Category Archives: Nutrition

US backs nutrition, school meals programme in Laos

Vientiane (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A delegation of representatives from the United States Embassy to Laos, the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has completed a three-day visit to Saravan province where they observed activities under WFP's School Meals programme. Continue reading

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FINRA Approves Laufer Bridge Enterprises, Inc. Name Change To Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Laufer Bridge Enterprises Inc. (LBGE), Ticker symbol (FITX.PK) has announced today that the Company’s shareholders and board of directors approved a name change to Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. Concurrent with this name change Creative Edge Nutrition has changed its stock ticker symbol from “LBGE” to “FITX”. Continue reading

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The potential role of the antioxidant and detoxification properties of glutathione in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Glutathione has a wide range of functions; it is an endogenous anti-oxidant and plays a key role in the maintenance of intracellular redox balance and detoxification of xenobiotics. Several studies have indicated that children with autism spectrum disorders may … Continue reading

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Exploring metabolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease

Impaired kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) leading to kidney failure andend-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious medical condition associated with increasedmorbidity, mortality, and in particular cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. CKD is associatedwith multiple physiological and metabolic disturbances, … Continue reading

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Nestle to buy Pfizer's infant-nutrition business

Swiss food and drink giant Nestle SA announced a deal Monday to acquire Pfizer Inc.'s infant-nutrition business for $11.85 billion in a bid to boost sales in emerging markets.The company based in Vevey, …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Nutrition&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Sports nutrition offers big opportunities for $775M US probiotic supplement market

Speaking at last week’s International Probiotics Association’s World Congress in Universal City, CA, Chris Schmidt from Euromonitor International revealed that the global retail value for probiotic supplements in 2011 was estimated at $2.7 bn, with 19% increase in growth.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Nutrition&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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CHO launches ‘Nutrition on Wheels’

The City Health Office (CHO) recently launched “Nutrition on Wheels”, an outreach program intended to empower communities through proper nutrition. The program is another innovation adopted by the CHO headed by Dr. Rodel Agbulos to advance its vision of “Un … Continue reading

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee for Funding Key Nutrition Programs in Farm Bill

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics praises the Senate Agriculture Committee for approving legislation that will fund key nutrition programs that empower Americans with the knowledge to make healthful food choices.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Nutrition&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Health office launches 'Nutrition on Wheels'

THE Zamboanga City Health Office (CHO) has launched “Nutrition on Wheels,” an outreach program intended to empower communities through proper nutrition. The program is another innovation adopted by the CHO headed by Dr. Rodel Agbulos to advance its vision of … Continue reading

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President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Announces 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

WASHINGTON, DC– – In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition will pay tribute to the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winners at their …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Nutrition&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Pfizer To Divest Nutrition Business To Nestlé

Pfizer today announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest its Nutrition business to Nestlé for $11.85 billion in cash. Pfizer’s Nutrition business recorded revenues ofSource:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Nutrition&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Nutrition tips for a healthy pregnancy

(Relaxnews) – A new study published in the April issue of Diabetes Care found that carrying even just a few extra pounds combined with an elevated blood sugar level could pose a health risk to both mother and baby. Heres a selection of online resources that offer medically supervised advice on how to have a healthy pregnancy. Babycenter.com Based on the recommendations from the Institute of Medicine, healthy weight gain depends on your pre-pregnancy weight, says Babycenter.com. Continue reading

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President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Announces 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire -04/27/12)- In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) will pay tribute to the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winners at their annual meeting on May 1, 2012. Presented annually since 2007, the Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals whose careers have greatly contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition-related programs nationwide. Recipients are selected by members of PCFSN based on the span and scope of an individual’s career, the estimated number of lives they have touched, and the impact of their legacy. Continue reading

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Rick Ware Racing Announces the Addition of Adia Nutrition to the 2012 RWR North American Professional Motorsports Tour …

THOMASVILLE, NC and NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire -04/26/12)- Rick Ware Racing (RWR), a leading professional motorsports organization, and Adia Nutrition (ADIA.PK – News) (“Adia”) today announced a partnership to expand the reach of Adia Nutrition across North America through the RWR POYNT Racing Tour. The partnership kicks off this weekend for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Richmond, Virginia with 2011 “Rookie of the Year” winner Timmy Hill in the #41 POYNT.com Ford. Continue reading

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F3 Nutrition Appoints Mark Post As President

More Topics: Choose a Sector Accounting Firms Advertising/Media/Communications Capital CEO/Board General Business Health/Biotech Internet/Technology Investment Firms Law Firms Mergers & Acquisitions Money Managers People Private Companies Public Companies Venture Capital Posted April 27, 2012 Mark Post Company to Launch Comprehensive Nutrition Product Line in June 2012 DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., — F3 Nutrition, LLC, the company that was created to meet the absolute Fit , Form and Function of athletes’ needs, today announced Mark Post as its new President and that the nutrition industry veteran and leading expert will direct all aspects of the organization starting with the F3 Nutrition product launch in June 2012. “I am honored to join F3 Nutrition and look forward to making it known as one of the most prominent brands in sports nutrition,” said Post. “It is our goal at F3 Nutrition to provide a complete line of exceptional sports nutritional performance products that are both safe and effective. Continue reading

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Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Feature Package

NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing withfitness,diet and nutrition,and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature releasebelow, as well asits headline linked to the full text. This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service. Continue reading

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Beats Analyst Estimates on EPS

By Seth Jayson | More Articles April 26, 2012 | Mead Johnson Nutrition (NYSE: MJN) reported earnings on April 26. Here are the numbers you need to know. The 10-second takeawayFor the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), Mead Johnson Nutrition met expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share Continue reading

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General Mills Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Youth Nutrition and Fitness Program and Awards ‘Best of the …

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The General Mills Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, today announced the recipients of its 2012 Champions for Healthy Kids grants. As part of the programs 10 year anniversary, 10 best of the best legacy award recipients were selected from previous Champions for Healthy Kids grantees. Continue reading

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F3 Nutrition, LLC Announces Mark Post As President

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — F3 Nutrition, LLC, the company that was created to meet the absolute Fit, Form and Function of athletes’ needs, today announced Mark Post as its new President and that the nutrition industry veteran and leading expert will direct all aspects of the organization starting with the F3 Nutrition product launch in June 2012. “I am honored to join F3 Nutrition and look forward to making it known as one of the most prominent brands in sports nutrition,” said Post. “It is our goal at F3 Nutrition to provide a complete line of exceptional sports nutritional performance products that are both safe and effective. Continue reading

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Liquid Nutrition Announces its Annual General Meeting

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (Liquid Nutrition) (TSX-V: LQD.V and LQD-WT) announces that an Annual and Special Meeting of its Shareholders (the Meeting) will be held at: Place: 1250 Ren-Lvesque Blvd Continue reading

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