Tackling Chad #39;s nutrition crisis
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Although childhood obesity rates are at an all-time high, restaurants have not seemed to have completely caught on yet.
A recent study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) found that 97 percent of children's meals available at the top restaurant chains don't meet recommended nutritional guidelines. Chicken fingers, burgers and fries continue to take center stage on kids' menus, and recommendations to improve the nutritional value of foods offered to kids have largely gone unanswered.
Recently when eating at a chain Mexican restaurant, I browsed the kids' menu. While there were a variety of choices for entrees, it was unclear by the meal description how the food is prepared. For example, an entree called Chicken Bites could be baked, grilled or fried, so a name like Grilled Chicken Bites would indicate a clearly healthier option. Fruits and veggies were well represented in the menu of side items, but a dessert was also included in each meal. Overall, I was surprised at the large size of the entree portion of the kids' meals and felt that the total amount included in the combination of foods provided in one kids' meal was in excess of what a child of any age needs in one sitting.
Besides, hitting the mark on healthy and nutritious kids' meals is about more than offering slices of fruit as an alternative to fries. It is about serving fresh, high quality foods in child-friendly portions. CSPI's nutrition
Although it is common knowledge that restaurant food is not prepared as healthfully as home-cooked meals, families do want healthier options to choose from when dining out, especially for children. Of 19 common restaurant chains surveyed, nine offered no meals that meet the National Restaurant Association's nutrition standards for kids' meals.
The CSPI recommends that restaurants redo their kids' menus to at a minimum meet the standards of the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell Program. They also suggest that restaurants offer more whole grains, serve fruits or veggies as a default side item instead of fries, and continue to lower the sodium content of meals.
Here are some ways your family can eat healthfully when dining out:
" Speak up and make special request if needed such as "dressing on the side" or "hold the mayo" to cut back on added fat and calories.
" Create a kids' meal out of a combination of regular menu items such as side salads, soups, and side items.
" Share an adult meal. An adult restaurant meal is usually plenty of food to share with a child or split among a few children.
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April 12, 2013 at 1:00 AM Team "Phat Beets" plating their dish as time runs out. Courtesy of Nutrition Graduate Student Association. Ali Soukovich/Collegian
Student chefs will battle it out this Saturday for the title of Iron Chef PSU in the fifth annual Iron Chef Competition .
The event is free and open to public and will run from 1:30 to 4 p.m. It will be held in the Hintz Family Alumni Center, although the actual cooking will take place in the Henderson Building. A live video feed will be shown in the family center for the public to watch while the chefs compete.
The chefs will work as teams to create multiple dishes in hopes of impressing the judges. This year, a total of nine teams have entered into the competition.
Before being allowed to compete, each team had to raise at least $100 to be donated to the State College Area Food Bank .
The teams will be given one hour to create multiple dishes for the judges. The food will be judged on taste, appearance and overall creativity.
The chefs are also required to incorporate a secret ingredient into each dish that will be given to them at the start of the competition, Wendy Stein (graduate student- nutrition) said.
It will be a fun experience to watch the different chefs cook with the unique ingredient, she said.
The event is sponsored by the Nutrition Graduate Student Association, which first organized the competition in 2008.
Maureen Spill , former president of NGSA, was the brains behind the operation at the time.
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Mason City Schools Child Nutrition Supervisor Tamara Earl, SNS, recently joined 1,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country at the School Nutrition Associations 41st annual Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C.
Earl, vice president of the School Nutrition Association of Ohio since August, attended the conference to ensure Ohio has a voice at the national conference.
During the conference, Earl joined colleagues in discussing new nutrition standards for school meals and proposed regulations for foods sold in school vending machines, a la carte lines and snack bars. LACs Charge to the Hill allowed attendees to meet with members of Congress to discuss these topics and urge their support for school meal programs, which serve nearly 32 million students each school day. Partnered with Louise Easterly, Kettering Food Service Supervisor, and Dave Hackman and Carole Erb of JTM Foods, Earl met with representatives of Steve Chabots (District 1), Joyce Beattys (District 3) and Bill Johnsons (District 6) offices.
The conference came at a critical time as school cafeterias continue to implement new nutrition standards for school meals, which require more whole grains, fruits and vegetables and less sodium and calories on student lunch trays.
With Congress weighing new budget cuts and the U.S. Department of Agriculture drafting additional regulations for school cafeterias, it is critical for our leaders to hear directly from the experts in school nutrition on the importance of school meal programs to the health, well-being and academic success of Americas students, said School Nutrition Association President Sandra Ford, SNS.
Q: How long have you served as vice president of SNA? What do you do in that role?
A: I was elected last year and assumed the office on Aug. 1, 2013. I will serve this year and succeed to the office of president-elect on Aug. 1, 2014, and then president and president-elect.
In the role of vice president, I participated in the Legislative Action Conference sponsored by the national School Nutrition Association. I also recently chaired an Industry Seminar for members; industry participants included food manufacturers, equipment, and food distributors that support the needs of school food service. With the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act that reauthorized the National School Lunch Program, manufacturers continue to respond with reformulated products and it is essential for those in school food service to remain informed.
Q: What was the purpose of the conference?
A: The National School Lunch program is the largest of the federal child nutrition programs serving more than 31.6 million students per day. The School Nutrition Association is dedicated to protecting and enhancing childrens health and well-being through school meals and nutrition education. The Legislative Action Conference is an opportunity for us in the business to have a voice with congressional representatives regarding the impact of legislation on our programs.
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ITHACA, N.Y., April 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBORD(R), the leading provider of food and nutrition management, cashless card, and integrated security software solutions, today announces new enhancements to NetNutrition(R) that support QR code access to nutrition and allergen information. A QR (quick response) code is a type of two-dimensional bar code that can be read by a smartphone, typically linking to a URL.
NetNutrition Easily Displays Nutrition Labels for Menu Items on Mobile Devices
CBORD's NetNutrition is an online software solution that lets customers view menu offerings, identify possible allergens or food intolerances, select diet preferences (e.g. vegan, kosher, sustainable), and analyze the nutritional content of meals. This latest enhancement gives customers the ability to scan QR codes to immediately view nutrition labels for specific items or directly access menus within NetNutrition.
QR codes can be placed on labels for pre-packaged items or on signage in dining locations. Codes posted throughout a food court or cafe can link the customer to the daily menu, along with an interactive nutritional calculator and allergen filter. NetNutrition's support of QR codes makes it simple for customers to plan and build their meals from the convenience of their mobile devices. Any changes to ingredients, recipes, or menus will be reflected in NetNutrition without needing to edit or replace the QR codes.
With NetNutrition, providing access to nutritional information has never been easier or more accurate. "We hear this time and again," explains Kate Hill, Product Director for CBORD, "that food service professionals need easy, convenient, and creative ways to display and promote nutrition information in dining areas. With NetNutrition, customers have the power to make informed, healthy decisions about the food they buy and eat."
Fully integrated with CBORD's Foodservice Suite(R) and NetMenu(R) software applications, NetNutrition automatically updates as it is powered by existing menu data. Most recently, the introduction of NetNutrition(R) Cloud(TM) makes the same capabilities available without the need for a premise-based application.
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CBORD serves colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, corporations, senior living facilities, supermarkets, and a host of other market segments. CBORD's products are used in campus ID card privilege control, access control, integrated security, housing services, food service, catering, nutrition services, online ordering, and other institution-wide activities. Founded in 1975, The CBORD Group serves more than 6,000 clients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia. To learn more about CBORD, visit http://www.cbord.com.
The CBORD Group, Inc. operates as a unit of Roper Industries, Inc., a diversified growth company and a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, transportation, medical, education, and SaaS-based information networks.
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When additional nutrition and hydration are needed food should come first. However, sports drinks, bars and gels can be useful in supplementing an athletes meal plan immediately before, during, and after events. /Courtesy: Grand Traverse Nutrition
When additional nutrition and hydration are needed food should come first. However, sports drinks, bars and gels can be useful in supplementing an athletes meal plan immediately before, during, and after events. Sports foods may be especially helpful in cases where prolonged, high-intensity exercise limits eating opportunity, there is a high risk of intolerance and stomach (GI) upset, poor appetite around training and events, or food availability is limited.
If fluid needs are higher than carb needs: sports drinks with lower carb content or diluted sports drinks may be used. If carb needs are greater than fluid needs, sport drinks with higher carb content can be use or supplemented with sport gels/beans, or sport bars. As Coach Lisa recommended for Marc this week, he (and Lauren) should experiment with sports food and drinks to find quick energy sources that satisfy their taste preference and are well tolerated during training runs of 45 minutes or longer.
Sports drinksare designed to deliver a balanced amount of carb, fluid and electrolytes for rehydration and refueling before, during and after exercise. Used before exercise sports drinks may be part of the pre-exercise meal/snack or taken immediately before exercise to top up fluid and fuel status. Used during exercise sports drinks have a major role in promoting hydration and refueling during the exercise session. Used after exercise sports drinks can be part of post-exercise recovery snacks and meals to assist with glycogen replacement and rehydration.
There is a wide variety of ready to drink and powdered forms of sports drinks available in the stores, which vary according by flavor, carb, and electrolyte content as well as other ingredients. General agreement is, in order to provide fast delivery of fuel and fluid and to promote GI tolerance and drinkability, sports drinks should contain a range of 4-8% or 24-48 g/20 FL oz(4-8 g/100 ml) of carb and 140-400 mg/20 FL oz (23-69 mg/100mL) of sodium. A blend of carbs such as glucose and fructose and/or maltodextrin (multiple transportable carbs) helps increase absorption to allow for a better tolerated higher carb intake and increase muscle energy production from carb taken during exercise.
Sport gels provide a compact and portable, quickly digested source of carb which can easily be eaten just before or during exercise to help meet carb needs. Sport beans/chews are another source of carb in a chewy jelly bean/gummy form that is easily consumed and digested, which offer more flexibility with timing of intake as individual pieces can be eaten at frequent intervals. These products can also be used to supplement a high carb training diet or for carb loading as well as post-exercise carb recovery.
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Extend Nutrition is reaching out to tens of thousands people across the country this year as they travel to events aimed at improving the lives of people with diabetes.
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The main thing is changing my diet, said Shapiro as he munched on samples of diabetic-foods such as bars and crunchy snacks. Shapiro, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 12 years ago, said, This is a good product and it works.
He was one of an estimated 2,000 people on Saturday, March 23, 2013, who attended the TCOYD (Taking Control of Your Diabetes) conference in Santa Clara, California. The diabetes snacks he tasted are from Extend Nutrition, a leader in diabetes nutrition that offers a line of patented, doctor-developed snacks clinically proven to offer valuable benefits for people with diabetes.
The diabetic-foods company will continue to reach out to people just like Shapiro as it travels throughout the country this year to diabetic events aimed at improving the lives of people with diabetes.
The next few months begin with events planned for April 13, both in Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. Those two expos are estimated to reach a combined 14,000 people.
In May and June, Extend Nutrition will reach about 40,000 people as it participates in two ADA expos on May 4 (Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR); two more on May 18 (Savannah, GA, TCOYD, and San Antonio, Texas, ADA); and one on June 29-30 in San Jose, CA, Fit Expo).
The diabetes events include health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, non-profit organizations and leading health experts focusing on the management of diabetes, research and prevention.
The events are important to Extend Nutrition, said Jonathan Lindberg, the companys community outreach manager, because they match the companys goal to improve the lives of people with diabetes.
Participating in conferences reminds us all what is really important about our jobs and that is helping people live healthier and happier lives, Lindberg said. It is an invaluable experience to speak with members of the community and hear their opinion.
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With reports surfacing regarding the safety of carnitine, Gaspari Nutrition speaks out in support of the popular sports nutrition ingredient.
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We proudly use Lonza Carnipure in Richs product line because of the impeccable body of research they have developed supporting its efficacy as a sports nutrition ingredient and outstanding safety record. Its unfortunate that some of the negative sentiment trends in the media regarding energy drinks are fueling this sensationalism. Carnipures purity and safety record is without question. said Vice President of Brand Strategy & Product Development, Daniel Pierce.
Lonza, a leading supplier in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and nutraceuticals has provided the following guidance.
A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic (US) has been published in Nature Medicine regarding the role of intestinal microbiota and cardiovascular risk factors. The publication is a compilation of human, in vivo and in vitro studies designed to look at the impact of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) on cardiovascular disease risk.
The study authors identified L-carnitine in red meat as a potential source of TMAO. Dietary L-carnitine that is not absorbed is metabolized by gut microbes to trimethylamine (TMA) or gamma butyrobetaine. TMA is subsequently absorbed and oxidized in the liver to form TMAO1.
TMA is an amine that obtained through dietary intake of high TMA containing foods, such as marine fish, or through degradation of dietary precursors by the intestinal microflora. Other dietary precursors include choline and phosphatdiylcholine. TMAO is efficiently excreted from the body by the kidneys and individuals with normal liver and kidney function may excrete up to 40 mg of TMAO per day2.
More than 2000 scientific articles have been published in the last 50 years on carnitine and heart health3. L-carnitine has been shown to support healthy cholesterol levels, increase exercise tolerance in peripheral artery disease and congestive heart failure patients, and may help increase blood flow and decrease instances of ischemia in patients with angina4.
Lonza is confident that the safety and quality of Carnipure is not compromised. The safety of L-carnitine has been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The Scientific Committee on Food from EFSA concluded that the use of L-carnitine in foods poses no safety risk to consumers5. An independent expert committee has also determined that L-carnitine is GRAS (generally recognized as safe). Lonza believes Carnipure is a safe and efficacious product to support optimum health and we continue to monitor and evaluate the latest scientific developments.
1. Reuter SE and Evans AM. (2012) Carnitine and Acylcarnitines: Pharmacokinetic, pharmacological and clinical aspects. Clin Pharmacokinet 51()9):553-572
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Scholarships are available for students who are interested in studying nutrition and dietetics.
There are few things more important to your health and well-being than knowing what kinds of food you should and shouldn't put into your body.
With 60 million Americans over the age of 20 that are obese, and 9 million children and teens overweight, the subject of proper nutrition is a hot topic right now so much so that even the first lady is getting involved in a big way. Michelle Obama has initiated a campaign to eliminate childhood obesity and speaks regularly about the importance of childhood nutrition, advocating for healthier school lunch options, a new food pyramid and access to affordable healthy food.
With so much attention being paid to aproper diet, you can bet there will be plenty of jobs available for those who are looking at a career in nutrition and dietetics. If you're passionate about healthy eating, thesescholarshipsfor nutrition majors may be right up your alley.
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If you're enrolled in a nutrition or dietetics program, you should seriously consider joiningThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For only $50, you can become a student member and take advantage of the many benefits the Academy offers, including the opportunity to apply for scholarships.
In fact, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to students at all levels, awarding scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 every year. To learn more about the application process, visit theacademy's website. In addition to scholarships, there's also the opportunity to apply for one of theircontinuing education, recognition or program development awards.
Scholarships are also available through many of the organization's individual affiliate dietetic associations and practice groups. Just be aware that some require specific group membership or residency in a specific state.
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Another great scholarship opportunity for those interested in studying nutrition comes fromCANFIT, an organization committed to working with communities and policymakers to ensure kids in low-income communities and communities of color are in healthy eating and physically active environments. Students living in California and of African-American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic descent are encouraged to apply for CANFIT's graduate and undergraduatescholarship opportunities.
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Newswise CHICAGO Consistent access to safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food and water is a fundamental human right, and is particularly important in helping developing nations to achieve food and nutrition security, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in its newly updated position paper, Nutrition Security in Developing Nations: Sustainable Food, Water and Health.
Achieving food and nutrition security also includes policies, systems, programs and practices that are self-sufficient and environmentally and economically sustainable, according to the Academy.
The Academys position paper has been published in the April Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and can be found on the Academys website. It states: It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that all people should have consistent access to an appropriately nutritious diet of food and water, coupled with a sanitary environment, adequate health services and care that ensure a healthy and active life for all household members.The Academy supports policies, systems, programs and practices that work with developing nations to achieve nutrition security and self-sufficiency while being environmentally and economically sustainable.
Nutrition security includes access to nutritious foods and drinkable water; knowledge, resources and skills for healthy living; prevention, treatment and care for diseases affecting nutrition status; and safety net systems during crisis situations, such as natural disasters or social and political turmoil, according to the Academy.
Throughout the world, approximately 30 percent of children under age 5 are stunted in their growth and 18 percent are underweight. While these percentages are decreasing, they remain unacceptably high in some regions. In addition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies affect about 36 percent of the worlds population.
The Academys position paper focuses on nutrient deficiencies in developing nations and the contributions especially on the part of food and nutrition practitioners that are necessary to create global solutions.
The Academys position paper addresses many factors contributing to nutrition security, including sustainable use of resources; agricultural systems; maternal, infant and child health; gender equality; universal primary education; food and water systems; economic systems; partnerships for development; national food and nutrition policies, laws and programs; and proposed solutions.
Registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, registered and other health practitioners play an important role in achieving global nutrition security, domestically and internationally. The Academys position paper outlines ways nutrition professionals can become involved in promoting global nutrition security.
The Academys position paper was written by registered dietitian Stacia M. Nordin, sustainable nutritionist, Malawi; Marie Boyle, professor and chair, foods and nutrition program, College of Saint Elizabeth; and Teresa M. Kemmer, assistant professor, South Dakota State University.
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As triathalon season approaches each year, my patient roster becomes peppered with endurance athletes emerging from the winter hiatus. As they look ahead to triathlons, half-marathons, marathons and other highly-competitive events, questions arise about the beverages, bars and energy shots they should use to fuel these athletic endeavors.
[See Performance Foods: What and When to Eat Before Your Next Workout.]
I've reported previously about a category of poorly-absorbed carbohydrates called FODMAPs, which range from fructose and lactose to sugar alcohols (or polyols) and bean-derived galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). In susceptible people--and particularly in larger doses--these carbs can trigger symptoms like gas, bloating and diarrhea. As it turns out, sports nutrition products are generally loaded with high-FODMAP ingredients.
As a result, sports nutrition products are terribly difficult to navigate for endurance athletes with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other food sensitivities. To complicate matters, many of these products are sold as dietary supplements rather than as food; their labels, therefore, may not disclose all the details one needs to decipher what's actually in them and at what levels. What's a sensitive-bellied Ironman to do?
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-- Learn the lingo: High-FODMAP ingredients hide behind other terms on ingredient labels, particularly in sports nutrition products. Lactose isn't likely to be listed on a label, but you'll be getting plenty of it in a product with whey, whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate or (powdered) milk at the top of the ingredient list.
Fructose is easily recognizable as a stand-alone ingredient or within high-fructose corn syrup--but lurks undercover in ingredients like invert sugar; inulin/chicory root extract; fruit juice concentrates from apple, orange, pear or grape; agave nectar; and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS). "Low carb" and "reduced sugar" are code words for "sweetened artificially," so be on the lookout for sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, erythritol or maltitol--these can create bloating and diarrhea. Sucralose, while not technically a FODMAP, can also cause gastrointestinal upset in some, particularly at doses in the 5- to 10-gram range.
-- Take stock of your food sensitivities: If you rely heavily on sports nutrition products but find many don't agree with your stomach, it may be worth getting tested for lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and/or celiac disease to help pinpoint specific ingredients you may need to avoid.
[See Food Intolerance: Fact and Fiction.]
If you're not fructose intolerant, there's no need to avoid the fructose-containing FODMAPs. If you are fructose intolerant, you'll want to avoid both fructose and sugar alcohols. The more data you have, the easier it will be to zero in on products you're able to tolerate. A qualified registered dietitian can help you assess symptoms as they relate to the foods you eat to narrow down which food intolerances may be worth testing for.
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Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Health Care of the Republic of Tatarstan with the aim of modernizing the Republic`s public health sector through fortified nutrition. The MOU was signed today in Amsterdam (Netherlands) in the presence of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands.
Under the terms of the MOU, DSM and the Ministry of Health Care of the Republic of Tatarstan will implement a study for the provision of vitamins to patients (children and adults) admitted for treatment to in-patient hospitals to measure the effectiveness of a specially developed vitamin and mineral complex. Following a positive outcome, the objective is to start adding vitamins/minerals when providing in-patient medical care in hospitals in the Republic of Tatarstan.
The strategic partnership between DSM and the Republic of Tatarstan has been developed within the framework of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Netherlands. The Russian Federation`s Healthy Nutrition strategy for 2020 aims at preserving and strengthening public health and preventing of nutrition related diseases. It has been concluded that based on the current demographic situation in the Russian Federation, a change in nutrition patterns is needed to increase the life expectancy of the Russian population.
Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic of Tatarstan, said: "On behalf of the Republic of Tatarstan I fully support DSM in its efforts to further develop its successful cooperation that started in 2010 in Naberezhnye Chelny with the production of animal nutrition. Full and regular supply of the body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements is one of the key factors in maintaining health. This joint project of DSM, the Institute of Nutrition and the Ministry of Health will enable the introduction of preventive fortification as a standard provision of medical assistance in the hospitals of the Republic."
Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the DSM Managing Board, said: "As the world`s largest producer of micronutrients, DSM has the expertise and resources needed to support an effective governmental food fortification program. An insufficient vitamin A intake can have a negative effect on the efficiency of hospital treatment, but also lowers patients` resistance. I am proud that we will work with the Ministry of Health Care in Tatarstan to begin to reduce vitamin deficiencies and subsequently increase life expectancy and I hope we will be able to expand this initiative to other regions of the Russian Federation."
For DSM, Russia is one of the High Growth Economies the company is focusing on in executing its strategy DSM in motion: driving focused growth. DSM`s main business areas in Russia are food and feed ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediate products, biotechnology, UHMWPE-based materials, resins and engineering plastics. Through its business activities, DSM meets the needs and trends in the Russian Federation. In 2012, DSM celebrated 20 years of presence in Russia.
In 2010 DSM started a joint venture in Tatarstan to contribute to Russia`s goal of reaching a higher self-sufficiency in animal protein production and supply by securing better animal nutrition. In 2011 DSM entered into a long-term partnership in the area of engineering plastics with JSC KuibyshevAzot in Tolyatti (Samara Region) in order to supply locally produced products to the automotive and electrical & electronics industries.
DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living.(TM) Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM`s 23,500 employees deliver annual net sales of around 9 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext. More information can be found at http://www.dsm.com.
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As government, medical, academic and industry representatives gather at the first regional World Health Summit in Singapore, a group of nutrition organizations including global non-government organizations and Royal DSM called for urgent action to ensure adequate nutrition for children in their first 1,000 days of life.
A third of all children in Asia are stunted, or too short for their age - a key indicator of chronic malnutrition. Malnutrition during a child`s critical early years damages their intellectual and physical development, limiting their future economic participation, and increases their vulnerability to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adulthood. The World Bank estimates that India, where 48% of children are stunted and over 30% of children are born with a low birth weight, loses approximately 3% of annual GDP due to malnutrition.
The nutrition group, which includes World Vision, Save the Children, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), the Essential Micronutrients Foundation and industry partner Royal DSM, called on Summit delegates to commit to nutrition support as a key input to sustainable health and economic development outcomes. It called on governments to promote adequate health and nutrition for women of reproductive age, particularly pregnant and lactating women, to ensure their children have a head-start in good nutritional status. Through public-private partnerships, the private sector can support countries in improving diets by fortifying staples and making vitamin and mineral supplements affordable to the poor.
"The nutritional challenges faced by millions of children across Asia, coupled with increased economic inequality, can only be tackled through strong public-private partnerships. This combination of expertise and experience, with a profound sense of responsibility, are the very best tools we have for ridding the world of malnutrition," said Stephan Tanda, Managing Board Member of Royal DSM, on behalf of the group, adding that it welcomed interest and participation from key stakeholders across both sectors.
Singapore`s successes in maternal and child health can serve as a model for other countries. Since its independence, the country has achieved one of the lowest infant and under-five mortality rates in the world. With its strategic location and regional hub status in Asia, Singapore can play an important role in fostering greater public-private partnerships in the region to improve nutrition in the first 1,000 days.
Malnutrition is associated with poor feeding practices and other lack of access clean water, sanitation, healthcare, social protection and initiatives to empower women. There is compelling evidence connecting maternal nutrition to increased risks in their offspring of developing chronic disease, particularly diabetes and heart disease, later in life. Both undernutrition and overnutrition can have long term adverse effects. Of particular concern is the rapidly rising incidence of gestational diabetes and maternal obesity in Asia, which has major implications for the next generation.
"Economic growth alone will not solve the world`s nutrition problems - political leadership is absolutely necessary," asserted the group. "Governments must understand that investing in both mother and child nutrition, especially in the first 1000 days, means investing in their country`s economic future."
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DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living.(TM) Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM`s 23,500 employees deliver annual net sales of about 9 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Driven by a vision of a world without malnutrition, GAIN was created in 2002 at a Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly on Children. GAIN supports public-private partnerships to increase access to the missing nutrients in diets necessary for people, communities and economies to be stronger and healthier. With a current daily reach of over 667 million people in more than 30 countries, GAIN`s goal is to improve the lives of one billion people by 2015 within the most vulnerable populations around the world through access to sustainable nutrition solutions. Website: http://www.gainhealth.org/
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Leading nutrition organizations issue call to prioritize child nutrition for a healthier, more prosperous Asia
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Herbalife (HLF) announced an exclusive nutrition sponsorship deal with Latin musics premier event, the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards taking place in Miami on April 22-25.
As official nutrition sponsor of the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards, Herbalife will supply all attendees, speakers and artists with nutritious snacks such as protein bars, hydration and energy drinks throughout the event. Herbalife products will also be available at the VIP lounge for conference panelists at the JW Marriott Marquis, and at the Artist Gifting Suite at the BankUnited Center in Miami.
The 2013 Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards Presented by State Farm in Association with Pepsi features three days of provocative presentations and panel discussions, exclusive Q&As, never-before-heard case studies from the biggest brands and digital marketers; cutting-edge artist showcases featuring some of the hottest acts; and access to parties and networking opportunities with senior executives and artists who are moving the industry forward. Registration to the Conference also includes access to the Billboard BASH a pre-Billboard Latin Music Awards party featuring performances by some of this years finalists - and The Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm. The Billboard Latin Music Awards, produced and broadcast live by Telemundo, is the only recognition that truly reflects the best in Latin music, as determined by actual sales and radio play. For more information, please visit: http://www.BillboardLatinConference.com, or follow the event on: Facebook/Billboard and Twitter: @Billboard with the hashtag #BBLATIN.
We are truly excited about partnering this year with the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards and introducing our brand and our line of products to the Latin music community. We believe its a great fit and look forward to continue promoting a healthy lifestyle and keeping all conference attendees and talent properly hydrated and energized throughout the conference and during rehearsals, stated Ibi Fleming, senior vice president and managing director, Herbalife North America.
Herbalife, a global nutrition company that sells weight management, nutrition, and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle, has traditionally been associated with sports sponsorships such as the Los Angeles Galaxy, FC Barcelona and Leo Messi. With this new agreement, Herbalife is expanding its brand awareness and exposure to the Latin music industry and hundreds of music professionals, including radio programmers and top recording Latin artists.
Having Herbalife join this years line of partners as official nutrition sponsor is a perfect match for our event, said Cebele Marquez, Sponsorship and Business Development Manager. We want to ensure that our conference attendees, speakers and participating artists stay healthy and properly energized during the multiple panel sessions and events leading up to the awards show on April 25. Were delighted to welcome Herbalife as a sponsor and look forward to a great program.
Herbalife also sponsors over 100 sporting events, teams and athletes around the world that reflect the companys commitment to a healthy active life supported by good nutrition. These sponsorships include the Herbalife Los Angeles Triathlon, and Pumas soccer club in Mexico.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) is a global nutrition company that sells weight management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 80 countries to and through a network of independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife's website contains information about Herbalife, including financial and other information for investors at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.