There are so many interesting items in this daily digest from the Academy (formerly ADA), that I decided to forward the whole thing to you. /as
Daily News
from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Knowledge Center
(formerly the American Dietetic Association)
The Daily News is an e-newsletter informing members of news affecting food, nutrition and health
U.S. needs arsenic limits in rice: Consumer Reports
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-usa-rice-arsenicbre88i0rr-20120919,0,5179676.story<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21531/34/>
Source: Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/arsenic1112.htm<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21532/35/>
FDA: Early Data on Arsenic in Rice Inconclusive
[log in to unmask]&mu_id=5511392" target="_blank">http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/FDAGeneral/34847?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_source=WC&xid=NL_DHE_2012-09-20&eun=g411013d0r&userid=411013&[log in to unmask]&mu_id=5511392<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21533/36/>
Cited: PNAS
http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2011/11/29/1109127108.abstract<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/13184/37/>
Additional Resources: FDA
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm319972.htm<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21534/38/>
Pediatricians advise on rice consumption for children
Calls for limiting intake follow reports of arsenic in products
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-nw-arsenic-rice-advice-20120920,0,5538411.story<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21535/39/>
Source: AAP
http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/09/19/aapnews.20120919-2<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21536/40/>
Take tuna off school menus, group says
http://www.usatoday.com/news/story/2012/09/19/take-tuna-off-school-menus-group-says/57806120/1<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21537/41/>
Related Resource: EPA
http://www.epa.gov/hg/advisories.htm<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21538/42/>
Blood Pressure Diet Works, but Adherence Drops Among African-Americans
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120919083452.htm<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21539/43/>
Source: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.andjrnl.org/article/S2212-2672(12)01154-9/abstract<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21540/44/>
Low-Fat Yogurt May Cut High Blood Pressure Risk
(Study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions)
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/09/19/low-fat-yogurt-may-cut-high-blood-pressure-risk/<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21541/45/>
Obesity Epidemic Not Due To High Fructose Corn Syrup
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250421.php<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21542/46/>
Source: International Journal of Obesity
http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ijo2012157a.html<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21543/47/>
Hospitals asked to practice what they preach
( A coalition of doctors, nurses and other interested parties is calling on Minnesota's hospitals to eliminate sugary beverages, serve locally produced food and promote breast-feeding)
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/243532/<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21544/48/>
Calories on Restaurant Menus Won't Make Us Eat Less -- But Here's One Thing That Might
http://www.forbes.com/sites/caroltice/2012/09/17/whycalories-on-restaurant-menus-wont-make-us-eat-less/<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21545/49/>
Diminished Taste Buds Noted in Obese Children
Lack of sensitivity may lead to eating more, researchers say
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=668763<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21546/50/>
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood
http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2012/08/20/archdischild-2011-301189.short?g=w_adc_ahead_tab<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21547/51/>
Food Supplements Have Little Effect On the Weight of Malnourished Children
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120918185621.htm<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21548/52/>
L-carnitine doesn't beat fatigue in cancer patients
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-carnitine-cancerbre88i1bo-20120919,0,2053499.story<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21549/53/>
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology
http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/early/2012/09/13/JCO.2011.40.2180.abstract<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21550/54/>
Cooking-Oil Combo May Improve Blood Pressure
Mixture of sesame and rice bran oils has heart-healthy effects, preliminary study suggests
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=668796<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21551/55/>
Rice bran shows potential to enhance gluten-free formulations
(Adding rice bran to a rice flour-based gluten-free bread recipe could boost fiber content and improve the sensory acceptance and shelf life, according to researchers)
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science/Rice-bran-shows-potential-to-enhance-gluten-free-formulations<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21552/56/>
ClinicalTrials.gov
http: //clinicaltrials.gov/<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/402/57/>
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported
clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose,
who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details
-e-Care for Heart Wellness (e-Compare)
(Behavioral: Dietician electonic support)
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01077388?term=NCT01077388&rank=1<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/4137/58/>
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/4743/59/>
-Kroger Stores in Fifteen States Ask Customers to Check for Recalled Fresh Selections Spinach Items
-GHSW, LLC Recalls Limited Quantity of Expired Fresh-Cut Mango Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Registered Dietitians in the News
Food for Thought: Don't forget to store, reheat leftovers properly
(Melissa Joy Dobbins, Academy Spokesperson quoted)
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/09/19/2106643/food-for-thought-dont-forget-to.html<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21553/60/>
Paleo Diet: Healthy Or A Hoax?
(Joy Dubost, Academy Spokesperson quoted)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/paleo-diet-healthy_n_1898529.html<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21554/61/>
Too Much Tuna Means Too Much Mercury for Kids
(Jennifer McGuire, RD, quoted)
http://children.webmd.com/news/20120919/too-much-tuna-too-much-mercury-kids<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21555/62/>
Aaahhh!: The best thirst-quenching drinks
(By Sharon Palmer, RD; Ellen Coleman, RD quoted)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-201209181430--tms--premhnstr--k-h20120919-20120919,0,1504441.story?page=2<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21556/63/>
Too much salt might harm kids' health
(Lauren Graf, RD quoted)
http://www.wowktv.com/story/19571686/too-much-salt-might-harm-kids-health-healthday-news<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21557/64/>
Source: Pediatrics
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/09/12/peds.2011-3870.abstract<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21412/65/>
Food Cravings Explained
(Katie Boles, RD featured)
http://www.digtriad.com/news/gms/article/246165/67/Food-Cravings-Explained<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21558/66/>
Choosing the wrong type of oatmeal can be harmful -- not healthy
(Kari Kooi, RD quoted)
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Choosing-the-wrong-type-of-oatmeal-can-be-harmful----not-healthy-170349836.html<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21559/67/>
Cooking with oil instead of butter could help improve your heart health
(Cindy Heslop, RD quoted)
http://www.wfmj.com/story/19587086/cooking-with-oil-instead-of-butter-could-help-improve-your-heart-health<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21560/68/>
Upgrade your lunch box
(Christina Brecht, RD quoted)
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120919/FEATURES/209190303/-1/NEWSMAP<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21561/69/>
School Lunches get a Healthy Makeover
(Misha Lawyer, RD quoted)
http://www.wltx.com/news/article/202431/383/School-Lunches-get-a-Healthy-Makeover<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21562/70/>
What should you eat before you work out?
(Jill Koegel, RD quoted)
http://www.omaha.com/article/20120920/LIVEWELL02/120919694<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21563/71/>
Healthy Eating: Seniors need more protein
(By Joan Endyke, RD)
http://www.enterprisenews.com/lifestyle/x928646735/HEALTHY-EATING-Seniors-need-more-protein<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21564/132/>
Children consume more salt than they should
(Megan Barna, RD quoted)
http://www.wtop.com/267/3043713/Effects-of-too-much-salt-for-kids<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21565/133/>
Hoosiers expected to get more obese by 2030
(Mandy Puckett, RD quoted)
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120920/NEWS01/309200028/Hoosiers-expected-get-more-obese-by-2030<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21566/134/>
North Dakota Follows Obesity Trend
(Kayla Cole, D quoted)
http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=59366<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21567/135/>
Dietitians dish on YouTube
(Michelle Saraiva & Laura Tousaw, Dietitians/Canada quoted)
http://www.tillsonburgnews.com/2012/09/18/dietitians-dish-on-youtube<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21568/136/>
Teen vegetarianism may mask eating disorder
(By Linda Watts, Dietitian/ Canada)
http://www.vancourier.com/Teen+vegetarianism+mask+eating+disorder/7268495/story.html<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/21569/137/>
The Academy does not have editorial or other control over the contents of the referenced Web sites, is not responsible for the opinions expressed by the authors of listed articles and does not endorse any product or service.
The Academy's Position Papers are available at: www.eatright.org/positions<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/15853/5174121/513/138/>
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