THE K FACTOR Coconut water is rich in potassium Photo: A. Roy Chowdhury

It's described as Nature's energiser, thirst-quencher and even life enhancer! If thats not enough tender coconut water has many health benefits

Huffington Post reports that tender coconut water packed, of course is America's latest health craze. The marketing strategy, it says, has been to dub the drink as nature's sports drink and life enhancer. And it has hit its mark with celebrities who have replaced their acai berry drinks and Kabbalah water with cartons of coconut water. Vita Coco and Zico are the major sellers, says the report, adding, as fads go the U.S. coconut water industry went from zero to $35 million. It then asks: But with a price tag of $2-3 for a typical 11 fl. ounce pack (about 10 sips), is it really worth paying top dollar for, well, top water?

Ilaneer has climbed to similar price levels after the Thane havoc in coastal Tamil Nadu. But sellers aren't complaining about stocks going waste. That is because we have always known of ilaneer's thirst-quenching, energy-restoring abilities.

Coconut water is full of electrolytes, says Nirmala Jesudasan, consultant dietician, Cherian Heart Foundation. It's helps replenish body salts after sweating, and is good support material for nutrition. There are records of people surviving only on coconut water for days. Dieters must love it. It has little sugar, little cholesterol and no fat, she says.

Packed with potassium

What makes the drink a star is its K factor. You eat fruits and veggies to get your potassium, while a glass of coconut water has 569 mg of this mineral which is almost twice the amount in a banana. Potassium tends to regulate blood pressure by counteracting the stimulating effects of sodium, of which it contains only 160 mg. This in turn helps to prevent problems like stroke, heart attack and hangovers. Compare this to 14 fl. oz. of a standard sports drink, which contains 52.5 mg of potassium and 192.5 mg of sodium. So we have no quarrel with the ad blitz calling coconut water Mother Nature's answer to dehydration.

Health on a budget.com claims coconut water is anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. A 2008 research study showed that coconut water contains peptides (small proteins) that can kill bacteria. It helps relieve stomach upsets, protects against ulcer-causing bacteria H. pylori. Its answers for why coconut water? include ilaneer's ability to dissolve kidney stones, bring stress relief (small amounts of B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B-6 and folate play a crucial role in lowering anxiety, depression and stress), hangover relief, weight loss (naturally isotonic, increases metabolism) and detoxification.

Chinemere Onuekwusi of Yahoo! Contributor Network believes coconut water stops all kinds of adverse drug reactions. Its sodium+potassium+magnesium composition makes it a good substitute for saline-glucose, he writes. Coconut water is germ-free (pyrogen free: a substance that causes fever). It has been found very useful for natural oral re-hydration therapy (ORT). It is on record that coconut water if taken during feverish conditions reduces fever, he says. It is also known to calm nervous and emotional imbalances. Taking coconut water regularly aids in flushing the liver, since it contains lauric acid that has anti-microbial properties.

Over-hyped, say some. You can get some of these benefits from other fruits and vegetables, they argue. Liz Applegate, Director, Sports Nutrition at UC-Davis isn't sold on coconut water as a post-exercise drink. Its high-potassium-low-sodium combo isn't ideal, she said. When you sweat, you lose a lot more sodium than potassium. Plain water does the job just as well, notes Samir Zakhari, Ph.D., Director, Division of Metabolism and Health Effects, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The kidneys preserve electrolytes when we drink, so there's no need to replace the electrolytes with coconut water. Also, there's no scientific evidence that coconut water has anti-aging and kidney health properties. Nor will it cure cancer and hypertension. If you have a kidney problem, consult a doctor about ilaneer intake, said Dr. Nirmala. And there is no truth in the belief that it improves skin texture.

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Nutrition — in a nutshell

Holistic nutrition looks into providing all the necessary and appropriate foods to the body required for metabolism, growth, repair and regeneration of cells (and tissues and organs).

HOLISTIC nutrition is about developing a healthy balanced diet to promote optimum growth (in children), health, and healing while taking into account the person as a whole, and his peculiar locality and circumstances. It is an integral part of holistic health.

Holistic nutrition looks into providing all the necessary and appropriate foods to the body, such that all the nutrients, water and energy required for metabolism, growth, repair and regeneration of cells (and tissues and organs) become available.

There are thousands of metabolic biochemical energetic processes occurring in the body, which is in fact a very complex and busy biochemical factory, working 24 hours every day until it dies.

Food provides nutrients that can be generally categorised into:

Macronutrients, which include carbohydrates, protein and fats.

Micronutrients, which include vitamins and minerals.

Fibre, which is technically not a nutrient, but is important, especially for bowel health.

Probiotics (also technically not a nutrient), which are friendly living bacteria that keep the bowel (and the vagina in women) healthy.

In general, most of us face the problem of excess calorie intake because we have become much less physically active compared to when we were younger, and therefore, we now burn fewer calories.

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Published 11:00pm Friday, May 25, 2012

Each year, the month of May is proclaimed Older Americans Month throughout the nation. And, each year, the Administration on Aging develops a theme for the month. This year, the theme is Never Too Old to Play.

So, the seniors at the Lillian D. Green Nutrition Center in Troy, laughingly, said they saddled up their Charlie horses and hit the happy trails for a play day.

Hassie Green, Center director, said the participants all grew up playing cowboys and Indians so they were encouraged to dress in western attire for play day at the Center on Thursday.

The men chose Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cassidy as their favorite cowboys with Gene Autry, the singing cowboy, coming in a close third.

Two-Gun Charlie Terry said Hopalong Cassidy was his all-time favorite. His choice had nothing to do with Hoppys gray hair, only with his ability to catch the bad guys.

However, Two-Gun had difficulty getting his guns out of the holster. So, the other cowboys kidded Two-Gun that he might want to change his name to Barney Fife

As for the cowgirls, Dale Evans was a hands-down favorite followed by Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane.

I admired the quality relationship Dale Evans had with her husband, Roy Rogers, Dorothy Belcher said. They always did the right thing and thats why I liked her so much. She and Roy Rogers were good people.

Essie Merriweather said Annie Oakley was her favorite cowgirl because she could ride like the wind and shoot a gnat in flight.

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WILMINGTON, DE and SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA--(Marketwire -05/24/12)- Seegene Inc. (096530.KQ), a leading developer of multiplex molecular technologies and diagnostic tests, and DuPont Nutrition & Health, a leading provider of rapid, molecular diagnostic systems, have agreed to jointly develop new, highly multiplexed assays for the detection of foodborne pathogens.

Combining novel technologies from Seegene with the powerful chemistry and analytics of the BAX System from DuPont allows for a potential step-change in pathogen testing. For example, Seegene DPO technology generates consistently high specificity by eliminating primer competition, and TOCE technology allows the identification of multiple targets in a single dye channel. With this agreement, DuPont and Seegene are seeking to develop highly multiplexed, real-time PCR assays that provide for rapid detection and differentiation of 10 or more organisms from a single sample in a single test.

"We are constantly seeking innovative collaborators to develop science-based solutions that will meet evolving needs for food safety and quality," said George Tice, research and development director, DuPont Qualicon Diagnostics. "This integration of unique Seegene technologies with robust diagnostic systems from DuPont will give the food industry increasingly powerful tools to help protect their products and their brands."

"Working with DuPont Qualicon Diagnostics opens a significant new market opportunity for our portfolio of multiplex molecular technologies," said Jong-Yoon Chun, founder and CEO of Seegene. "By leveraging these novel technologies, we can advance from the current 'one test, one pathogen' approach to a 'one test, many pathogens' paradigm. This will significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of food safety testing, and help to reduce the prevalence of foodborne illness."

This initiative marks the entry of Seegene's multiplex technologies into the multi-billion dollar food safety testing market. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illness each year in the United States alone affects 48 million people.

DPO technology is a fundamental tool for blocking extension of non-specifically primed templates, generating assays that are both highly specific and highly sensitive. TOCE enables simultaneous multiplex testing, by using the differences in melting temperatures of designed artificial amplicons. Prior to TOCE, multiplex assays were difficult because even a small variation in amplicon sequences changes the melting temperature (Tm) of the amplicon. TOCE technology overcomes current limitations of Tm analysis and allows testing of multiple targets with one fluorescent label by ensuring that sequence variation does not change the melting temperature.

Food processing companies around the world rely on the BAX system from DuPont Qualicon Diagnostics to detect pathogens or other organisms in raw ingredients, finished products and environmental samples. The automated system uses leading-edge technology, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, tableted reagents and optimized media to detect Salmonella, Listeria species, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7 and STEC, Cronobacter, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio, and yeast and mold. With certifications and regulatory approvals in the Americas, Asia and Europe, the BAX system is one of the most advanced pathogen testing system available to food companies. For more information, please visit http://www.qualicon.com

Seegene is the world's leading developer of multiplex molecular technologies and multiplex clinical molecular diagnostics (M-MoDx). Seegene's core enabling technologies -- ACP, DPO, READ, and TOCE -- are the foundation for M-MoDx tests that can simultaneously detect multiple targets with high sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility. Seegene's products detect multi-pathogens with great reliability and throughput, ultimately providing the most economical basis for saving time, labor and cost. Seegene's mission is to maintain leadership in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, genetics, pharmacogenetics, and oncology using innovative proprietary technologies. For more information please visit http://www.seegene.com or call +301-762-9066.

The DuPont Nutrition & Health division addresses the world's challenges in food by offering a wide range of sustainable, bio-based ingredients and advanced microbial diagnostic solutions to provide safer, healthier and more nutritious food. Through close collaboration with customers, DuPont combines knowledge and experience with a passion for innovation to deliver unparalleled customer value to the marketplace.

DuPont (DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com and http://www.qualicon.com.

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Canadian Malnutrition Task Force Emphasizes an Unrecognized Public Health Issue in our Canadian Hospitals

VANCOUVER, May 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Today and tomorrow at the Canadian Nutrition Society's annual meeting in Vancouver, The Canadian Malnutrition Task Force (CMTF) is presenting preliminary results of the Nutrition Care in Canadian Hospitals Study underscoring that in the hospital setting, malnutrition is prevalent and that nutritional status deteriorates in many patients and that this may affect clinical outcomes. Nutritional care needs to be improved to promote the recovery process. The Task Force is comprised of concerned healthcare professionals and researchers, looking to address the malnutrition issues in Canadian Hospitals.

CMTF strives to achieve optimal nutritional status for adult and paediatric patients in hospitals and older adults living in the community and in long term care (LTC) facilities, by developing and promoting valid nutrition care processes as part of standard clinical care. Malnutrition is a widespread Canadian issue that requires the public's attention to close the gaps between research and practice in the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition in Canadians through the continuum of care.

Previous research studies confirm that optimal nutrition is a significant problem in Canada.

"CMTF is now conducting a new study assessing the issue of malnutrition and nutrition care in Canadian hospitals across the country. This is an important study because patient recovery depends not only on specific disease treatments but it also depends on adequate nutrition. Unfortunately, the role of nutrition care is often not well recognized across our health care system," says Dr. Heather Keller, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo and Co-Chair of the Canadian Malnutrition Task Force.

This new study, the Nutrition Care in Canadian Hospitals Study, includes locations across the country to assess nutritional status and prevalence of malnutrition, evaluate the practice of nutritional care, identify potential tools to improve the situation, as well as outline the physical, psychological and economic impact of malnutrition and poor nutrition care.

According to preliminary results, the prevalence of malnutrition is about 40 per cent in our Canadian hospitals, with the severely malnourished patients being older with more co-morbidities. Results also suggest that nutritional status deteriorates for some in hospital and malnourished patients have higher mortality. Nutritional status at admission predicts a shorter length of stay, as does eating more than 50 per cent of meals provided and being younger than 60 years of age. This indicates that we need to put more effort into maintaining and improving nutritional status and food intake in hospitalized patients to promote a faster recovery.

It is also important to note that based on this study, physicians don't consistently assess patient nutritional status at admission and discharge and that although most patients were satisfied with food quality, half of them ate less than 50 per cent of their meals for various reasons. A patient satisfaction survey, which was part of the study, identified that patients have challenges with the size of serving portions, being able to reach their meal trays, opening packages and even missing meals for medical procedures.

PRELIMINARY STUDY FINDINGS FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION

The Task Force will continue to finalize the study to garner important insights that will improve the malnutrition situation for countless Canadian patients. Data collection began in August 2010 with the anticipated completion of the study toward the end of the fall 2012.

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The first research projects to emerge from a tie-up between Abbott and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) will advance our understanding of the relationship between diet and cognition - and help Abbott create the next generation of brain foods targeting consumers at every life stage - claims the healthcare giant.

Abbott: Brain food collaboration could lead to 'innovative nutritional products across all of our categories including pediatric, adult and performance nutrition'

Speaking to NutraIngredients-USA after announcing 13 projects set to receive between $175,000 and $2.5m to probe the effects of diet on the brain, an Abbottspokesperson said:

Cognition research is one of Abbotts top global priorities."

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.

In the 2012 funding round, the partners received 46 initial proposals, which were then whittled down to 21 full proposals, 13 of which got the green light.

While nearly $10m in funding was granted during the first year, Abbott will continue to support research for the next four years at a level driven by the quality of proposals submitted."

Commercial potential

The commercial potential was clear, said Abbott:There is strong consumer interest in the connection between food/nutrition and learning, memory and brain health and thus Abbott began to pursue research in this area.

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COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), the leading innovator and provider of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, recently launched a new website, ChooseReal.com, to serve as a helpful resource for anyone interested in the growing benefits of nutrition from real food sources. The site officially launched on May 1, 2012, in congruence with the launch of the companys newest product, NutriVerus powder.

There is a revolution taking place among us. More and more people want to return to the natural goodness that comes from real food, explains Mannatech Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing Al Bala. People dont just want to be healthy; they want to be authentically, genuinely healthy. They are choosing real. So weve created ChooseReal.com to celebrate that paradigm and create a community where like-minded people who are committed to real living can come together. As the creators of Real Food Technology solutions, it only makes sense for us to provide this resource to the public.

ChooseReal.com will present regularly updated content to help people explore living a healthier lifewhether its learning about organic food, discovering the benefits of exercise, exploring the mind-body connection, taking natural supplements, or even being part of a social entrepreneurial movement that fights global malnutrition. Recent posts focus on topics such as the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of the vitamin and the importance of educating yourself on what good health is for you.

Individuals interested in Mannatechs products or business are encouraged to learn more at Mannatech.com.

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of promoting, aiding and optimizing nutrition where it is needed most around the world. Mannatechs proprietary products are available through independent sales Associates around the globe including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, Mexico and Namibia. For more information, visit Mannatech.com.

Please note: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as believe, intend or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatechs objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Mannatechs inability to attract and retain Associates and Members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes and its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

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Women and children wait to see a doctor at the Preyvihear Health Centre, in Kampong Speus Chamkah Dong village. Photograph: WHO CAMBODIA

These gains have flowed from focused interventions that have resulted in maternal, infant and under-five mortality falling by more than 50 per cent during the decade from 2000 to 2010.

These are fine achievements, but more needs to be done to improve the nutritional status of children and women.

This has been the focus for government officials, national and international experts, development partners and civil-society representatives who have gathered yesterday and today for the fourth National Seminar on Food Security and Nutrition, with a particular emphasis on maternal and child nutrition.

As UN country representatives, we were encouraged to see this issue prioritised and led by the highest level of government, with Prime Minister Hun Sen opening the seminar.

As Cambodia moves to become a middle-income country in the region, it is important to be aware that economic growth and increased agricultural production will not on their own improve nutritional status.

The Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) shows that 28 per cent of children are underweight.

This is a clear indication that, after impressive gains in child nutrition during the 1990s and early 2000s, the improvement in the nutritional status of children is slowing down.

International evidence tells us that, over time, nutritional shortfalls can have an impact on a countrys human capital the ability of children to learn and the ability of adults to lead productive lives and can reduce GDP by two to three per cent.

Investment in nutrition is an internationally recognised Best Buy to create a productive society that is growing with economic vigour.

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Nutrition a great investment | National news | The Phnom Penh Post - Cambodia's Newspaper of Record

NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire -05/23/12)- Adia Nutrition, Inc. (ADIA.PK) started airing thousands of 30 and 60 second commercials across the country in more than 100 regions on networks including CNN, ESPN, FOX News Channel, TBS, The Learning Channel, TNT and USA Network.

"This ad campaign is designed to raise awareness of our product, and support local marketing as we finalize our distribution and retail relationships in the Midwest and East Coast," said Adia CEO Wen Peng. "As we stated a month ago, soon you won't be able to turn on your television without seeing Adia. Well it has started and millions of people are now hearing about Adia Nutrition and our convenient and shelf-stable 'On the Go' probiotics."

If you have not seen the Adia Nutrition ad spots, here is a link to our 60 second commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9tkcRm2o2Y

About Adia Nutrition, Inc.

Adia Nutrition, Inc. (ADIA.PK) is a company specializing in shelf-stable probiotics. Currently, Adia offers four flavors of probiotic powder and two flavors of probiotic chews. Adia sells their products across the country in independent pharmacies, health food stores, fitness centers and grocery store chains. In states and countries where Adia does not yet have retail distribution partners you can find Adia online. According to a market research report titled 'Probiotics Market,' published by Markets and Markets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global probiotics market is expected to be worth US $32.6 billion by 2014. Moreover, the global market is expected to record a CAGR of 12.6%.

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ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire -05/18/12)- Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (FITX.PK) Chief Executive Officer Bill Chaaban discusses the corporate vision and strategic marketing initiatives of the company on Wall Street Newscast (http://www.wallstreetnewscast.com/profile/fitx.html). Chaaban discussed the Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. strategic acquisition of Science Defined Nutrition. Inc., and the new vision of the company since becoming Chief Executive Officer. He noted that he has full support of the board of directors to implement his vision as he builds shareholder value and increases market share through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and other experienced key executives and officers that will lead Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. in implementing its strategic business model.

Bill Chaaban, CEO, stated, "It was important for us to communicate to our shareholders through this interview. Although Jeff Thomas and I are in the UK from May 18-20, 2012, for the Body Power Expo, the UK's largest health, fitness and nutrition expo; we want to continually avail ourselves for our shareholders, which was why we conducted the interview. We are positioning the company for growth, including international growth in regions such as the UK. The board, executives and management are committed to the success of Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. and our subsidiary brands."

Jeff Thomas added, "We are excited that Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. will have a presence at the Body Power Expo. This is the perfect environment to showcase all our products as well as meet with current and potential future distributors."

About Science Defined Nutrition, Inc.Developed by body builders and athletes, Science Defined Nutrition (SDN) is a leader in the 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 and http://www.facebook.com/Sciencedefinednutrition

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, GMP Certified and FDA registered facilities. http://www.CenergyNutrition.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Edge-Nutrition-Inc/115224738609211

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Plenty of restaurants have been advertising their efforts to offer healthful choices, and its possible to eat carefully just about anywhere. But researchers say nearly all the entrees they reviewed at 245 U.S. chains fail to meet federal guidelines.

Think about it, and you can figure out some likely culprits: burgers with cheese, bacon and sauce; pastas with four cheeses and sausages; outsize servings of meat; salads covered in fatty, salty dressings.

For a study published online in the journal Public Health Nutrition, researchers looked at the nutritional content of 30,923 menu items, including those from childrens menus, from 245 brands of restaurants. They found that 96% of them failed to meet recommendations for the combination of calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat set by theU.S. Department of Agriculture.

The restaurants included fast-food, buffet, takeout, family style and upscale restaurants, said Helen Wu, one of the authors and an assistant policy analyst at the Rand Corp. in Santa Monica. The study was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The majority of the entrees did not exceed 667 calories one-third of the calories the USDA estimates the average adult needs each day, said Wu and Roland Sturm, senior economist at Rand. They looked at restaurants websites from February to May 2010.

But they found that few of the entrees met recommended limits when considering calories, sodium, saturated fat, and fat combined.

Many items may appear healthy based on calories, but actually can be very unhealthy when you consider other important nutrition criteria, Wu said.

The sodium count often put a restaurant over the limit. (The USDAs daily recommended limit for most adults is 2,300 milligrams.)

The entrees in family style restaurants -- places such as Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and Dennys -- had higher levels of the items studied than fast-food restaurants: 271 more calories on average, and 16 grams more fat and 435 mg more sodium, Wu said.

Serving size counts, too.

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Malcolm Quillen, president of the Georgia School Nutrition Association, recently presented Peggy Lawrence, director of School Food Services for Rockdale County Public Schools, with the award for GSNA's Director of the Year at its annual conference in Athens.

CONYERS -- One of Rockdale County Public Schools' program directors recently won a state award for her leadership.

The Georgia School Nutrition Association named Peggy Lawrence, director of School Food Services for RCPS, as its Director of the Year at the annual conference in Athens.

"I was completely surprised when the award was announced. I am tremendously honored," Lawrence said. "I feel very fortunate to have a job that I love to do, day after day, year after year. I get up every day excited to come to work. I work with great people in an even better school district."

Lawrence is in her 14th year at RCPS and in her 12th year as director of school nutrition. She worked in Gwinnett County Schools as a cafeteria manager for about two years before coming to RCPS in 1999.

"She is very dedicated to and very passionate about school food nutrition and the impact it has on our students' learning," Phil Budensiek, chief operations officer at RCPS. "Her responsibilities are not a 'job she has to go to' but a calling that she fulfills every day with energy, competence and passion. She is a service focused person with a tremendous love for and dedication to our students, her staff and school nutrition. She is well deserving of this recognition, and I'm so very proud of her and her accomplishments."

GSNA officials said the Director of the Year is accomplished in program enhancement, staff development, school involvement, association involvement and community involvement.

They praised Lawrence for constant monitoring and extensive manager training to bring the Rockdale County program out of poor financial shape when she came on board.

The program, which is a self-supporting fund, has been able to renovate three kitchens because of financial results over the last few years, and three Rockdale County public schools are among 146 schools across the state that were awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for this school year.

The association also applauded her for starting the tradition of RCPS celebrating National School Lunch Week, which allows for school and community leaders to serve alongside other nutrition staff. They also enjoy the fact that 38 percent of her staff members are ServSafe certified.

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

eDoorways International Corporation (Pink Sheets: EDWY) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Learning Research Inc, has teamed up with renowned fitness expert Michael Torchia of Operation Fitness. In unveiling our first set of products to the world, were thrilled to team up with Michael Torchia to provide a new tool for teaching correct methods of exercise and proper nutrition, stated Bob Wesson, CEO of Learning Research Inc. Michael is unquestionably the most diverse and qualified fitness expert in the world today.

Michael Torchia has created a multi-disciplined lifestyle conglomerate, the first in its category that focuses on every phase of the lifestyle process, including physical fitness and nutritional solutions. He offers a fresh, effective approach to fitness that helps the entire family create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Torchias innovative programs are interactive and help both children and adults achieve optimal fitness levels through age-appropriate exercise and nutritious eating. Michael - whose expertise has made him a public person as well, brings to his clients a personalized program that combines diet, physical training, and mental acuity. Michael has worked extensively with members of the Royal Families of Saudi Arabia, Brunei, Qatar and is affectionately termed by them as the "Beverly Hills Healer."

Unlike many famous trainers who tout their celebrity clientele, Michael steps up and changes lives on a grander scale, continued Wesson. Michael has created new ways of life for tens of thousands of individuals around the world and is the fitness advisor to such luminaries as Kevin Spacey, Al Pacino and Matt Damon, to name a few.

For over 2 decades, my clients have said over and over how they wish I could be cloned, stated Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness. Now through our partnership with LRI, we can make this happen. Im looking forward to taking my diverse expertise in health and fitness and making it available to everyone.

According to sources close to the Company, Michael is dedicated in helping as many people as possible, and has a special place in his heart to cure the child obesity epidemic. I was an obese child growing up, continued Torchia. The doctor called me and my mother into his office and told me that if I didnt lose weight, I would be stricken with health problems such as diabetes and heart disease when I was older; I quickly changed my lifestyle. Michael works with some of the most influential child health advocates in the world including the current U.S. Surgeon General and First Lady Michelle Obama to promote proper nutrition and daily exercise among children across the nation.

What makes Michael different from the celebrity trainer is that Michael not only develops health and fitness programs for his clientele, he develops new ways of life, stated Chris Mitchell, CFO of Learning Research, Inc. Michael genuinely wants to make a difference in the lives of everyday people as expressed by his campaign to Shape Up America and globally recognizable Operation Fitness. Were thrilled about our new relationship with a man who wears so many hats so successfully, yet continues to promote a healthy lifestyle to anyone in the world who seeks it.

The mission of Operation Fitness is to educate, motivate and inspire people to lead healthier lives by using technology and multiple distribution platforms and venues. After interacting with the Learning Research board of directors for the past few weeks, we concluded that this would be the perfect platform to offer individualized health and fitness programs, to bring about a positive change in the lives of people around the world, continued Torchia. Using LRIs powerful artificial intelligence technology, we plan to reach people on a much greater scale and improve the populations health, one person at a time.

For more information on eDoorways International Corporation and/or the "eDoorways 2.0 platform," please visit our website at http://www.eDoorways.com or e-mail a package request to Jeffrey@HeritageCorporateServices.com. You can also make comments via Twitter (http://twitter.com/edoorways).

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Newswise May 17, 2012, St. Petersburg, Fla.Six national awards recognizing special achievement in sports nutrition will be presented on the evening of May 18 by the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) to three sports registered dietitians (Sports RDs), two college students, and the Director of Athletics from the University of Missouri during the awards banquet at the 4th Annual CPSDA Conference and Symposium in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

CPSDA was formed three years ago to unify Registered Dietitians who specialize working day-to-day with athletes competing at the highest levels of major college and professional sports, the Olympics, U.S. military and in law enforcement. Special recognition is awarded once per year by CPSDA for advancing the practical application of sports nutrition, and for raising awareness of the measurable benefits that Sports RDs contribute to the health and performance of athletes and others engaged in high-intensity activities.

Three of the six awardsfor Service, Perseverance and Trailblazerwere presented for the first time last year. The other three are being awarded for the first time in 2012, including the Tom Osborne Award, presented in the name of the University of Nebraskas Athletic Director and former three-time national championship coach who has been instrumental since 1982 in leveraging nutrition as an instrument of athletic performance to complement sports medicine and strength and conditioning.

Recipients of the 2012 CPSDA national awards are:

2012 CPSDA Service AwardAllison Maurer, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS

Allison Maurer, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, Sports Dietitian since 2007 for the University of Tennessee, in recognition of invaluable contributions and outstanding service given to her profession and CPSDA. Maurer, who was elected to the 9-member CPSDA Board of Directors in March, is most widely noted among her peers for irrepressible enthusiasm in promoting the work of Sports RDs. She responsible for performance nutrition for the UT men's and women's athletic departments. Her duties include analyzing athletes' nutritional status, working with Team ENHANCE, creating meal plans and providing nutrition education on the team and one-on-one basis. Allison earned her bachelors of science degree in dietetics from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL and her masters in nutrition from Georgia State University in Atlanta. She spent three years at the University of Colorado (2004-2007) as nutritionist and assistant strength coach before arriving in Knoxville.

2012 CPSDA Perseverance AwardJoel Totoro, RD

Joel Totoro, RD, who left the New England Patriots this month to become full-time Sports RD for the University of Michigan, receives this award in recognition of immeasurable enthusiasm and extraordinary dedication given to his profession and the CPSDA. Totoro served eight years as both nutrition consultant and Sports RD for the NFLs New England Patriots, who returned again to the Super Bowl in 2012. Ironically, he extolled the advantages of being a Sports RD for far fewer athletes while working in professional sports in the CPSDA documentary Sports RDs Rising shortly before accepting his new position, which will require him to work directly with approximately 600 athletes at UM. He graduated in 2002 from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in Allied Health/Dietetics before serving in a nutrition consulting capacity for Sodexho (food service), Eastern Connecticut Health Service, and South Coast Hospital Group in New England between 2002 and 2004.

2012 CPSDA Trailblazer AwardMichelle Rockwell, MS, RD, CSSD

Pioneers in sports nutrition are revered by their colleagues because the road to recognition and respect in the highly competitive athletic community has spanned three challenging decades, nearly all of that time working long hours in near anonymity. Veteran Sports RD Michelle Rockwell, MS, RD, CSSD, is a sports nutrition consultant who operates her own company Michelle Rockwell Consulting out of Raleigh-Durham, NC. She becomes the second recipient of the CPSDA Trailblazer Award in recognition of the visionary goals and groundbreaking innovation brought to her profession and the CPSDA. Rockwell was among the first five full-time Sports RDs in the U.S., having developed the first sports nutrition program at the University of Florida. Today she serves as nutrition consultant to athletic departments and professional

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LONDON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Available throughout Europe from the beginning of June, new Vegan Protein is one of only a handful of protein powders that is specifically formulated for Vegans. It has to be one of the greenest protein powders in the world, not only is it derived from an environmentally sound crop of peas but it's also made using 100% Green Energy.

The vegan sourced protein in Vegan Protein is made from a patented manufacturing process. The unique and environmentally friendly process extracts pure European pea protein using water and no chemicals. This has led to what Reflex Nutrition believe to be the perfect instant mixing vegan protein powder that's highly digestible and directly comparable to the best animal sources of protein like whey, eggs and milk. The great tasting instant mixing protein powder provides 75% protein that has 98% digestibility and a great amino acid score of 95%.

The research and development team at Reflex Nutrition are also keen to point out that the critically important Branch Chain Amino acids, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine, which are responsible for building, repairing and maintaining muscle tissue are in abundance; in fact pea protein contains more BCAAs than the best egg white protein. Further Pea Protein contains up to double the amount of Arginine, responsible for growth, repair and Nitric Oxide synthesis, when compared to whey protein.

Managing Director James Phillips comments,

"We've wanted to manufacture a truly first class vegan protein powder for a number of years and it's taken plenty of research & development to bring us to the point when we felt we were happy with finished product. We thoroughly researched a number of vegan based proteins but only one was deemed suitable. The protein needed to hypoallergenic, environmentally sound and provide an exceptional nutritional profile. In conjunction with this we were waiting for a natural sweetener to use in the product, Stevia was the obvious choice which became legal for use in food product late last year. I'm very impressed with Reflex Vegan Protein, it ticks all boxes for Vegans and it represents excellent value for money."

Vegan Protein will be available from the beginning of June with a RRP of 44.95 pounds Sterlingfor a 2.1kg tub.

Reflex Nutrition is the U.K's No.1 sports nutrition manufacturer, operating from their new state of the art facilities at The Science Park on the outskirts of Brighton.

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Students in school districts nationwide are learning about good nutrition from their parents, teachers and school nutrition team members, but there isn't a lot of peer-to-peer dialog on this vitally important issue. An innovative new partnership between Sodexo and Chef Remmi Smith, an 12-year-old aspiring chef in Tulsa, Okla., is bringing a new kid-level perspective to nutrition education and allowing students to learn from one of their own.

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Sodexo just named Remmi the company's first-ever Student Ambassador to Health and Nutrition and in that role she will have an opportunity to positively impact the lives of students in nearly 500 Sodexo-served school districts across the country.

Already a champion of studentnutrition and wellness through social media/digital media channels and her "Cook Time with Remmi" online and TV show, Chef Remmi will now have an opportunity to reach more students across the country than ever before by working closely with Sodexo to help students get excited about good nutrition. With this partnership, Remmi will also be able to take a student nutrition leadership role by inspiring kids to make healthy food choices both in and out of school.

"I'm so excited to be a role model and to have a chance to help kids live healthier lives," said Chef Remmi. "It makes me feel really good knowing that students all over the country will benefit from my love of both nutrition and cooking!"

Although she just started in her new ambassador role, Chef Remmi already made splashes at two national events. Remmi stole the show when she appeared with Sodexo representatives at both the National School Boards Association 2012 Annual Conference & Exposition in Boston in April and the National Restaurant Association's NRA Show 2012 in Chicago in early May.

"As our Student Ambassador to Health and Nutrition, Chef Remmi cangive us the viewpoint ofour ultimate customer the children we serve every day. She can also provide invaluable insight into ways we can enhance our programs to better meet students' needs," said Steve Dunmore, president of Sodexo Education-Schools. "I am excited about this partnership and I can't wait to see all the great things Chef Remmi and Sodexo can do together."

Chef Remmi

Chef Remmi has distinguished herself through her work in digital, social and mainstream media and she is recognized as a nutrition and wellness expert that can truly relate to students and the challenges they face daily. For more information regarding Chef Remmi, please visit http://www.cooktimewithremmi.com/.

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Contact: Ben Norman Lifesciencenews@wiley.com 44-124-377-0375 Wiley-Blackwell

Hoboken, NJ May 17th 2012. Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., today announced the launch of Food Science & Nutrition as part of the Wiley Open Access publishing program. The journal will provide authors with a new platform for the rapid dissemination of the latest research and will be published in collaboration with the Society of Chemical Industry, the Institute of Food Science & Technology and other prominent societies.

Food Science & Nutrition will publish the latest peer reviewed research from across all areas of food sciences, but will focus on the results of fundamental and applied research related to human food and nutrition. The journal will also publish reviews, research methods, invited editorial pieces and commentaries.

Food Science & Nutrition will be edited by Dr. Y. Martin Lo, Associate Professor of Food Bioprocess Engineering at the University of Maryland. Dr. Lo is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, a position he has held since 2007. An expert team of editorial board members will work alongside Dr. Lo, including Associate Editor, Dr. Berna Magnuson of the University of Toronto.

Food Science & Nutrition is the latest addition to Wiley's portfolio of food science journals and will benefit from relationships with titles including Molecular Nutrition & Food Research which has an Impact factor of 4.3 and holds the top ISI rank for Food Science and Technology.

Dr. Lo commented that, "The science of food has evolved significantly over the last two decades and it has become clear that integrated research to interpret the interface between food science and nutrition is critical in attaining full comprehension of functional foods. Additionally, many countries are still in dire need of appropriate technologies to add value to their abundant agriculture products/byproducts, while developed countries are seeking better practices to sustain agriculture. All these efforts take time and need a proper outlet to usher continuous development and stimulate effective communications. It is my vision for Food Science & Nutrition to be the one-stop hub for such."

"Food Science & Nutrition will provide researchers and authors with a rapid, yet rigorous, peer review process combined with high visibility for their research papers," says Rachel Burley, VP and Publisher, Life Sciences, Wiley-Blackwell. "The journal will be an important channel for research that will benefit multiple disciplines".

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ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire -05/17/12)- Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (FITX.PK), a nutritional supplement company focusing on active lifestyles, announced today that Jeff Thomas has been appointed to Vice President of Distributor Relation and Brand Management for Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.

Mr. Jeff Thomas, founder of Science Defined Nutrition, Inc. ("SDN"), which was recently acquired by Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc., has held various industry jobs including Vice President Sales for Supplement Group, Inc. and over 10 years Global experience in setting up international and distributor contracts in the sport nutrition industry. He was also a national sales representative for Dox, LLC which was the parent company for Legal Gear also known as LG Sciences. As a point of clarification, Jeff Thomas is of no relation to Paul Thomas, one of Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.'s original founders.

Bill Chaaban, President and CEO of Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc., stated, "Jeff Thomas adds distribution expertise that will accelerate the company's growth. We will continue to aggressively grow and expand our presence in the sports nutrition marketplace through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions."

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 and http://www.facebook.com/Sciencedefinednutrition

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

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Newswise CHICAGO Echoing a new report by the Institute of Medicine that progress in the United States in addressing the obesity epidemic has been too slow, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) and its members, some of whom served on the IOM committee, are leading community nutrition interventions across the country that are showing a tremendous impact.

The IOM report and its goals agree with several positions and efforts undertaken by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, specifically:

Make physical activity an integral and routine part of life Through our Kids Eat Right and Energy Balance 4 Kids programs and partnerships with Fuel Up to Play 60 and the National Physical Activity Plan campaigns, the Academy is deeply involved at the community level, educating consumers on the importance of physical activity and how it, along with healthful eating, is the key to the prevention and management of diseases like obesity and diabetes, said registered dietitian and Academy President Sylvia Escott-Stump.

Create food and beverage environments that ensure that healthy food and beverage options are the routine, easy choice It is the position of the Academy that access to adequate amounts of safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food at all times is a fundamental human right. Hunger continues to be a worldwide problem of staggering proportions. The Academy supports programs and encourages practices that combat hunger and malnutrition, produce food security, promote self-sufficiency and are environmentally and economically sustainable.

Dietetics professionals are uniquely qualified to develop relationships with elected officials and their staff members and to educate voters about the nutritional impact of policies and programs. There is an urgent need for nutrition professionals to become actively involved in seeing that the food assistance programs that support sustainable development are protected, improved and expanded, Escott-Stump said.

Transform messages about physical activity and nutrition It is the position of the Academy that the total diet or overall pattern of food eaten is the most important focus of a healthful eating style. All foods can fit within this pattern, if consumed in moderation with appropriate portion size and combined with regular physical activity. The Academy strives to communicate healthful eating messages to the public that emphasize a balance of foods, rather than any one food or meal.

Expand the roles of health care providers, insurers, and employers For nearly two years, the Academy and its members have been building relationships and implementing tactics surrounding expansion of nutrition services under Medicare. The Academy worked with several members of Congress during the drafting of the Affordable Care Act to propose language that supported the role of the registered dietitian, and continues to hold dialogue with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the expansion of coverage for medical nutrition therapy.

Make schools a national focal point School nutrition is a top priority for the Academy. According to its Comprehensive School Nutrition Services position, one of three official positions on the topic of school and childrens nutrition:

comprehensive, integrated nutrition services in schools, kindergarten through grade 12, are an essential component of coordinated school health programs and will improve the nutritional status, health, and academic performance of our nations childrenby encouraging multidisciplinary wellness teams, composed of school and community members, to work together in identifying local school needs, developing feasible strategies to address priority areas, and integrating comprehensive nutrition services with a coordinated school health program.

"More than 1,200 Academy members belong to our School Nutrition Services practice group," Escott-Stump said. "These dedicated members are employed in child nutrition programs at the local, state and national levels; as researchers and educators; as corporate dietitians supplying products and services to school foodservice operations; as consultants in school nutrition and wellness; and in other fields where they help create healthier school environments."

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (NYSE: WNI - News), is scheduled to present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 16th at 3:40 p.m. PT in Las Vegas, NV. Presenting from management will be Tarang Amin, chief executive officer and president, and Joseph Baty, chief financial officer and executive vice president.

A live webcast will be available at the following link and available for a period of 90 days. http://www.schiffnutrition.com/press_webcasts.asp

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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