The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Scientific Panel on additives has established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for the low-calorie sweetener stevia, clearing the way for broader approvals of the popular ingredient as a sweetener in the European Union. The Panel has recommended an ADI of 4 mg/kg body weight/day...
Read MoreToo much time in front of the television has long been linked to childhood obesity. But new research by the University of California, Los Angeles, now suggests it’s the commercials that are making kids fat. Although the effect was seen among all children studied, it was strongest for children younger than seven-years-old,...
Read MoreFor people who have dieted this year and are trying to maintain a healthful weight, turkey leftovers — without the stuffing — may be a smart strategy going forward, according to a new report. In the largest diet study in Europe to date, foods that were high in protein and...
Read MoreATLANTA (December 31, 2009) – Recessionistas and calorie counters will be leading the way in 2010, according to the Calorie Control Council. Recessionistas will be looking for value while also considering their overall health and counting calories. (The Calorie Control Council is an international association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat...
Read MoreThe Calorie Control Council is concerned about a study presented at an October 2009 meeting of the American College of Nephrology in San Diego, at which presenters allege that “artificially sweetened soda” (diet sodas) impact kidney function or otherwise cause kidney problems or kidney damage. However, the study findings do not...
Read MoreA new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance. Researchers analyzed calorie, protein, carbohydrate, fat and beverage intake, as well as the dietary restraint of over 300 individuals. The researchers...
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