SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (SHF), announced its Chief Financial Officer Joseph W. Baty has been recognized as CFO of the Year by Utah Business magazine in the large public company category for Utah.

Joes financial stewardship and strategic leadership of Schiff Nutrition make him a deserving recipient of the CFO of the Year honor, stated Tarang Amin, president and chief executive officer. Joe has been a valuable partner in implementing our growth strategy to build premium brands and lead innovation.

Baty will be recognized along with other honorees on June 20, 2012 at a reception held at The Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. Additionally, CFO of the Year recipients are featured in the June issue of Utah Business magazine.

The CFO of the Year awards are given to senior financial leaders for outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial stewards. The selected CFOs, from small, large, public and private companies and government, have been recognized for providing strong financial leadership, vision, innovation and social responsibility to Utah businesses.

About Schiff Nutrition

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. is a leading nutritional supplement company offering vitamins, nutritional supplements and nutrition bars in the United States and abroad. Schiffs portfolio of well-known brands includes Move Free, MegaRed, Airborne, Tiger's Milk, Sustenex, Digestive Advantage and Schiff Vitamins. Focused on quality for 75 years, Schiffs headquarters and award-winning manufacturing and distribution facility are based in Salt Lake City, Utah. To learn more about Schiff, please visit the web site http://www.schiffnutrition.com.

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p7mj79/nbj_2012_sports_nu) has announced the addition of the "NBJ 2012 Sports Nutrition & Weight-Loss Report" report to their offering.

The Sports Nutrition & Weight-Loss market has seen its largest growth since 2006, expanding over 11% in 2011. This category has sky-rocketed into a $25.8 billion industry, with growth in certain channels in the double digits, regardless of the controversial DMAA scandals plaguing the market.

Nutrition Business Journal has compiled all pertinent data on the sports nutrition & weight-loss industry, including company profiles, sales, numbers, and upcoming trends. This report includes sales data, market share growth, issues and concerns, and historical data on the sports nutrition & weight-loss industry.

This year's Sports Nutrition & Weight-Loss Report includes:

- In-depth analysis of the major product categories shaping this often controversial market, including weight-loss meal replacement supplements, meal replacement supplements, sports-nutrition supplements, nutrition bars & gels, and sports & energy drinks & shots

- Analysis of performance of these product categories in both retail and direct-to-consumer channels

- Discussion of the key trends affecting each of these markets and the industry as a whole

- 11 years of historical market performance data, including market size, growth, and market share plus forecasts through 2017

- Analysis of the SNWL value chain as it pertains to raw material & ingredient suppliers

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The emerging field of stem cell nutrition has the potential to eclipse the massive antioxidant supplement business according to the boss of the Californian firm responsible for creating a completely new category in nutritional supplements.

Ray Carter Jr, CEO of Stemtech International, was speaking to NutraIngredients-USA after signing a multi-million dollar deal with Australian biotech firm Marinova to include its proprietary Fucoidan ingredients in Stemtechs new SE2 supplement.

The next generation of Stemtechs best-selling StemEnhance supplement, SE2 also includes a concentrate of blue-green algae Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), the herb Polygonum multiflorum and the fungus Cordyceps sinensis.

Adult stem cells, tissue maintenance and repair

SE2 helps increase the number of adult stem cells or master cells that are released into the bloodstream before migrating into tissues where they reproduce and become new healthy cells, effectively helping the body renew and repair itself, claimed Carter.

Stemtech products have already generated more than $200m in sales since 2005, he added: Stem cell nutrition addresses a brand new way to support health [and]has the potential to eclipse the massive antioxidant supplement business.

When consumers first heard the words stem cell, they were inundated with media reports about the controversy and promise of embryonic stem cell (ESC) research.

Fast forward to today, and they are beginning to learn that adult stem cells actually show much more clinical promise without the ethical and moral controversy surrounding ESCs.

The bodys natural renewal system

Adult stem cellshave been shown to be the bodys natural renewal system, he claimed.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and UCI Professional Cycling Team SpiderTech powered by C10 announced a one year sponsorship agreement making Herbalife the teams Official Nutrition partner.

The riders will be fueled with the new Herbalife24 sports performance line, which includes Formula 1 Sport, Hydrate, Prepare, Prolong, Rebuild Endurance, Rebuild Strength, and Restore.

SpiderTech will compete in the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado, as well as having raced in the Amgen Tour of California, two of the biggest cycling stage races in the U.S. In addition, SpiderTech has 100 racing days planned across Europe. With a full-range of sports nutrition products, Team SpiderTech riders will have an optimal pre-race meal, hydration, on-the-bike fuel, and multiple recovery options with Herbalife24. Riders have absolute confidence in the products since every batch of product is certified and tested by BSCG (Banned Substances Control Group, http://www.bscg.org) for illegal performance-enhancing substances.

Herbalife had a deep understanding of athletes nutritional needs when formulating these products, says Steve Bauer, Director Sportif, and Olympic medalist who wore the famed Maillot Jaune (Yellow Jersey) in the Tour de France in 1988 and 1990. The product diversity suits all of our riders needs. Team SpiderTech also hails the fact that the Herbalife24 products do not contain any artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Its something a lot of our riders have been advocates for, says Ian McLagan, team manager. In addition to the Herbalife24 line, Herbalife offers a wide array of other supplements including heart health products ranging from omega-3 fish oils to joint health support.

SpiderTech powered by C10 team soigneur comments that the riders love the recovery products, and on cold days, we even serve them warm, something they really look forward to. Rider Guillaume Boivin, who finished 7th at Amgen ToC stage 4, said, Herbalife24 Prolong really helped me have good sensations at the end of the stage. I had good feelings in my legs, and I was able to smash the hammer down in the sprint.

About Herbalife

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 81 countries 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 a significant amount of 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.

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GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Golsby, notified the Board of Directors of his intent to retire by the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Golsby informed the Board of his intentions at the Companys Board meeting and pledged his commitment to support the succession plan in the months ahead.

Subsequently, the Board of Directors unanimously selected Kasper Jakobsen, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mead Johnson Nutrition, as CEO-elect and appointed him to the MJN Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Jakobsen is expected to succeed Mr. Golsby as Mead Johnson Nutrition President and CEO upon Mr. Golsbys retirement. Kasper Jakobsen will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer, and the current senior leadership structure and reporting relationships will remain in effect.

Chairman of the Board Jim Cornelius stated that, Steve has been an extraordinary leader of the Mead Johnson Nutrition team since the Companys initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange in February 2009, and for many years prior to that, while MJN was a wholly owned subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb. The Board is fully supportive of Mr. Golsby continuing to serve as a director on the MJN Board following his retirement. The Board maintains robust succession plans at all senior levels of the organization contemplating such events. As Steves replacement, Kasper Jakobsen has the confidence of the full Board, reflecting his experience as a 14-year veteran of Mead Johnson, including operational leadership responsibility for the businesses in Asia, North America and Latin America prior to becoming Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer earlier this year.

Commenting on his planned retirement, Mr. Golsby thanked the Board for the strong support and insightful guidance it has given him during his tenure as CEO, saying, I feel privileged to have led Mead Johnson for over eight years and to have had the opportunity to manage its transformation into a high-performing public company and a global leader in its category. I know I will be leaving the Company in good hands, with an outstanding Board and talented global management team who can build upon the success we have achieved to date, and I look forward to having the opportunity to serve on the Mead Johnson Board following my retirement as CEO.

About Mead Johnson

Mead Johnson, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes more than 70 products in over 50 markets worldwide. The company's mission is to nourish the world's children for the best start in life. The Mead Johnson name has been associated with science-based pediatric nutrition products for over 100 years. The company's "Enfa" family of brands, including Enfamil(R) infant formula, is the world's leading brand franchise in pediatric nutrition.

For more information on the company, go to meadjohnson.com.

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) announced today that it will present at the 9th Annual Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference in Paris, France, on June 19, 2012. The presentation by Stephen W. Golsby, president and CEO, and Kathy A. MacDonald, vice president, Investor Relations, will begin at 11:15 a.m. CEST and will be available by webcast.

The webcast will be broadcast over the Internet at meadjohnson.com. To listen to the webcast, visit the website at least 15 minutes before the webcast and click on the Investors tab. A webcast link will appear on Latest News and also Events and Presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available one hour after the presentation through midnight CDT Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at meadjohnson.com.

About Mead Johnson

Mead Johnson, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes more than 70 products in over 50 countries worldwide. The company's mission is to nourish the worlds children for the best start in life. The Mead Johnson name has been associated with science-based pediatric nutrition products for over 100 years. The company's "Enfa" family of brands, including Enfamil infant formula, is the world's leading brand franchise in pediatric nutrition. For more information, go to http://www.meadjohnson.com.

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Can the popular startup make a dent in nutrition education? One school finds it more difficult than expected.

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Childhood nutrition and anti-obesity campaigns are a hot topic these days. Gardens and cooking classes are in demand in schools around the country.

But how much would you, personally, be willing to shell out of pocket to help our nation's kids eat healthier? In a time of tight purse strings, several schools are asking that question with the help of the popular crowd-funding site, Kickstarter.

"My name is Kristy McCarron, and this is where I spend my day off," a young woman's voice tells us in the intro video of one Kickstarter campaign. She's referring to a classroom at Walker Jones elementary school in Washington, D.C., where she teaches kids about food -- where it comes from, why it's good for them, and how to cook it, too.

McCarron is now trying to raise $25,000 to help build a "food lab" kitchen at the school, which she would run as a full-time teacher.

While many of us may think of Kickstarter as a place where tech-savvy 20-somethings raise money to make the newest iPhone accessory, McCarron says it was a perfect fit for her school, too.

"I kind of just took a big leap of faith and quit my job and started this fundraising pitch," she says, confessing that she hadn't even heard of Kickstarter until a friend turned her onto it for this project.

McCarron has spent the past 8 months volunteering as a part-time nutrition instructor at Walker Jones, which is a historically African American, title-one high poverty school where 100 percent of the students receive free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She worked nights as a chef at Nora, a well-known, upscale organic restaurant in downtown D.C.

A lot of excitement has surrounded her classes, from kids and parents alike, she says, though she had to get creative with the classes for lack of equipment.

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire -06/14/12)- http://www.StockCall.com offers free research on Sara Lee Corp. (SLE) and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) from the Processed & Packaged Goods industry. Access these reports by clicking on the links below or by copy and pasting those to your address bar. http://www.StockCall.com/reports

Processed and packaged goods companies, like Sara Lee Corp. and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, seem to be operating in an increasingly positive environment as of late. Improving consumer confidence in the U.S. could boost demand while easing food and gas prices may improve company's margins in coming months.

StockCall.com is an online platform where investors doing their due diligence on the Processed & Packaged Goods industry can have easy and free access to our analyst research and opinions on Sara Lee Corp. and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company. To see how companies in this industry have grown over the past years and how they are expected to perform in the future, please visit the link below. http://www.StockCall.com

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Meanwhile, Sara Lee is expected to complete the spin-off of its international coffee and tea business by the end of the month. Sara Lee has been working hard to move forward with its plans to cut back its portfolio and focus on its most profitable businesses. The company also has plans for its North American meat business, which will be renamed Hillshire Brands Co., and will trade under the symbol "HSH". Investors and shareholders of Sara Lee Corp. can simply register for our complimentary reports by clicking on the link below. http://www.StockCall.com/SLE140612.pdf

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire -06/14/12)- The Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board met with residents of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Monday evening to hear their views on the northern food subsidy program. Board members also toured two local stores, Rampart Rentals (also known as Mary's) and the Northern store, which are both registered with Nutrition North Canada (NNC).

Early analysis of data collected from registered NNC retailers to date shows that the program has had a positive impact on nutritious food prices since its launch in April 2011.

"The Harper Government is committed to ensuring that Northerners, and all Canadians, have access to quality, nutritious food," said the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. "The information we received from the discussions with Northern stakeholders during this meeting will greatly benefit our Government in ensuring that this program works well for Northerners."

The goal of the NNC Advisory Board is to provide advice with a northern perspective to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development on how the NNC program operates in the North. The Board has previously held public meetings in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and Kuujjuaq in Northern Quebec.

"My fellow board members and I are serious about making sure NNC is working in the North, in our communities," said Mr. Wilf Wilcox, newly appointed chair of the NNC Advisory Board. "We heard some very thoughtful and helpful suggestions on topics such as direct or 'personal' orders, food quality and reliability of food supply from the people of Norman Wells. It's our job now to learn more about the topics they've raised and then provide advice on how NNC can be improved for all Northerners."

Mr. Wilcox was appointed as Chair of the NNC Advisory Board in May 2012. He previously served as a regular member of the Board. He is a former deputy mayor and councillor in his home community of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, and is a member of several northern boards.

"As an experienced leader and businessman with strong ties across the North, Mr. Wilcox is a strong voice for Northerners," added Minister Duncan. "I look forward to the input of the Advisory Board and to ongoing guidance from Mr. Wilcox and the other board members as NNC continues to work towards improving access to nutritious food for every Northerner."

The members of the NNC Advisory Board represent a wide range of northern perspectives and interests. They meet several times a year in-person and by teleconference. The next northern public meeting will be scheduled this coming fall.

Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board member biographies

To contact the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board: nncadvisoryboard@aandc.gc.ca

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Im sure youve heard that good nutrition is important to good health. But how? Well, good nutrition helps you in many important ways. For example, eating healthy food helps to prevent diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure and maintain a healthy weight.

In order to get the nutrition you need every day to stay healthy, you must develop and maintain healthy eating habits. Unfortunately, many Americans have very unhealthy eating habits.

Proper nutrition depends on a well-balanced diet that includes carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and some unsaturated fat. Carbohydrates give your body the energy it needs to function effectively all day. Carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, bread, cereal, pasta, rice, and milk and milk products. 45 percent to 65 percent of your daily calorie intake should come from carbohydrates. You also need about 14 grams of dietary fiber for every 1,000 calories you eat. Protein is another essential nutrient, and you should get 10 percent to 35 percent of daily calories from proteins.

Most Americans eat more protein than they really need to stay healthy. Protein is found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, milk and milk products, grains, and some vegetables and fruits.

Some protein-rich foods such as meat are also high in fat and cholesterol. To keep healthy, you should consume less than 10 percent of your daily calorie intake as fat. Most of your fat intake should be unsaturated, as opposed to saturated, fat. Saturated fat is found in foods such as high-fat cheese, high-fat meat, butter, and ice cream.

Nuts, vegetable oil, and fish are good sources of poly- and monounsaturated fats.

Health experts also say you should consume less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal-based foods such as meat, eggs, and whole milk.

Sugar is found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk and milk products. Some foods include added sugar, and these foods are less nutritious than foods containing only natural sugar. To keep healthy, try to avoid added sugar, which provides no nutritional value and also contributes to tooth decay.

Also, remember that fluids, vitamins, and minerals are part of good nutrition, too. You need about 8 glasses of water or other low-sugar fluids a day

Finally, even though youve got a lot of great choices here in your fridge, Im sure you eat out sometimes. When you do, remember to make healthy choices. Restaurant or takeout food can be high in fat, sugar, and salt, and low in required nutrients. When you eat food prepared outside your home, try to pick lower-fat foods, choose smaller portions, go broiled or baked instead of fried, order a vegetables or salad, and skip dessert.

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Idahos special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines that raise household income eligibility limits to help offset cost-of-living increases.

The new eligibility guidelines will become effective July 1.

At no cost to qualified families, WIC provides nutritious supplemental foods like milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans and peanut butter. WIC services also include health screenings, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians and referrals to other services that may aid a family in need. The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC receives approximately $55 of healthy foods per month. There are currently 44,000 people per month receiving Idaho WIC assistance.

To be eligible for the WIC program, an individual must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman; a woman who has recently been pregnant; or an infant or child under five years of age. In addition, the individual must live in Idaho, have a special need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling, and have a low-to-moderate income.

To be eligible on the basis of income, an applicants gross income (i.e. before taxes are withheld) must be at 185 percent or below of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. As an example, for a family of three the new guidelines set an upper income limit of $35,317; under the old guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $34,281. If you or a family member are in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Kiwifruit have long thought to be a nutritional powerhouse. But a new nutritional analysis published in the peer reviewed journal Nutrition Today further verifies that fact. The author of the paper, Dr. Keith Singletary, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, found that in addition to its antioxidant benefits, kiwifruit can also help the digestive tract and even your skin.

Potential benefits include a rich source of antioxidants, improvement in gastrointestinal laxation, lowering of blood lipids, and alleviation of skin disorders, as stated in the published paper titled, Kiwifruit: Overview of Potential Health Benefits.

The Nutrition Today paper stated that kiwifruit is also a rich source of vitamin C as well as folate, potassium and dietary fiber. The paper cited ongoing, preliminary research that is investigating other possible health benefits associated with kiwi consumption. The fruits content of nutrients and biologically active phytochemicals has stimulated investigations into its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions that might then help prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer and other degenerative disorders.

The California kiwifruit growers, as a member of the International Kiwifruit Organization (IKO), partnered with other kiwifruit growers around the world in conducting the research that further affirms these known potential nutritional benefits of consuming kiwifruit.

California represents 98% of U.S. kiwifruit production or about one-third of all the fresh kiwifruit supplies in the United States during the season. California farmers produce up to eight million trays of the nutritious fruit from September to May with its primary production in October and November. As domestic production from California has increased, kiwifruit has become an increasingly popular fruit for Americans.

The 2012/13 crop is well on its way into the growing season and the mild summer weather California has experienced thus far is sure to promote good size and great flavor.

The full Nutrition Today article can be viewed here.

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wkv5lr/nbj_2012_global_su) has announced the addition of the "NBJ 2012 Global Supplement & Nutrition Industry Report" report to their offering.

The global nutrition industry- which Nutrition Business Journal defines as including all dietary supplements, natural & organic foods and beverages, functional foods and beverages, and natural & organic personal care & household products- has become a $300 billion global industry. In this report, NBJ will break down each of these segments and look at the sales data for all seven regions of the world.

Once every two years, Nutrition Business Journal compiles all research pertaining to the global supplement and nutrition industry into our most anticipated report. Our report provides market and sales data by global region through 2010, with projections up through 2016.

This year's Global Nutrition Industry Report includes:

- A timeline of nutrition industry developments tracing back over two centuries

- Data and analysis on the dietary supplement, natural & organic food, functional food, and natural & organic personal care markets worldwide

- An overview of both the challenges and the potential opportunities in the U.S. & Global markets

- Trend reporting and case studies on each of the seven global regions, including interviews with influential CEOs and worldwide thought leaders

- Profiles on the global industry's top 20 companies, including SWOT analyses and sales data.

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Jun 12, 2012, 10:02 GMT

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz is writing her first book.

The 39-year-old star is penning a tome about the importance of nutrition and staying healthy for young girls after gaining inspiration from her friend Gwyneth Paltrow's weekly lifestyle journal Goop!, which sees the US actress provide wellness tips, recipes and fashion advice.

A publishing source said: 'Cameron has become very close to Gwyneth and it's been very interesting for her to see what Gwyneth is doing with Goop!.

'She's been inspired by Gwyneth and the way she uses her fame to influence and help people. Now Cameron wants to do the same.'

The 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' actress started to think more about living healthily following the death of her father 58-year-old father Emilio Diaz from pneumonia in 2008 - but the blonde beauty is keen to ensure the book - which will feature advice from celebrity pals Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth - is not perceived as a diet guide.

The insider explained to E! Online: 'Everything changed for Cameron after her father died. She realised what is important and started to think more and more about her health.

'This book isn't about her. And it's not a diet of any kind. Of course, it's her own journey that has helped her realise what's important, but she wants the book to appeal to everyone, and not just be about her own food choices.'

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SAN BRUNO, Calif., June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- If your tummy is going through tumultuous times, it may be of benefit to find a friend in the form of a yeast-based probiotic dietary supplement. Daily stress, struggles with a poor diet, stomach upsets from travel and illness can leave your digestive system vulnerable and in need of a friend to restore digestive strength.

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"Health minded people know that the benefits of probiotics come from live microorganisms, and most often associate them with probiotic foods like yogurt, yet there is little awareness that probiotic dietary supplements are also available for those looking for efficient options to help with digestive balance," said Kerry Neville, a registered dietitian in Seattle. "A yeast-based probiotic supplement like Florastor can help to promote digestive balance naturally so it makes good health sense to add one to your daily diet," said Neville.

Why Yeast-Based Over A BacterialBased Probiotic Supplement?

Probiotics help the good organisms in your intestines to grow and get rid of the bad organisms that can disrupt normal intestinal function. Probiotic dietary supplements are grouped into two categories: yeast or bacteria, which interact differently within the body. Probiotic supplements containing bacteria are made up of different strains which are good for different tasks, so their effects may vary.

"The gut holds approximately 70-80% of the body's immune cells, so promoting digestive health has a powerful influence on optimizing overall health," added Neville. "I recommend Florastor, a friendly, yeast-based probiotic supplement, because it can withstand the harsh environment of the stomach, while many bacteria-based probiotics are destroyed by acids in the stomach before they even reach the intestines. Florastor, unlike bacterial probiotics supplements, are not compromised by antibiotic use and are more consistent in increasing the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA), the primary antibody which promotes health and helps defend against infection."

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Florastor is the world's most widely used probiotic and is unique because it is the only yeast-based probiotic available in major retail pharmacies throughout the United States. Florastor contains active Saccharomyces boulardii lyo, a friendly yeast found naturally on the skin of the tropical fruits, lychees and mangosteens. Florastor has versatile options appropriate for adults and children as young as two months. Available in capsule form or dissolvable, kid friendly packets (both 250 mg,) Florastor is an easy way to ensure digestive health for the whole family. Florastor is available in many major retail pharmacies. For more information and for a store locator, visit http://www.florastor.com. Florastor and Florastor Kids are manufactured by Biocodex, a globally recognized and trusted pharmaceutical company. Florastor has been studied and trusted since 1953 and is the number one probiotic worldwide. Florastor is recommended by doctors around the world and has been promoting intestinal health in adults and children for over 50 years.

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MINNEAPOLIS, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating how it can help food and beverage manufacturers, restaurant and food service operators and school nutrition experts develop products that address the nutritional needs of children, Cargill will showcase new ingredients and ideas for creating breakthrough products at the 2012 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo, June 26-28, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Visitors to the booth (#1721) can learn more about Cargill's solutions and technical expertise which enable the formulation of great tasting kid-friendly products that contain less sodium, calories and fat, and more whole grains, fiber and protein:

Other featured concepts, targeted to mom and dad, include:

Additionally, to help customers better understand the changing regulatory environment as it pertains to childhood nutrition recommendations, Cargill Regulatory Senior Scientist Kristen Dammann, Ph.D. and registered dietitian, will conduct live presentations in the booth on Tues., June 26, at 1:30 p.m. and Wed., June 27, at 11:00 a.m. These sessions will provide an overview of policies, regulations and recommendations such as the new standards for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, Menu Labeling, Guidelines for Food Marketed to Children, and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how they are impacting the food industry.

Cargill also will host a press conference (exclusively for members of the media) at the booth on Tues., June 26, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss new ingredient innovations, including:

If you are interested in attending, please contact Niki Larson at niki_larson@cargill.com.

About Cargill Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services.Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 139,000 people in 65 countries.Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business.For more information, visit Cargill.com and its news center.

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By Duane D. Stanford - 2012-06-11T17:46:47Z

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) has an image problem on Wall Street.

Ever since Greenlight Capital Inc.s David Einhorn dialed into a May 1 earnings conference call asking for more disclosure, investors have shunned shares of the nutritional and weight-loss supplement maker. The influential hedge-fund managers query hit right at Herbalifes marketing Achilles heel: how to keep track of inventory when much of it is sold from thousands of distributors homes and car trunks. Einhorn had dredged up skepticism that has long plagued direct sellers from Avon Products Inc. (AVP) to Tupperware Brands Corp.

Herbalife executives say they thought theyd put such concerns behind them, especially since their products increasingly are sold in so-called nutrition clubs -- shopfronts where customers can drop by to sample products and exchange weight-loss tips. These operate more like traditional retail stores, which are easier for investors to understand.

There is enough insecurity in the direct-selling model that the stock reacted significantly with the questions Einhorn raised, Chief Financial Officer John DeSimone said in a telephone interview. Its an indication we need to do a better job of educating Wall Street as to how the model works.

On the call, Einhorn asked why Herbalife stopped giving a breakdown of three groups of distributors it had previously provided. He also asked for an explanation of financial incentives given to supervisors who sign up new distributors. DeSimone, who told Einhorn he stopped providing the data because it didnt seem valuable to investors, agreed on the call to resume the disclosures.

Investors werent assuaged. Herbalife plummeted 20 percent the day of the call, on the way to its largest three-day decline since the shares began trading in December 2004. Before Einhorns query, Herbalifes share price had hit an all-time high on April 23, spurred on by a 26 percent sales surge in 2011. The shares, down 36 percent from April 30 through June 8, rose 0.1 percent to $45.10 at 1:41 p.m. in New York.

Einhorn declined to comment.

Herbalife executives will try to reassure investors by demonstrating the benefits of nutrition clubs, DeSimone said.

That should help because you can go into these nutrition clubs and see the sales channel and measure it, said Scott Van Winkle, a Boston-based analyst with Canaccord Genuity Inc.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

GOOD nutrition in the first three years of a child is crucial to ensuring his health and success in adulthood, according to a study that began in 1980 in Metro Cebu.

Anthropologist Linda Adair of the University of North Carolina, citing the results of the Cebu Longitudinal Health and Nutrition Survey (CLHNS), said proper nutrition from infancy to early childhood adoes not only affect the physical growth of a child, but also his performance in school and his career as an adult.

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The CLHNS looked into the pregnancy of 3,327 women in 33 barangays in Metro Cebu between May 1, 1983 and April 30, 1984. The study traced their childbirth and the way they raised their children.

The results of the CLHNS, which was conducted by US and Philippine researchers, were presented during a forum yesterday on childhood and health, organized by the Consortium of Health Orientated Research in Transitioning Societies.

Fr. Dionisio Miranda, University of San Carlos (USC) president, said studies like the CLHNS are good bases for drafting health and nutrition policies. But he said many issues raised in the forum have not been addressed by policy-makers yet.

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Dr. Florentino Solon, former Cebu City mayor and Nutrition Center of the Philippines founder, said the results of the study should be presented in a format that policymakers can understand.

He said that in Cebu City, 500 children under the age of five die every year for various reasons.

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HOUSTON, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Labrada Nutrition, a Houston-based sports supplement and nutrition company, is about to make an even greater impact on fighting America's obesity epidemic. This month mega retailer Wal-Mart will begin offering select Labrada Nutrition Lean Body to Go! 14 oz. Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes in several flavors, available nationwide. The full rollout of the Lean Body to Go! products will be completed July 3. The national offering of the shakes means approximately 14 million people* will have access to better nutrition at the Wal-Mart value price, daily. And the real buzz, at least from Labrada's perspective, is the opportunity to work with the world's largest retailer in such a powerful way.

Lee Labrada, CEO of Labrada Nutrition and best-selling author of The Lean Body Promise, says having the opportunity to work with Wal-Mart means potentially touching millions of new people every year. As the former Fitness Czar for the City of Houston, credited with helping the city shed its "fattest city" title, he is hopeful it could mean a positive dent in the most recent sobering statistics regarding the nation's rising obesity epidemic.

"Recently, the American Journal of Preventative Medicine released a study predicting a 42 percent obesity rate by 2030," says Labrada. "As a father, husband, businessman and athlete, this is deeply concerning to me, especially when the study only included adults, and the number is likely to increase when children are included. But I hope with larger distribution channels for great nutritious products, the door will open to more people giving a healthier lifestyle a try and that it will stick."

The secret to changing the obesity patterns in America will hinge on people making better lifestyle choices, and part of it is knowing how to read labels properly, researching what is in foods before consuming them, and overall, being better stewards of our own health.

"It's not always easy to make wise food choices when you're on the go," says Labrada. "So Labrada products are a great alternative when whole foods are not available or when someone is looking to boost their protein intake to help support the muscles, weight loss, and metabolism. I'm certainly in favor of anything that helps people learn how to eat, space out their meals, and utilize responsible portion control."

The nutritional breakdown of the Lean Body to Go! 14 oz. Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes Wal-Mart will carry is superb: 25 grams of high quality protein, zero grams of sugar, lactose-free, and only 190 calories.

Labrada Nutrition products have won numerous taste and quality awards over the years and continues setting higher standards. Labrada continues to be on the forefront of new product development and remains active in community outreach. Currently all lines of Labrada Nutrition products are distributed nationally and internationally in health food stores, fitness centers and gyms and other fine retail outlets. They can be found on the Web at http://www.labrada.com.

About Lee Labrada

Lee Labrada is president and CEO of Labrada Nutrition, a best-selling author and IFBB Hall of Fame athlete. He is also one of the most celebrated bodybuilding legends of all time. Lee is the former Fitness Czar for the City of Houston, credited with helping Houston shed its "fastest city" title. He has appeared on the covers bodybuilding and fitness magazines and has been featured on CNBC, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and ESPN.

*Source: Wal-Mart statistics on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walmart#Customer_base]

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