This poster, developed in partnership with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, provides guidelines and tips to help caregivers, parents, and others to take the necessary steps to prevent the incidence of airway obstruction or choking in young children.
Dietary acrylamide is a naturally occurring compound that is present in a wide variety of foods; however, it is not added to food as an ingredient. It occurs naturally during the normal cooking process of many starch–rich foods.
Bisphenol A, also referred to as BPA, is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic or epoxy resins. BPA has received considerable media attention in recent years, with much coverage following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s January 2010 statement regarding its progress evaluating the safety of BPA.
Today’s food labels provide nutrition information to help consumers make food choices to achieve a healthful diet. The Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) contains serving size, calorie, and nutrient information, as well as Daily Values (DVs) for key nutrients.
Energy drinks have been increasing in popularity, especially among teens and children. Due to several articles in the media about negative health effects experienced by people who consumed too many energy drinks, some parents and school personnel have become concerned about their growing popularity specifically among teens and children.
Whether the menu calls for glazed ham, hot oatmeal or blueberry pancakes, the home cook has a repertoire of sweeteners to choose from. Sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, and corn syrup all have a place on the pantry shelf depending on the recipe and what roles the sweetener needs to play. The food manufacturer has a similar catalog of sweeteners on hand, with some important additions – high-fructose corn syrups or HFCS for short.
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation has developed a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved continuing professional education (CPE) online program, Understanding Food Allergy: A Primer for Dietitians.
Babies’ nutritional needs are met completely through mother’s milk or iron-fortified infant formula until they are about six months old. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that all infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life.
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