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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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As the holidays approach, so do the celebrations, cookies, and cocktails that make seasonal indulgence acceptable. However, along with that includes the potential to accumulate a few extra holiday pounds. Luckily, there are ways to enjoy the holiday season without needing to go on a diet come New Years. The International Food Information Council Foundation joined by best-selling author Brian Wansink, PhD is offering resources and tips to help consumers enjoy the holiday season minus any weight
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The 2009 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food, Nutrition, & Health, conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation, is the fourth annual, nationally representative, quantitative study designed to gain insights from consumers on various food safety, nutrition, and health-related topics.
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There is a growing awareness by the general public of the degree of sustainability of our food and leverage products. Some say that while farming practices using the latest food technology are more productive and cost-efficient, they also have negative economic, environmental and social effects.
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The following Q&A provides a brief glimpse into some of the most common questions about modern food technology and its impact on food safety, nutrition, health, and the environment.
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