US Warns Some Food Manufacturers | Foodfacts.com

FDA cites labels for baby food, nuts, other products; Agency set to issue draft labeling guidelines soon

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Foodfacts.com Blog staff has learned via Reuters news service that U.S. health regulators warned units of a leading food product company and more than a dozen other foodmakers about overstating or misstating the nutritional value of baby food, nuts and other products on their labels.

Most of the letters made public on Wednesday accuse the companies of making claims on their food packages and websites over trans fat content, antioxidant advantages, and omega-3 benefits that fail to Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Read more…

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Overweight Kids | Foodfacts.com

A few years ago, the Australian Government launched a $6 million campaign to reduce Child obesity and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) welcomed the focus on kids’ health. Read more…

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Childhood Obesity | Foodfacts.com

Causes of Childhood Obesity

As with adult-onset obesity, childhood obesity has multiple causes centering around an imbalance between energy in (calories obtained from food) and energy out (calories expended in the basal metabolic rate and physical activity). Childhood obesity most likely results from an interaction of nutritional, psychological, familial, and physiological factors. Read more…

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Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD. An article in the Nutrition Review examines the literature on the topic and reveals that a gluten-free diet can affect children’s recovery. Read more…

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Food Allergies | Foodfacts.com

If you want to practice healthy eating, it is important to do what is best for your specific body. Although some food might be extremely healthy for most people, if you have a food allergy, these foods can be harmful for your body. About 2% of people in the United States suffer from true from allergies, and many, many more suffer from sensitivities to certain foods. It is important to learn about food allergies and sensitivities in order to prevent them and treat them in both yourself and your children. Read more…

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In a very interesting blog post, Kelly Rudnicki, also known as the “Food Allergy Mama,” writes about an allergy incident with her son at his school. This also makes us wonder how many reactions occur due to food sensitivities with children..and parents might not even be aware of it. FoodFacts is dedicated to providing comprehensive and objective information about hidden ingredients within the foods we eat.

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Source:  Food Allergy Mama

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