Category: Issue 515
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WHO/EU Warns That Overweight Children Becoming a “New Norm”
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe (WHO/EU) reportedly warned attendees of a February 25-26, 2014, health conference held by the European Commission and the Greek Presidency of the Council of the European Union that “being overweight is so common that it risks becoming a new norm.” According to a February 25, 2014, press…
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FDA Refuses to Stay Effective Date for Use of Irradiation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule denying requests for a stay of the effective date and for a hearing on the final rule concerning the use of irradiation in food production, processing and handling. Originally appearing in the August 22, 2008, Federal Register, the rule amended food additive regulations to…
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FDA Unveils New Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed revisions to the Nutrition Facts label that would emphasize the number of calories and servings per container, among other things. As the agency explained in a February 27, 2014, press release, the new panels would not only display calories per serving in larger, bolder type, but…