AUT media release Friday 10 August 2012

Nutrition expert calls for IOC to drop junk food

Corporate, commercial sponsorship agreements with International and National Olympic Committees are undermining the future for our children, says a leading nutrition expert.

AUT professor of nutrition Elaine Rush says the NZOC should put pressure on their colleagues at the IOC to remove the public exposure to McDonalds and Coca Cola as major sponsors of the Olympics.

The IOC five rings along with McDonalds and Coca Cola are among the most recognisable brands in the word.

Collectively these three brands have immense power, and they will leave a legacy not of corporate social responsibility but of marketing junk food to children.

One ad, which has been screening during the games, features a small child eating McDonalds chips while watching the Olympics," says Elaine Rush.

We know that children look up to the athletes at the Olympics and rightly so. They are amazing athletes who have dedicated their lives to representing their country by achieving at the highest level.

Millions of children receive the message linking fast food and drink with sporting achievement. This will not only be detrimental for their long-term health but adversely affects all of society. Products from both Coca Cola and McDonalds are energy rich but nutrient-poor. So not only is this adding to the obesity epidemic it is leading to our children having a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.

Maybe McDonalds and Coca Cola are moving in the right direction by introducing healthier options but these foods and drink options still represent a fraction of their total sales.

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Nutrition expert calls for IOC to drop junk food

Corporate, commercial sponsorship agreements with International and National Olympic Committees are undermining the future for our children, says a leading nutrition expert.

AUT professor of nutrition Elaine Rush says the NZOC should put pressure on their colleagues at the IOC to remove the public exposure to McDonalds and Coca Cola as major sponsors of the Olympics.

The IOC five rings along with McDonalds and Coca Cola are among the most recognisable brands in the word.

Collectively these three brands have immense power, and they will leave a legacy not of corporate social responsibility but of marketing junk food to children.

"One ad, which has been screening during the games, features a small child eating McDonalds chips while watching the Olympics," says Elaine Rush.

"We know that children look up to the athletes at the Olympics and rightly so. They are amazing athletes who have dedicated their lives to representing their country by achieving at the highest level.

"Millions of children receive the message linking fast food and drink with sporting achievement. This will not only be detrimental for their long-term health but adversely affects all of society. Products from both Coca Cola and McDonalds are energy rich but nutrient-poor. So not only is this adding to the obesity epidemic it is leading to our children having a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.

"Maybe McDonalds and Coca Cola are moving in the right direction by introducing healthier options but these foods and drink options still represent a fraction of their total sales."

Professor Elaine Rush is convenor of the public lecture which is part of the ANZOS 2012 conference on obesity in October called: "For Our Children's Children."

The Ministry of Health estimates that one in 12 children (2 to 14) in New Zealand are obese as are more than a quarter of all adults over 15 years of age. The figures are worse for Maori and Pasifika adults where approximately half are obese.

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CHICO, CA--(Marketwire -08/08/12)- Star Nutrition, Inc. (STAU), a California-based diversified health and wellness industry firm, has signed a contract with the Pin Group to increase product distribution to home-shopping channels and "big box" stores. Pin Group will utilize its affiliations with major retailers to help Incrediwear products become available to more consumers nationwide under the brand Bambosa, which uses Incrediwear technology.

"The consumer demand for our products has never been higher. And while our comprehensive network of distributors have done a great job getting our products to market, we really feel like Pin Group can help take us to that next level," says Star Nutrition CEO Jackson Corley. "We're really excited to get started on this business relationship and see Star Nutrition grow to new heights."

The new relationship will now include television, radio, print, direct mail, retail and home-shopping channels. The two-minute and 30-minute television segments were shot in May, while radio and print ads were finished last month. An infomercial will begin immediately in print and radio, and there will be a beta test of the television version.

"We always have to be mindful that we are working high-end, superior products as we have an excellent reputation to maintain," said Michael Xirinachs, CEO of Pin Group. "And the Incrediwear line matches up with our philosophy brilliantly. Their products are used and loved by some of the most amazing athletes worldwide, and that says a lot to us. We can't wait to work with them and build a Direct Response channel, as well as leverage our affiliations with major retailers."

Incrediwear products, such as the Incredisocks and Incredibrace lines, couple proven health benefits with extreme comfort. Because of their anion technology, the products increase circulation, regulate temperature, are antimicrobial and wick away moisture.

About Star Nutrition, Inc. California-based Star Nutrition is a publicly traded company (STAU) that prides itself on providing innovative, over-the-counter health care products. Its mission is to focus on producing products that will enhance the lives and wellness of its customers.

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --GNC Holdings, Inc. (GNC), the nation's largest specialty retailer of health, wellness and sports nutrition products, today announced the nationwide availability of MARKED, a new comprehensive line of performance nutrition products developed by leading GNC scientists and wellness experts in partnership with Mark Wahlberg. The MARKED line consisting of seven sports and active nutrition products provides the ultimate performance nutrition for anyone who wants to achieve their health and fitness goals.

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"Much of my success can be attributed to my dedication and hard work. I push myself to be the best that I can, from acting to staying in peak physical shape. I'm committed to living a healthy and productive life and helping the people around me do the same," said Mark Wahlberg. "That's why I teamed up with GNC, a brand I trust for quality and integrity, to develop MARKED and, I'm proud the line will contribute to my foundation that supports inner city youth."

MARKED is now available in GNC stores and GNC.com, and is expected to be widely available through other leading retailers in the U.S. and abroad this year. A portion of all sales of MARKED products will benefit the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for inner city youth.

"GNC and Mark share a strong mutual passion for helping people improve their quality of life through proper exercise, diet and supplementation. I have seen Mark repetitively reinforce this message in his everyday life and could not be more pleased that we are undertaking this initiative together," said Joe Fortunato, President and CEO.

Every MARKED product has been rigorously tested for banned substances by HFL Sports Science, a world-class sports anti-doping lab, and based on cutting edge nutritional science using only the highest quality ingredients. Each product also features Mark Wahlberg's exclusive Supplementation and Nutrition Plan for improving strength, lean mass and workout performance to maximize muscle size and definition. The products can be taken individually or stacked and are designed to deliver optimal results:

"We are very proud of our partnership with Mark and look forward to growing this brand to help others who aspire to live a healthy lifestyle," said Tom Dowd, EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer and General Manager. "In celebration of the launch of MARKED, GNC is deploying street teams in New York City to present exclusive product offers and help inspire consumers to 'Get MARKED' today."

Wahlberg will serve as the leading brand ambassador and will drive the marketing approach for the MARKED product line. As part of this role, on September 20th Wahlberg will participate in a live webcast to discuss the MARKED line and answer questions. Details about how to join will be available at http://www.MarkedNutrition.com in September. For more information about the MARKED line, including additional training tips, visit http://www.MarkedNutrition.com, or GNC.com. Connect with MARKED on Facebook: Facebook.com/MarkedNutrition and follow MARKED on Twitter: @MarkedNutrition

About the Mark Wahlberg Youth FoundationMark Wahlberg and his family established the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation on the belief that no child should be prevented from living up to his or her potential due to financial hardship. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life for teens living in urban communities and distributes funds to support local youth service and enrichment programs nationwide. A life-long member and advocate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Mark comes from a family of nine children with limited means and spent most of his afternoons and evenings at his local club. He credits a large part of his success to the fact that he was fortunate to spend his free time in a positive and nurturing environment. Visit http://www.markwahlbergyouthfoundation.com.

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Ministry of Health Media Release August 6th, 2012

Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People

The new Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People (Aged 2-18 years) were released today by the Ministry of Health.

These guidelines are a handbook for health practitioners who work with and for children and young people.

They provide evidence-based recommendations about food, nutrition and physical activity for this age group.

Two nutrition resources for the public have also been updated to reflect these recommendations.

The Ministry of Health Chief Advisor on Child and Youth Health, Dr Pat Tuohy, said today A concerning finding from recent research was that many children are eating treat foods most days. These are empty calories which fill children up but dont nourish them.

The guidelines provide advice about how to improve childrens nutrition and keep them healthy which includes keeping high fat, sugar or salt food for occasional use only, Dr Tuohy said.

Children and young people (aged 2-18 years) represent a quarter of our total population thats just over a million people.

It is known that good nutrition and physical activity during childhood and adolescence are essential for normal growth and development and will contribute to good health and reduced levels of chronic disease and disability in adulthood.

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By: Philippine News Agency August 6, 2012 9:51 AM

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CEBU CITY - An official of the National Nutrition Council 7 said it has zero malnutrition goal in Central Visayas, composed of the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.

NNC 7 regional nutrition coordinator Dr. Parolita Mission urges all local government units (LGUs) to reduce the percentage of malnutrition in their localities.

There should be no increase in malnutrition incidents, Mission said.

She said NNC 7 is close to achieving its goal because of its increased efforts to implement the nutrition programs of LGUs in the region.

She hailed Talibon, Bohol for scoring 98 percent in the recent evaluation of the local level plan implementation of the Sustainable Programs for Progressive Municipality campaign.

This campaign provides Talibons 25 barangays with birthing clinics. It encourages gardening for food security and raises funds for the program.

Talibon won the Maintenance Award for exemplary performance for six consecutive years.

Outranking the other cities in the region, Toledo City was awarded this years Outstanding City in the Region with a score of 93 percent.

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Abbott Nutrition and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are inviting researchers to bid for cash to fund new diet and cognition-related projects that could help Abbott develop the next generation of brain foods and supplements.

Target groups for studies include full-term and premature infants, pre-adolescent children, healthy adults, elderly adults, cancer patients and traumatic brain injury patients

The Center for Nutrition, Learning, and Memory, a collaboration between the two partners, is seeking pre-proposals by Sept 7, 2012 in its second annual research challenge.

Last year, the center awarded nearly $10m in funding for interdisciplinary research projects involving nutrition, the brain and cognition.

This years funding will be announced by December 17, with the amount awarded based on the quality of proposals.

Cognition research is one of Abbott's top glocal priorities

Speaking to NutraIngredients-USA in May,an Abbott spokeswoman said: Cognition research is one of Abbotts top global priorities."

She added: The research collaboration is intended to help uncover relationships between nutrition and cognition, and carry those discoveries to innovative nutritional products across all of our categories including pediatric, adult and performance nutrition.

Nutrients of interest include the long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), flavonoids and lutein, while target groups include full-term and premature infants, pre-adolescent children, healthy adults, elderly adults, cancer patients and traumatic brain injury patients.

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SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) play a key role in the implementation of nutrition programs.

The BNS reach out to poor households in remote villages and upland areas to bring governments health and nutrition services, said Jemma M. Bacongallo, president of Provincial Association of Barangay Nutrition Scholars in Antique.

Crossing rivers, walking through slippery roads and steep slopes just to reach far-flung communities during Operation Timbang, Parents Nutrition Classes among other activities is a great challenge to us BNS, Bacongallo said.

She said the BNS are inspired most by the thought that we are not working just for our honorarium or reward, but we are on a mission to empower families to become more caring to their children by putting priority to their health, nutrition and education.

Antique has 642 BNS covering 590 barangays, 19 of which are in the island town of Caluya, 3 are in the island barangays of Culasi and most are in the upland areas of the province.

There are barangays especially with big populations that have two or more BNS but most have only one BNS with sitios (villages) located far from each other.

What made the Province of Antique more challenging is the fact that it ranked no. 1 in Region 6 in terms of malnutrition, said Bacongallo.

We have done our best, and remain committed to work hard, however, attending to the health and nutrition problems is no joke. We need more resources, health workers and most importantly cooperation of families, she added.

We are glad that the Department of the Interior and Local Government has issued a Memorandum Circular to all Punong Barangays not to replace us with their own appointees every time the new Punong Barangay is elected, if we are still active in performing our task, said Bacongallo.

As we pledged to do the best we can, she said, we appeal to the local officials to be kind and understanding to our needs, much more our safety while performing our duties.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lrvp76/foresights_suncar) has announced the addition of the "ForeSights: Suncare Nutrition" report to their offering.

The era of nutricosmetics is arriving. Consumers are increasingly turning towards food and drink as a solution to their personal care problems. As the concept develops, it seems inevitable that suncare nutrition will become a focus.

This ForeSights report was compiled according to Datamonitor's ForeSights methodology which aims to identify new concepts that could influence consumer trends or have a future commercial application in consumer packaged goods.

Features and benefits:

- Consider emerging opportunities and threats in the consumer packaged goods market and gain insight into potential future consumer behavior.

- Identify interesting new and emerging concepts, products, and ideas on offer in retail, foodservice, online spaces, and beyond.

- Understand how new concepts and ideas fit in to - or challenge - current consumer trends

- Gain insight and inspiration for innovation programs and new product development.

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by Rene V. Carbayas

ISABELA CITY, Basilan Without cooking and vegetable booth display contests, the Nutrition Month observance is meaningless, said Maria Jennesa S. Tubongbanua, Isabela City nutrition action officer .

The city highlights veggie cooking and vegetable booth display contests at the end of celebration of the 38th National Nutrition Month.

Twenty of the 45 barangays in the city participated in the vegetable display contest. The veggie booth of Aguada Barangay got the nod of the judges and was awarded best booth.

This year, the different city department heads, including units of the Philippine National Police, will compete in the veggie cooking contest.

Government employees displayed their cooking abilities in preparing nutrition-rich meal that is cost-efficient and palatable, most especially for kids.

The entry from the Provincial Police Office won first place with their vegetable barbeque (stir-fry mix vegetables with barbeque sauce).

The recipe of ginataang kalabasa at sitaw with bulad, and kalderay won second and third places, respectively.

In her message, Isabela City Mayor Cherrylyn Santos-Akbar urged the public to plant vegetables in their backyards, as she anchored her message to this years theme, Pagkain ng Gulay Ugaliin, Araw-araw itong ihain.

She reiterated the benefits of eating vegetables and encouraged parents to make it a daily habit to serve kids with vegetables.

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01 August 2012

Almost one in three of the worlds poorest children cannot reach their full potential due to malnutrition. As the Olympics close, Prime Minister David Cameron, will call on the world to take the action needed to transform the life chances of millions of children before the next Olympic Games in 2016.

A central part of Londons successful bid for the Games has been the legacy it will create for Britain reinvigorating one of the poorest parts of the country and inspiring a whole generation of young people. We hope that this event on the closing day of the Games will mean that London 2012 also has a lasting legacy for millions more children around the world by improving their nutrition and giving them the opportunity to fulfil their potential too.

The spirit of the Olympics is about athletes from all over the word striving to achieve their potential. But for around 170 million children today, their potential will already be limited by the time they are two years old. Stunting, the result of a prolonged poor dietor infection in early childhood, affects growth and physical ability. Stunted children may do less well at school and go on to earn less. Intervening in the first 1,000 days from the start of pregnancy can stop poor nutrition leading to permanent damage.

A range of highly cost-effective direct actions can help ensure that children get the right nutrients their bodies need to develop (such as preventing and treating vitamin deficiency). Ensuring people get enough food, clean water, better sanitation and education for mothers and children are vital too.

Generating the political will and leadership to address malnutrition is an even greater challenge. Countries which have taken concerted action to reduce under-nutrition have shown remarkably fast rates of reduction. Brazil, Peru, Thailand and China are among these.

The UN Secretary General recently challenged us all to create a world free from stunting. A new global target to reduce the number of stunted children by 40% by 2025 has been agreed by the World Health Assembly. The Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, to which 28 countries have now signed up, is developing the framework for monitoring progress against stunting targets. The G8 New Alliance on Food and Nutrition Security is committed to supporting SUN in the scale-up.

On 12 August, Prime Minister David Cameron will challenge global leaders to step up efforts to improve nutrition and reduce the rate of stunting among the worlds poorest children between now and the next Olympics in 2016.

The Global Nutrition Event will help to strengthen these commitments by identifying pioneering new ways of working to tackle malnutrition and bringing in new champions to support the global movement.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

OUTSTANDING nutrition workers will be showcased during the 38th Nutrition month culminating program at 9 a.m. on August 3 at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center auditorium.

Assistant Secretary Maria Bernardita Flores of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) will be the speaker for the occasion, which has the theme, Pagkain ng Gulay Ugaliin, Araw-araw Itong Ihain.

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Service Awardees who have served for five to 35 years, Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), Outstanding Nutrition Action Officer (BNAO), Outstanding Nutrition committee shall be given plaques of recognition and tokens during the program.

Other winners of the search for the outstanding pot garden, cooking contests, recycled cloth handy bag contest, and other contests will be awarded with Flores, Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Nutrition Program coordinator Angelita Sabado, City Health Officer Dr. Florence Reyes, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center Dr. Manuel Factora and other officials.

Members of the City Nutrition Council will also present some of the awards.

Mayor Domogan will also give his message during the program with Outstanding BNS 2011 Monica Sicat, Outstanding BNAO 2011 Jo Ann Alvez conducting the national anthem and Baguio Hymn, respectively.

Popular local singer Ingrid Payaket shall give an intermission, as with a performance by the Pines City National High School.

Barangay nutrition representatives and constituents are expected to be at the venue, dressed in Filipiniana or ethnic attire for the occasion.

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (SHF), announced results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2012.

We are pleased with our fourth quarter performance as it reflects strong execution against our growth strategy, stated Tarang Amin, president and chief executive officer. Net sales grew 30%, driven by a 59% increase in our branded business. Our gross profit margin grew 1,100 basis points to 49.5%, reflecting our progress building premium brands, leading innovation, expanding the channel and geographic footprint of the company, pursuing acquisitions, and driving world-class operations. Our probiotics and Airborne acquisitions added to the strong contribution of our core brands MegaRed and Move Free."

Fiscal 2012 Fourth Quarter Results

For the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2012, net sales were $67.4 million, compared to $51.9 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. The 30% increase reflects growth in key brands, new product introductions and contribution from acquisitions. Branded sales of $59.9 million were partially offset by an expected decline in the private label business. The higher mix of branded sales resulted in gross profit margin of 49.5%, compared to 38.2% a year ago. Total operating expenses increased to $27.1 million from $14.9 million a year ago reflecting the anticipated increase in selling and marketing expenses and $3.4 million in acquisition related costs, $2.0 million of which was non-deductible for income tax purposes. Net income for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter was $2.0 million, compared to net income of $3.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. Earnings per diluted share were $0.07 for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, compared to $0.10 for the same period in fiscal 2011. Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and completed acquisition related costs, was $12.4 million for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, compared to $7.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2011.

Fiscal 2012 Full Year Results

For the fiscal year 2012, net sales were $258.9 million, compared to $213.6 million for fiscal 2011. Selling and marketing expenses were $60.3 million, or 23% of revenue, compared to $34.7 million, or 16% of revenue. Gross margin for the fiscal year 2012 was 46.1%, compared to 38.0% for fiscal 2011. Net income for the fiscal year 2012 was $13.7 million, compared to net income of $12.6 million for fiscal 2011. Earnings per diluted share were $0.47 for the fiscal year 2012, compared to $0.43 for fiscal 2011. Adjusted EBITDA was $38.7 million for the fiscal year 2012, compared to $28.9 million for fiscal 2011.

We are positioning Schiff as a leader in the nutritional supplements category. Our fiscal year 2012 investments in brand building and innovation drove strong sales and gross margin growth. For fiscal 2013, we are committed to building upon this momentum, concluded Amin.

Company Outlook

Fiscal 2013 net sales are expected to grow 40.0% to 43.0% as compared to fiscal year 2012 net sales of $258.9 million. Expected sales growth includes contributions from new products, brand building and Airborne, which was acquired on March 30th. As previously announced, Airborne had net sales of approximately $72 million for the twelve months ended February 29, 2012. Gross profit percentage is expected to be in the range of 48.0% to 50.0%. Selling and marketing expenses, as a percentage of net sales, are estimated to be in the range of 25.0% to 27.0%. Other operating expenses are estimated at approximately $35.0 million to $37.0 million. The company anticipates its operating margin will be in the range of 12.5% to 14.0%.

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region -IX, has conducted various activities in support to the observance of the National Nutrition Month (NNM) pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 491 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines with this years theme Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain.

Regional Executive Director (RED) Arleigh J. Adorable led his officials and employees in attending a Nutrition Seminar which was held last July 9, 2012 at the Office of the RED Covered Court DENR, Sta. Maria, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Nutrition Officer III Nimfa D. Ekong from the National Nutrition Council- Zamboanga City was the resource speaker. According to her, the month long observance aims to increase vegetable consumption; promote vegetable gardening as a source of additional food and income; and increase demand for vegetables can help local vegetable farmers.

In her power point presentation, Ms. Ekong explained the rationale of the NNM theme: 1) Filipinos are eating less and less vegetables. Based on food consumption surveys conducted by Dept. of Science & Technology (DOST) Food & Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Filipinos on average are eating less and less vegetables per day in the last three (3) decades. From 145 grams per day of vegetables in 1978, consumption has decreased to 110 grams per day in 2008. Based on the 2012 NNM Talking Points, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating a minimum of 400 grams of vegetables and fruits per day which is equivalent to five (5) servings per day with 3 servings of vegetables per day. 2) Vegetables as part of a healthy diet can help prevent major non-communicable disease. Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk for cardiovascular diseases, stomach cancer, and colorectal cancer. 3) Consumption of vegetables can help micronutrient deficiencies. Eating a variety of vegetables together with fruits ensures an adequate intake of most micronutrients, dietary fibers and a host of essential non-nutrient substances. 4) Having vegetable gardens in the household can increase supply and availability of vegetables for families. Only 67.7% or 7 out of every 10 households had vegetable gardens or fruit trees based on the 2008 National Nutrition Survey.

Ms. Ekong made mention that malunggay plant (from its roots, barks, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds) contains more nutritional value compared to other vegetables. She also shared technique on how to cook vegetables mixed with malunggay fruits.

The display of NNM streamer, press release as well as the conduct of radio program and guesting over DXKP-RPN in Pagadian City were undertaken by DENRs public affairs office to raise public awareness and participation while the livehood training-workshop was sponsored by DENRs Gender and Development (GAD) in cooperation with Technical Education and Skills Development Administration (TESDA) -ZDS Provincial Office.

For the latest Zamboanga City and Philippine news stories and videos, visit ZamboTimes.com

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When students arrive at school this fall, their cafeteria will look a lot different. School meals must meet new federal nutrition standards requiring more whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and less sodium and calories, as detailed in an article in the July issue of Food Nutrition & Science.

"With the ever-increasing childhood obesity rates, the government had to step in and help guide schools to provide healthier options for children," says Phil Lempert, founder of Food Nutrition & Science and CEO of The Lempert Report and SupermarketGuru.com. "I support these efforts and am confident the better foods will not only help their bodies, but their minds too."

Every school meal will come with fat free or 1percent milk to provide the calcium kids need for strong bones, and lunch entrees will meet strict limits on saturated and trans fats. Cafeterias will serve a wider variety of vegetables each week, including vitamin packed choices like broccoli, sweet potatoes and red pepper strips, and more fiber-rich beans and legumes.

Also in this month's issue results from a recent study from the Economic Research Service that shows price increases for some high-calorie foods and beverages can lead to lower children's BMI (body mass index). According to the study, a 10 percent increase in the price of sodas lowered BMI .42 percent over a year, and that same increase in the price of 100 percent juices and starchy vegetables lowered BMI .3 percent over a year.

Among other informative articles, this month also includes an interview with Deb Roussou, author of 350 Best Vegan Recipes, and Jerry Lynch, chief sustainability officer for General Mills.

About Food Nutrition & Science With more than 26,000 readers, Food Nutrition & Science is the only monthly newsletter created for all food industry players to communicate about the safest, most efficient and healthiest ways to get food to our plates. Founded by food industry analyst and CEO of The Lempert Report and SupermarketGuru.com Phil Lempert, Food Nutrition & Science provides readers analysis and offers discussions on all issues relating to the food industry. To learn more about healthy foods, trends, recipes and maneuvering the supermarket download "Smarter Shopping with Phil Lempert," a state-of the-art mobile app available at iTunes.

For more information or to subscribe to Food Nutrition & Science, please visit http://www.FoodNutritionScience.com.

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

BANGUED, Abra -- Members of the Provincial Nutrition Council (PNC) has been doubling efforts to trim down malnutrition rate in the province, the highest in the Cordillera Administrative Region.

As part of the various activities being carried out like health education, the PNC is going around the province this Nutrition Month, checking on the implementation of the nutrition programs of the municipal health units.

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Abra has the highest rate of malnutrition in the entire Cordillera region, posting 12.77 percent malnutrition rate in 2011, but down from 14.25 percent malnutrition rate in 2010.

Mary June Adriatico-Algarne, provincial nutritionist, said a total of 4,138 children out of the 32,000 children in Abra are recorded as malnourished.

Per statistical report of the Abra Integrated Provincial Health Office, the following are the top 10 malnourished municipalities in the province: Danglas 26.34 percent; Pilar 22.36 percent; Lagangilang 21.86 percent; Tineg 19.04 percent; San Quintin 18.93 percent; San Isidro 18.26 percent; Malibcong 17.25 percent; Tayum 15.45 percent; Manabo 13.70 percent; and Boliney 12.90 percent.

Most of the malnourished children are those who are underweight, which Algarne said, could be attributed to poverty as indicated by the lack of food, especially vegetables and other nutritious food that are supposed to be given to children on a daily basis.

Aside from the inadequacy of food, another reason or cause of malnutrition is the inappropriate intake or wrong choices of food, especially among children, who love to eat junk foods.

The PNC effort is backed by Nutrition Month celebration's theme, Pagkain ng Gulay ugaliin; Araw-araw itong ihain to remind parents of the importance of giving their children vegetables and other nutritious food that boost the health condition of the family members. (Maritess Beas)

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Nutrition is tough. But it becomes even more difficult when you're training for a triathlon and have to fuel your body for three sports and for hours of practice. In this week's Segment of "Tri it Again," our Katie Gibas tells us the best nutrition to maximize performance during triathlon training and races.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Fueling your body for a triathlon can be tough.

"It's taken a lot of getting used to. I've been writing down everything I eat and when I eat it. And then chronicling my workout and how I feel," said Laura Currey, a Cicero resident.

Everything you eat has the potential to either make or break your performance.

"It definitely makes a difference on the workout. Whether it's something youre eating or not drinking enough water, the next day you can definitely feel that in a bike or a run or a swim with cramps, stitches in your side, calf cramps," said Currey.

During training athletes need to eat consistently and consume the right kind of calories, especially fruits and vegetables.

"You need fuel. You need to keep those muscles fueled. You need to not be burning muscle when you're out there doing longer workouts. So constant, healthy eating is my advice," said Brendan Jackson, the Fleet Feet Triathlon Training Program Director.

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Litigation shadow off Rs 1,280-cr deal

Mumbai, July 26:

The uncertainty over drug maker Wockhardts sale of its nutrition business to Danone has ended.

The company has closed the Rs 1,280-crore transaction, Wockhardt said on Thursday.

Despite the deal with Danone being formalised last August, Wockhardt had some heart-stopping moments, as litigation involving its unhappy bond-holders cast its shadow on this deal as well.

An attempt in 2009 by Wockhardt to sell its nutrition business to Abbott fell through precisely for that reason Wockhardt was unable to resolve debt restructuring issues with some of its lenders.

The Abbott deal was for Rs 600 crore. But Wockhardt sealed the Danone deal at Rs 1,600 crore.

Of this amount, about Rs 640 crore would go to Wockhardt Ltd, and an equal amount to Wockhardt EU, and Rs 320 crore to Carol Info Services, a source familiar with the deal said.

But worries over the Danone deal increased as the March 2012 timeline to seal the deal, mentioned by Wockhardt Executive Chairman Dr Habil Khorakiwala, also lapsed.

Debt-saddled Wockhardt had started exiting non-core businesses after it hit the hard times in 2008.

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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (FITX), a nutritional supplement company focusing on active lifestyles, announced today that their Brand, Science Defined Nutrition http://www.sciencedefinednutrition.com, which Athletes demand for nutritional needs beyond a normal diet, has formulated, designed anddeveloped 3 new products for exercise enthusiasts for building muscle and energy as a main objective. All products are Developed By & Exclusively Manufactured in the USA For Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.

New Science Defined Nutrition Products:

Bill Chaaban, President and CEO, stated, "We are excited to introduce the new products along with exclusive new ingredients it will allow Creative Edge Nutrition a leg up on the competition. The benefits of well-timed proper nutrition can reduced muscle fatigue as well as accelerate repair. We will continue to aggressively grow and expand our presence in the sports nutrition marketplace through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions."

About Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.

Creative Edge Nutrition is a holding company and a Nutritional Supplement Company focused on developing innovative, high quality supplements. The company offers a broad spectrum of capsules, tablets, and powders, as well as science based products in the principal categories of weight management, nutrition challenges, energy and fitness. The Company manufactures under strict GMP guidelines at GMP Certified and/or FDA registered facilities. http://www.CenergyNutrition.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Edge-Nutrition-Inc/115224738609211

About Science Defined Nutrition, Inc.

Developed by body builders and athletes, Science Defined Nutrition (SDN) is a leader in nutritional supplement industry. SDN's Research and Development Team has cultivated an entire litany of superlative products, with the initial proof-providing ground-breaking product ROGUE at the helm, rooted in the immeasurable passion for achieving athletic enhancement through tireless scientific scrutiny. The core Mission of SDN is to assist our customers in taking their athletic ambitions to heights unknown, without having to defy their own conscience by sacrificing their state of health to do so. http://www.sciencedefinednutrition.com

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Contact: Paul Thomas (313) 655-1669 Email: Info@cenergynutrition.com

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DENVER, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --In the neighborhoods of west Denver, many residents, particularly the elderly, suffer from nutrition-related illnesses, like high rates of diabetes and heart disease. The problem is compounded by lack of access to adequate nutrition education and grocery stores that offer good selections of fresh, healthy food.

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Today ARAMARK, the global professional services company, will create an ARAMARK Building Community Opportunity Zonethat will be a hub for ongoing nutrition and wellness programs at Southwest Improvement Council (SWIC), which provides health and human services programs, affordable housing, meals for senior citizens and other services to underserved neighborhoods of west Denver. In partnership with the SWIC, the company will also launch a series of health and wellness workshops to help combat health issues facing many local residents

"Obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases are major issues in our community, especially for the elderly. In fact, more than 15 percent of Coloradans over 65 suffer from diabetes," said Jan Marie Belle, SWIC's executive director. "People in this area often have a difficult time finding nutritious food. Our partnership with ARAMARK, and the work they are doing here today to create a place for our families to focus on health and nutrition, will be key to overcoming barriers to healthy lifestyles."

This effort is part of ARAMARK Building Community (ABC), the company's global volunteer and philanthropic program focused on strengthening local community centers and helping struggling families in 50 cities in the U.S. and abroad. Through ABC, employees use their culinary, hospitality, food and nutrition, facilities management and human resources expertise to create strong and vital communities.

"The mission of ARAMARK Building Community is to put our skills to work to improve neighborhoods by working with local community centers to enhance their capacity and programs. Our culinary and nutrition experts help people achieve healthier lifestyles that are essential to leading happy, productive lives," said Carl Mittleman, Regional Vice President for ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment. "Through our partnership with SWIC, we've been helping people succeed and neighborhoods thrive."

The ABC Opportunity Zone will include a new community health garden, created by the participating ARAMARK volunteers, to help senior citizens who are in need of access to fresh, healthy foods. The garden will supplement the center's existing food pantry and be available to the dozens of seniors who visit the center each day, including those who rely on the center for their daily lunch. In addition, an unused outdoor area will be transformed into a welcoming outdoor classroom, and will serve as a dedicated space for local residents to learn about nutrition and healthy and active lifestyles.

ARAMARK volunteers also donated healthy food items such as canned fruits and vegetables and whole-grain cereals for SWIC's food pantry, and a variety of gardening tools for the center's senior citizens to use in the new community garden.

Throughout the year, ARAMARK culinary and nutrition experts will host wellness educational classes for residents to help them understand health issues and identify solutions such as workshops on "Diabetes and Your Health," and "Shopping for Health." Classes will include healthy cooking demonstrations and nutritional information at the annual health and wellness day.

About Southwest Improvement Council (SWIC) Southwest Improvement Council is a nonprofit charity formed in 1987 by the residents of Westwood, an impoverished neighborhood in urban southwest Denver. SWIC's purpose is to improve living conditions for its residents through civic engagement, health and human service programs, and affordable housing, by identifying and building on the assets of the people in the community. SWIC's first projects included neighborhood cleanups, home repairs for seniors, and after-school education programs for children. Today SWIC provides housing counseling, meals and food for seniors, exercise and fitness programs, health and disease-prevention programs, afterschool programs for youth, evening recreation and gang-diversion programs, an urban wildlife refuge and 19 units of affordable multi-family housing. SWIC serves more than 3,000 people each year. Visit http://www.SWIC.denver.org for more information.

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