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The IFIC 2012 "Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology Survey" explores U.S. consumers’ perceptions of various aspects of plant and animal biotechnology, as well as sustainability and new and emerging technologies such as nanotechnology. Formerly the "IFIC Survey of Consumer Attitudinal Trends toward Food Biotechnology" this year's survey is the 15th in a series conducted since 1997.
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With obesity rates among Americans at an all-time high, many people may think they have to give up sweets in order to lose weight. But there’s good news if you love sweets: Low-calorie sweeteners offer a way to reduce calories in sweet foods and beverages, which may help you lose or maintain your weight. They also offer a way for people with diabetes to decrease their carbohydrate intake.
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), or Mad Cow Disease, continues to be in the news worldwide. Surveillance programs are in place to assure consumers that American beef and other food products derived from cattle are safe.
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Here in the U.S. we enjoy one of the safest, abundant and affordable food supplies in the world. Our food safety system is designed to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone. However, we do experience unfortunate incidences where food enters our food supply that is somehow contaminated and unsafe for sale or consumption.
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Food animal production is an important part of agriculture. It includes beef, dairy, poultry, and pork. Advances in animal breeding, genetics, and health have increased the quality, safety and quantity of animal protein available to consumers, an important source of protein in the human diet.
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Have you ever heard that it is important to “eat a rainbow” of foods? This is may be a good way to think about your diet because numerous functional foods can be recognized and grouped together by their color. Functional Foods are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. Examples can include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fortified or enhanced foods and beverages and certain dietary supplements.
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BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical used in certain food contact materials and was first approved by FDA in the early 1960s. According to the FDA, the scientific evidence at this time does not suggest that the very low levels of human exposure to BPA through the diet are unsafe. Many health authorities around the world recognize this consensus science and confirm the safety of BPA.
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This is a collection of all IFIC Foundation resources about Sugars and Health. Included are Fact sheets and Q&As to help clear up confusions about the role of sugars in a healthful diet.
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BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical used in certain food contact materials and first approved by FDA in the early 1960s. According to the FDA, the scientific evidence at this time does not suggest that the very low levels of human exposure to BPA through the diet are unsafe. Many health authorities around the world recognize this consensus science and confirm the safety of BPA.
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For answers to the most common questions regarding ammonium hydroxide's use in food production read the following Q&A.
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