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2008 Food & Health Survey Now Available!

The full findings from the third annual International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food, Nutrition & Health are now available online. View the report and full data tables. View the Web cast of the findings.

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No matter when you eat, you gain weight when you eat more calories than you burn off.
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Dietary Guidance

The Path to a Healthful Lifestyle — Most of us are looking for ways to incorporate healthful eating habits and physical activity into our everyday lives. There are several resources that can help you personalize your path. Your Personal Path to Health: Steps to a Healthier You! is a brochure developed in cooperation among the IFIC Foundation, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help you use MyPyramid, a step-by-step guide to healthful eating and physical activity. USDA has also recently launched a new, online electronic planner to help you plan your menus and guide you to healthier choices. 

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Low-Calorie Sweeteners

Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Weight Management — When incorporated into a healthful diet, low-calorie sweeteners can help with weight loss/maintenance. Read more in our Q&A About Low-Calorie Sweeteners, Appetite and Weight Management.