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What you need to know about the safety of the U.S. food supply, following the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan.
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Having a healthy heart begins with knowledge. According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three people in the U.S. is affected by heart-related diseases. The major risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol, high blood pressure and excess weight. In addition to working with a health professional, you can also take action to minimize these risk factors by making dietary changes and adding physical activity into your daily routine.
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In April 2002, researchers at the Swedish National Food Administration and Stockholm University reported research that detected trace levels of the chemical acrylamide in some baked and fried foods. These findings raised concerns due to the known toxicity of acrylamide at much higher doses than seen in foods. The research, currently under review by several world health organizations and scientists, has focused the attention of the food industry on a global scale since then. Food agencies from
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Low-calorie sweeteners (sometimes referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes) are ingredients added to food to provide sweetness without adding a significant amount of calories. In fact, they can also play an important role in a weight management program that includes both good nutrition choices and physical activity.
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From helping you stay full longer to contributing to a healthy body weight, foods and beverages can provide benefits beyond basic nutrition, and helping you manage your weight is one of these benefits.
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