan/Feb
‘Nutraceutical’ Bill Introduced March/April
The FDA Authorizes New Coronary Heart Disease Health Claims for Plant Sterols and Plant Stanol Esters July/Aug

Minerals

    A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
    Lead Test a Must for Medicaid Enrollees Jan/Feb
    Calcium May Help Reduce Risk of Colon Tumors March/April
    More Evidence About Calcium-Rich Dairy and High Blood Pressure March/April
    Zinc Acetate Lozenges Reduce Duration of Common Cold July/Aug
    Resurgence of Rickets Prompts New Advice On Vitamin D Sept/Oct
    Coffee and Cola—The Good News and the Bad News Sept/Oct

Miscellaneous

Pediatricians Can Help Win Support for Student Diabetes Regimen Jan/Feb
Consumer Attitudes towards Functional Foods Jan/Feb
Diet Influences Homocysteine Levels Sept/Oct

Misinformation/ Faddism

California Nutrition Council Responds to Accusations by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Jan/Feb
Chitosan Debunked March/April
Risky “Weight Loss” Product Prompts Warning from FDA March/April
Ephedra, A Weight Loss Supplement? July/Aug

Nutrient Needs

A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
Should Recommended Intake levels of Vitamin C Be Increased? March/April
Resurgence of Rickets Prompts New Advice On Vitamin D Sept/Oct

Nutrition Education

Nutritionists Use New Training Kit to Educate Health Care Workers on Research Findings and Prevention Strategies for Pediatric Obesity March/April
The USDA Unveils New Nutrition Mascot for Children July/Aug

Nutrition Meetings

A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
Year 2000 California WIC Association Annual Conference Jan/Feb
Center for Weight and Health Conference on Childhood Obesity Nov/Dec

O

Obesity/Weight Control

Nutritionists Use New Training Kit to Educate Health Care Workers on Research Findings and Prevention Strategies for Pediatric Obesity March/April
Risky “Weight Loss” Product Prompts Warning from FDA March/April
Ephedra, A Weight Loss Supplement? July/Aug
New Pediatric Growth Charts Provide Tool to Ward off Future Weight Problems July/Aug
New Drug—Weighing In On Diet Choices Sept/Oct
Center for Weight and Health Conference on Childhood Obesity Nov/Dec

Pregnancy/Lactation

Pediatricians Should Counsel Patients, Moms on Need for Folic Acid Jan/Feb
A New Study on Neural Tube Defects and Folic Acid Jan/Feb
Thyroid Deficiency During Pregnancy March/April
The National High Blood Pressure Institute Publishes Update On High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Nov/Dec

Resources

Internet Sources for Sound Nutrition and Health Information Jan/Feb
Bright Futures Nutrition Guidelines Released March/April
Getting Active, Staying Active March/April
Tips for Children’s Serving Sizes from the Food Guide Pyramid March/April
Food Safety for Kids and Educators March/April
Full Text of AMA Journals On-line March/April
Risky “Weight Loss” Product Prompts Warning from FDA March/April
Dietary Guidelines 2000 for Americans Released May/June
Web Site for Healthy Eating May/June
New Agriculture and Natural Resources Catalog Is a Rich Resource for Farmers, Gardeners, and Nutritionists May/June
Information Centers Jumping-Off Point for Nutrition Resources May/June
Nutrition to Grow On Sept/Oct
What Consumers Need to Know about Vitamin E Nov/Dec
What’s New in the Supermarket? Nov/Dec
Healthy Eating Resources Web Pages Nov/Dec
Celebrate Healthy Eating Nutrition Education Packet Nov/Dec

Seniors

Well-being Improves for Most Older People, But Not for All July/Aug
Recognizing Dehydration In the Elderly Sept/Oct

Sodium

Blood Pressure-Lowering DASH Diet Also Reduces Homocysteine July/Aug
The DASH Diet July/Aug

Sugar/Carbohydrates/Sweeteners

Enjoying Carbohydrates with Diabetes Jan/Feb
Carbohydrate Counting Hints for Diabetics Jan/Feb
Sugars and Health July/Aug

Supplements

Soy Supplementation, Breast Cancer, and Menopausal Symptoms Jan/Feb
The Dangers of DHEA Jan/Feb
Should Food Stamps Be Used to Purchase Vitamins? Jan/Feb
Pediatricians Should Counsel Patients, Moms on Need for Folic Acid Jan/Feb
A New Study on Neural Tube Defects and Folic Acid Jan/Feb
The Food and Drug Administration Finalizes Rules for Claims on Dietary Supplements Jan/Feb
A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
Chitosan Debunked March/April
Calcium May Help Reduce Risk of Colon Tumors March/April
Alternative Medicine March/April
Creatine Side Effects March/April
Risky “Weight Loss” Product Prompts Warning from FDA March/April
Zinc Acetate Lozenges Reduce Duration of Common Cold July/Aug
NIH Announces Two Additional Centers for Dietary Supplement Research Sept/Oct

Toxicity

The Dangers of DHEA Jan/Feb
State Health Director Warns Consumers about Prescription Drugs in Herbal Products Jan/Feb
Lead Test a Must for Medicaid Enrollees Jan/Feb
Risk of Drug Interactions with St. John's Wort and Indinavir and Other Drugs March/April
Creatine Side Effects March/April
Risky “Weight Loss” Product Prompts Warning from FDA March/April
Ephedra, A Weight Loss Supplement? July/Aug

Vitamins

Should Food Stamps Be Used to Purchase Vitamins? Jan/Feb
Pediatricians Should Counsel Patients, Moms on Need for Folic Acid Jan/Feb
A New Study on Neural Tube Defects and Folic Acid Jan/Feb
Should Recommended Intake levels of Vitamin C Be Increased? March/April
Vitamin C for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy after Wrist Fractures March/April
Vitamin D May Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk March/April
Resurgence of Rickets Prompts New Advice On Vitamin D Sept/Oct
What Consumers Need to Know about Vitamin E Nov/Dec

Women's Health

Soy Supplementation, Breast Cancer, and Menopausal Symptoms Jan/Feb
Pediatricians Should Counsel Patients, Moms on Need for Folic Acid Jan/Feb
A New Study on Neural Tube Defects and Folic Acid Jan/Feb
A Calcium Summit: Developing a Public Health Strategy to Ensure America’s Optimal Calcium Intake Jan/Feb
Fiber Intake and Coronary Heart Disease In Women March/April
Thyroid Deficiency During Pregnancy March/April
Physical Activity Reduces Stroke Risk In Women July/Aug
Hormone Replacement Therapy’s Benefit for Coronary Heart Disease Benefits of Diet and Lifestyle Modification July/Aug
Keep Tabs on Female Athletes’ Menstrual Periods, Eating Habits Sept/Oct
The National High Blood Pressure Institute Publishes Update On High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Nov/Dec

Web Sites

Web Site for Healthy Eating May/June
Information Centers Jumping-Off Point for Nutrition Resources May/June
Healthy Eating Resources Web Pages Nov/Dec