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Questions and Answers About Influenza A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new strain of human influenza first found in North America in April 2009. While influenza A (H1N1) is a serious threat to human health, it has not been found in pigs. The influenza A (H1N1) virus was previously referred to as "swine flu."
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Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Health Fact Sheet

Look around and you can’t help but notice that more and more people are talking about omega-6 fatty acids. The conversation comes in the form of ratios and cutting back just as often as it comes in advice for appropriate levels of consumption.
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Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Probiotics and Prebiotics

The growing awareness of the relationship between diet and health has led to an increasing demand for food products that support health above and beyond providing basic nutrition. Probiotics and prebiotics are components present in foods, or that can be incorporated into foods, which yield health benefits related to their interactions with the gastrointestinal tract (GI).
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Questions and Answers About Influenza A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new strain of human influenza first found in North America in April 2009. While influenza A (H1N1) is a serious threat to human health, it has not been found in pigs. The influenza A (H1N1) virus was previously referred to as "swine flu."
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Understanding and Effectively Communicating Food and Nutrition Science: Leading Consumers to Better Health CPE Program

To assist food and nutrition communicators in addressing these challenges, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation has developed a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved continuing professional education (CPE) online program, “Understanding and Effectively Communicating Food and Nutrition Science: Leading Consumers to Better Health.”
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All About Caffeine: Clarifying the Controversies Surrounding Caffeine and Health CPE Program

The International Food Information Council Foundation has developed a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved continuing professional education (CPE) online program on the subject of Caffeine and Health.
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Background on Functional Foods

“Functional Foods” are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. You can take greater control of your health through the food choices you make, knowing that some foods can provide specific health benefits. Examples can include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fortified or enhanced foods and beverages, and some dietary supplements.
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Breakfast Recipes: Wacky Wafflewich

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Field to Market: Using Sustainable Agriculture to Meet the World’s Future Food Needs | 2/26/2010

The question of how to ensure the availability of enough food for future generations is becoming inc more »
An Eye toward Personalized Nutrition and the Future of Food Fortification | 2/26/2010

This article is the third and final article in a series on food fortification. The first article, “I more »
First Lady Launches Childhood Obesity Initiative | 2/26/2010

Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in January, First Lady Michelle Obama announced in January more »

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