UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

SUBJECT INDEX FOR NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES
January through December 2004

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Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD, Editor Department of Nutrition University of California Davis, CA 95616

NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES is prepared by Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD, Nutrition Specialist, Cristy Hathaway, and staff. It is designed to provide research-based information on ongoing nutrition and food-related programs. It is published bimonthly (six times annually) as a service of the University of California Cooperative Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture. Subscription to NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES is available from UC Cooperative Extension, Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, California. Cost is ten dollars ($10.00) for a one-year subscription. Subscriptions and questions or comments on articles may be addressed to: NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES, Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-5270. Phone (916)752-3387; FAX, (916) 752-8905.

SUBJECT INDEX FOR NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES

Adolescents

US Teens More Overweight Than Youth In Other Countries March/April
Poor Fitness In Young Adults Associated with Later Cardiovascular Problems March/April
Physical Activity Should be Promoted at Every Well-Child Visit March/April
AAP Soft Drinks In Schools Policy Statement March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug
Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
Millions of Children Could be Saved with Better Nutrition Sept/Oct
Lead In Candy Imported form Mexico Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
Child Growth Standards Nov/Dec
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec

Alternative Medicine

Echinacea Does Not Improve Cold SymptomsMarch/April
New WHO Guidelines to Promote Proper Use of Alternative Medicines May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye Health July/Aug
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct

Antioxidants/Phytochemicals/Functional Foods

Long-Term Use of Multivitamins May Protect Against Colon Cancer Jan/Feb
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye Health July/Aug
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
Fish Oil Supplements May have Same Contaminants as Fresh Fish Sept/Oct

Cardiovascular Disease

Poor Fitness In Young Adults Associated with Later Cardiovascular Problems March/April
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct

Children
Improving Health Outcomes for Children with Diabetes March/April
US Teens More Overweight Than Youth In Other Countries March/April
Poor Fitness In Young Adults Associated with Later Cardiovascular Problem March/April
Physical Activity Should be Promoted at Every Well-Child Visit March/April
AAP Soft Drinks In Schools Policy Statement March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug
Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
Millions of Children Could be Saved with Better Nutrition Sept/Oct
Lead In Candy Imported form Mexico Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
Child Growth Standards Nov/Dec
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec

Conferences

Bruce Ames International Symposium on Nutritional Genomics July/Aug
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct

Consumer Information

Research Outcomes on Low-Carbohydrate Diets (Revised) Jan/Feb
FDA Plans Regulation Prohibiting Sale of Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements and Advises Consumers to Stop Using These Products Jan/Feb
To Take or Not to Take, the Nutritional Supplement Debate Jan/Feb
FDA Warns Consumers about Star Anise Teas Jan/Feb
Potential Drug Interactions with St. John’s Wort Jan/Feb
USDA Buys Nuts and Fruits for Program Jan/Feb
FDA Approves Health Claim for Walnuts Jan/Feb
Food Guide Pyramid Gets a Facelift Jan/Feb
FDA Announces to Grade Health Claims Using Report Cards Jan/Feb
Hormone-Free Claims to Be Removed from Labeling Jan/Feb
Canada Starts Labeling for Certain Natural Products Jan/Feb
Olestra Labeling Change Jan/Feb
FDA Warning On Unapproved Performance Enhancer March/April
Veneman Announces Expanded BSE Surveillance Program March/April
Echinacea Does Not Improve Cold Symptoms March/April
Green Onions Associated With Hepatitis A Outbreaks March/April
Peanut Test Kits Approved March/April
Antimicrobial Spray Safe for Fighting E. Coli March/April
AAP Soft Drinks In Schools Policy Statement March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by 2010 May/June
New WHO Guidelines to Promote Proper Use of Alternative Medicines May/June
Banning Suspect Supplements May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
Inside the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
The Role of Irradiation in Food Safety May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Ensuring the Safety of Dietary Supplements July/Aug
California Leads Push to Better Regulate Dietary Supplements July/Aug
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug
Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye Health July/Aug
Is the Atkins Diet Bad for Bone? July/Aug
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
FDA, Alliance Work to Improve Health Information Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
Fish Oil Supplements May have Same Contaminants as Fresh Fish Sept/Oct
Lead In Candy Imported form Mexico Sept/Oct
Safeguards Strengthen Against Mad Cow Disease Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct
First Draft of Dietary Guidelines Sept/Oct
Carbohydrate Confusion Sept/Oct

Diabetes

Improving Health Outcomes for Children with Diabetes March/April
Health Status of American Indians May/June
Millions of Hispanics at Increased Rick for Type Diabetes May/June
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
Is Diet-Controlled Diabetes Really Controlled? Nov/Dec

Diet and Behavior

Research Outcomes on Low-Carbohydrate Diets (Revised) Jan/Feb
Food Guide Pyramid Gets a Facelift Jan/Feb
Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Water, Salt, and Potassium to Maintain Health and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk Jan/Feb
Alcohol and Breast Cancer Jan/Feb

HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic March/April
The FDA Forms Obesity Working Group March/April
Joint Effort to Improve the Health of Older Hispanic Americans March/April
AAP Soft Drinks In Schools Policy Statement March/April
Health Status of American Indians May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Millions of Hispanics at Increased Rick for Type Diabetes May/June
Poor Diet and Lack of Exercise Are Catching Up With Smoking as Leading Cause of US Death May/June
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Personalized Nutrition May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug
Advisory Recommends individualized Hydration Strategy for Athletes July/Aug
High-Calorie Diet May Lead to Prostate Enlargement July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye HealthJuly/Aug
Is the Atkins Diet Bad for Bone? July/Aug
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
Millions of Children Could be Saved with Better Nutrition Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
First Draft of Dietary Guidelines Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec
Is Diet-Controlled Diabetes Really Controlled? Nov/Dec
Diet Guidelines/Food Guide Pyramid

Drugs

Alcohol and Breast Cancer Jan/Feb
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct

Eating Disorders

Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec

Fat/Cholesterol

Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
High-Calorie Diet May Lead to Prostate Enlargement July/Aug
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct

Fitness

Study: Moderate Physical Activity Promotes Weight Loss as Well as Intense Exercise Jan/Feb
FDA Warning On Unapproved Performance Enhancer March/April
Even Moderate Amounts of Exercise Can Prevent Weight Gain March/April
Poor Fitness In Young Adults Associated with Later Cardiovascular Problems March/April
Physical Activity Should be Promoted at Every Well-Child Visit March/April
Poor Diet and Lack of Exercise Are Catching Up With Smoking as Leading Cause of US Death May/June
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug

Advisory Recommends individualized Hydration Strategy for Athletes July/Aug
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct

Food Composition

Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Water, Salt, and Potassium to Maintain Health and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk Jan/Feb
Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye Health July/Aug
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct

Food Consumption/Habits

Research Outcomes on Low-Carbohydrate Diets (Revised) Jan/Feb
Alcohol and Breast Cancer Jan/Feb
AAP Soft Drinks In Schools Policy Statement March/April
New WHO Guidelines to Promote Proper Use of Alternative Medicines May/June
Poor Diet and Lack of Exercise Are Catching Up With Smoking as Leading Cause of US Death May/June
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Personalized Nutrition May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug
Advisory Recommends individualized Hydration Strategy for Athletes July/Aug
High-Calorie Diet May Lead to Prostate Enlargement July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye Health July/Aug
Is the Atkins Diet Bad for Bone? July/Aug
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
Millions of Children Could be Saved with Better Nutrition Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
First Draft of Dietary Guidelines Sept/Oct
Carbohydrate Confusion Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec
Is Diet-Controlled Diabetes Really Controlled? Nov/Dec

Food Processing/ Fortification

Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug

Food Safety

FDA Plans Regulation Prohibiting Sale of Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements and Advises Consumers to Stop Using These Products Jan/Feb
To Take or Not to Take, the Nutritional Supplement Debate Jan/Feb
FDA Warns Consumers about Star Anise Teas Jan/Feb
Potential Drug Interactions with St. John’s Wort Jan/Feb
Veneman Announces Expanded BSE Surveillance Program March/April
Green Onions Associated With Hepatitis A Outbreaks March/April
Peanut Test Kits Approved March/April
Antimicrobial Spray Safe for Fighting E. Coli March/April
The Role of Irradiation in Food Safety May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Fish Oil Supplements May have Same Contaminants as Fresh Fish Sept/Oct
Lead In Candy Imported form Mexico Sept/Oct

Food Security

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June

Gardening

Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug
Updating the Facts On Agricultural Biotechnology Sept/Oct

Government Programs

USDA Buys Nuts and Fruits for Program Jan/Feb
FDA Approves Health Claim for Walnuts Jan/Feb
FDA Announces to Grade Health Claims Using Report Cards Jan/Feb
Hormone-Free Claims to Be Removed from Labeling Jan/Feb
Veneman Announces Expanded BSE Surveillance Program March/April
HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic March/April
The FDA Forms Obesity Working Group March/April
Joint Effort to Improve the Health of Older Hispanic Americans March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
New WHO Guidelines to Promote Proper Use of Alternative Medicines May/June
Banning Suspect Supplements May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
Inside the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
The Role of Irradiation in Food Safety May/June
Ensuring the Safety of Dietary Supplements July/Aug
California Leads Push to Better Regulate Dietary Supplements July/Aug
HHS Launches Campaign to Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Longer July/Aug
The End of a (Paper) Era: FSP Needs New Name July/Aug
Food Stamp Participation Increased to . Million Persons July/Aug
Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
FDA, Alliance Work to Improve Health Information Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
Updating the Facts On Agricultural Biotechnology Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct
First Draft of Dietary Guidelines Sept/Oct
HHS Announces Revised Medicare Obesity Coverage Policy Nov/Dec

Health and Disease

Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Water, Salt, and Potassium to Maintain Health and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk Jan/Feb
Alcohol and Breast Cancer Jan/Feb
Long-Term Use of Multivitamins May Protect Against Colon Cancer Jan/Feb
Veneman Announces Expanded BSE Surveillance Program March/April
Echinacea Does Not Improve Cold Symptoms March/April
US Teens More Overweight Than Youth In Other Countries March/April
HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic March/April
Poor Fitness In Young Adults Associated with Later Cardiovascular Problems March/April
The FDA Forms Obesity Working Group March/April
Joint Effort to Improve the Health of Older Hispanic Americans March/April
Poor Fitness In Young Adults Associated with Later Cardiovascular Problems March/April
Physical Activity Should be Promoted at Every Well-Child Visit March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
Health Status of American Indians May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Millions of Hispanics at Increased Rick for Type 2 Diabetes May/June
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Personalized Nutrition May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug
HHS Launches Campaign to Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Longer July/Aug
High-Calorie Diet May Lead to Prostate Enlargement July/Aug
Antioxidants In Fruit Protect Eye Health July/Aug
Is the Atkins Diet Bad for Bone? July/Aug
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
Millions of Children Could be Saved with Better Nutrition Sept/Oct
FDA, Alliance Work to Improve Health Information Sept/Oct
Fish Oil Supplements May have Same Contaminants as Fresh Fish Sept/Oct
Lead In Candy Imported form Mexico Sept/Oct
Safeguards Strengthen Against Mad Cow Disease Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
HHS Announces Revised Medicare Obesity Coverage Policy Nov/Dec
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec
Is Diet-Controlled Diabetes Really Controlled? Nov/Dec

Hypertension

Report Sets Dietary Intake Levels for Water, Salt, and Potassium to Maintain Health and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk Jan/Feb
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors In Young Adults Sept/Oct

Infants

Physical Activity Should be Promoted at Every Well-Child Visit March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
HHS Launches Campaign to Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Longer July/Aug
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
Child Growth Standards Nov/Dec
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec

Labeling

FDA Approves Health Claim for Walnuts Jan/Feb
FDA Announces to Grade Health Claims Using Report Cards Jan/Feb
Hormone-Free Claims to Be Removed from Labeling Jan/Feb
Canada Starts Labeling for Certain Natural Products Jan/Feb
Olestra Labeling Change Jan/Feb
Improving Health Outcomes for Children with Diabetes March/April
Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct

Legislation/Regulation/Policy

FDA Plans Regulation Prohibiting Sale of Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements and Advises Consumers to Stop Using These Products Jan/Feb
FDA Warns Consumers about Star Anise Teas Jan/Feb
Potential Drug Interactions with St. John’s Wort Jan/Feb
USDA Buys Nuts and Fruits for Program Jan/Feb
FDA Approves Health Claim for Walnuts Jan/Feb
FDA Announces to Grade Health Claims Using Report Cards Jan/Feb
Hormone-Free Claims to Be Removed from Labeling Jan/Feb
Veneman Announces Expanded BSE Surveillance Program March/April
HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic March/April
The FDA Forms Obesity Working Group March/April
Joint Effort to Improve the Health of Older Hispanic Americans March/April
AAP Soft Drinks In Schools Policy Statement March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
New WHO Guidelines to Promote Proper Use of Alternative Medicines May/June
Banning Suspect Supplements May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
Inside the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Traveling the Road to Trans Fat Labeling May/June
Ensuring the Safety of Dietary Supplements July/Aug
California Leads Push to Better Regulate Dietary Supplements July/Aug
HHS Launches Campaign to Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Longer July/Aug
The End of a (Paper) Era: FSP Needs New Name July/Aug
Food Stamp Participation Increased to . Million Persons July/Aug
Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
FDA Says Calories Count Sept/Oct
FDA, Alliance Work to Improve Health Information Sept/Oct
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
Safeguards Strengthen Against Mad Cow Disease Sept/Oct
Updating the Facts On Agricultural Biotechnology Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct
First Draft of Dietary Guidelines Sept/Oct
HHS Announces Revised Medicare Obesity Coverage Policy Nov/Dec
Child Growth Standards Nov/Dec

Minerals

Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June

Miscellaneous

Santa Cruz Chancellor Named Provost of UC System Jan/Feb
Dr. Barbara O. Schneeman Named To Lead FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition’s Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements March/April
Judith Stern Receives Prestigious USDA Award July/Aug
Carl Keen Receives College Award of Distinction Sept/Oct

Misinformation/ Faddism

Echinacea Does Not Improve Cold Symptoms March/April
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
Carbohydrate Confusion Sept/Oct

Nutrition Education

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Community Food Security Coalition Celebrates Inclusion of Farm to Cafeteria In Child Nutrition Act July/Aug

Obesity/Weight Control

Study: Moderate Physical Activity Promotes Weight Loss as Well as Intense Exercise Jan/Feb
Even Moderate Amounts of Exercise Can Prevent Weight Gain March/April
US Teens More Overweight Than Youth In Other Countries March/April
HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic March/April
The FDA Forms Obesity Working Group March/April
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Poor Diet and Lack of Exercise Are Catching Up With Smoking as Leading Cause of US Death May/June
Study: Children’s Weight Control July/Aug
High-Calorie Diet May Lead to Prostate Enlargement July/Aug
Is the Atkins Diet Bad for Bone? July/Aug
Development of Health-Related Waist Circumference Thresholds within BMI Categories Sept/Oct
Comparison of Dietary Intakes Associated with Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Young Adults Sept/Oct
Preventing Weight Gain In Kids- No Carbonated Drinks! Sept/Oct
Millions of Children Could be Saved with Better Nutrition Sept/Oct
Carbohydrate Confusion Sept/Oct
California Childhood Obesity Conference Sept/Oct
HHS Announces Revised Medicare Obesity Coverage Policy Nov/Dec
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance Nov/Dec
Is Diet-Controlled Diabetes Really Controlled? Nov/Dec

Pregnancy/Lactation

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
HHS Launches Campaign to Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Longer July/Aug
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct

Resources

The Power of Choice Jan/Feb
Need to Find an RD Who Is a Medicare Provider? Look No Further! Jan/Feb
New Grant.Gov Web Site Offers One-Stop Shopping for Information on Applying for All Federal Grants Jan/Feb
Personalized Nutrition May/June

Seniors

Joint Effort to Improve the Health of Older Hispanic Americans March/April

Sugar/Carbohydrates/Sweeteners

Research Outcomes on Low-Carbohydrate Diets (Revised) Jan/Feb
Carbohydrate Confusion Sept/Oct

Supplements

FDA Plans Regulation Prohibiting Sale of Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements and Advises Consumers to Stop Using These Products Jan/Feb
To Take or Not to Take, the Nutritional Supplement Debate Jan/Feb
FDA Warns Consumers about Star Anise Teas Jan/Feb
Potential Drug Interactions with St. John’s Wort Jan/Feb
Long-Term Use of Multivitamins May Protect Against Colon Cancer Jan/Feb
FDA Warning On Unapproved Performance Enhancer March/April
Echinacea Does Not Improve Cold Symptoms March/April
New WHO Guidelines to Promote Proper Use of Alternative Medicines May/June
Banning Suspect Supplements May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Ensuring the Safety of Dietary Supplements July/Aug
California Leads Push to Better Regulate Dietary Supplements July/Aug
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
NIH Evidence Report Confirms Benefits of Fish Oil Sept/Oct
Fish Oil Supplements May have Same Contaminants as Fresh Fish Sept/Oct

Toxicity

FDA Plans Regulation Prohibiting Sale of Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements and Advises Consumers to Stop Using These Products Jan/Feb
To Take or Not to Take, the Nutritional Supplement Debate Jan/Feb
FDA Warns Consumers about Star Anise Teas Jan/Feb
Potential Drug Interactions with St. John’s Wort Jan/Feb
FDA Warning On Unapproved Performance Enhancer March/April
Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning by May/June
Banning Suspect Supplements May/June
Fluoride Supplements for Kids May/June
FDA Prohibits Ephedrine Alkaloids May/June
Health Canada Publishes Review of Caffeine Scientific Literature May/June
Mercury and Fish Consumption: Protecting Your Health! July/Aug
Advisory Recommends individualized Hydration Strategy for Athletes July/Aug
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct
Fish Oil Supplements May have Same Contaminants as Fresh Fish Sept/Oct
Lead In Candy Imported form Mexico Sept/Oct

Vitamins

Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Teens Lack Vitamin D July/Aug

Vegetarianism

Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug

Women's Health

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act May/June
Folic Acid Underused by Women of Childbearing Age May/June
Effect of Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones on Cognitive Function, Bone Mineral Density, and Plasma Lipids in Postmenopausal Women July/Aug
HHS Launches Campaign to Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Longer July/Aug
FDA Warns Against Breast Milk Drug Sept/Oct
WIC Packaging Being Reformulated Sept/Oct

Websites

New Grant.Gov Web Site Offers One-Stop Shopping for Information on Applying for All Federal Grants Jan/Feb

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