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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
Source: Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/arsenic1112.htm

FDA: Early Data on Arsenic in Rice Inconclusive
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
Cited: PNAS
http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2011/11/29/1109127108.abstract
Additional Resources: FDA
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm319972.htm

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
Source: AAP
http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/09/19/aapnews.20120919-2

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
Related Resource: EPA
http://www.epa.gov/hg/advisories.htm

Blood Pressure Diet Works, but Adherence Drops Among African-Americans
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120919083452.htm
Source: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.andjrnl.org/article/S2212-2672(12)01154-9/abstract

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/

Obesity Epidemic Not Due To High Fructose Corn Syrup
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250421.php
Source: International Journal of Obesity
http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ijo2012157a.html

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/

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/

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
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood
http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2012/08/20/archdischild-2011-301189.short?g=w_adc_ahead_tab

Food Supplements Have Little Effect On the Weight of Malnourished Children
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120918185621.htm

L-carnitine doesn't beat fatigue in cancer patients
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-carnitine-cancerbre88i1bo-20120919,0,2053499.story
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology
http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/early/2012/09/13/JCO.2011.40.2180.abstract

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

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

ClinicalTrials.gov
http: //clinicaltrials.gov/
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

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm
-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

Paleo Diet: Healthy Or A Hoax?
(Joy Dubost, Academy Spokesperson quoted)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/paleo-diet-healthy_n_1898529.html

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

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

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
Source: Pediatrics
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/09/12/peds.2011-3870.abstract

Food Cravings Explained
(Katie Boles, RD featured)
http://www.digtriad.com/news/gms/article/246165/67/Food-Cravings-Explained

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

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

Upgrade your lunch box
(Christina Brecht, RD quoted)
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120919/FEATURES/209190303/-1/NEWSMAP

School Lunches get a Healthy Makeover
(Misha Lawyer, RD quoted)
http://www.wltx.com/news/article/202431/383/School-Lunches-get-a-Healthy-Makeover

What should you eat before you work out?
(Jill Koegel, RD quoted)
http://www.omaha.com/article/20120920/LIVEWELL02/120919694

Healthy Eating: Seniors need more protein
(By Joan Endyke, RD)
http://www.enterprisenews.com/lifestyle/x928646735/HEALTHY-EATING-Seniors-need-more-protein

Children consume more salt than they should
(Megan Barna, RD quoted)
http://www.wtop.com/267/3043713/Effects-of-too-much-salt-for-kids

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

North Dakota Follows Obesity Trend
(Kayla Cole, D quoted)
http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=59366

Dietitians dish on YouTube
(Michelle Saraiva & Laura Tousaw, Dietitians/Canada quoted)
http://www.tillsonburgnews.com/2012/09/18/dietitians-dish-on-youtube

Teen vegetarianism may mask eating disorder
(By Linda Watts, Dietitian/ Canada)
http://www.vancourier.com/Teen+vegetarianism+mask+eating+disorder/7268495/story.html

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