http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/ Latest articles from the food insight newsletter. en-us Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:05:43 EST Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:05:43 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss CommonSpot http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/newfoodinsightnbfi508.cfm Twenty years ago, the first Food Insight was published with the goal of addressing important and current nutrition and food safety issues. In 2009, Food Insight is going to a mainly online publication. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:26:02 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/newfoodinsightnbfi508.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/turkeytalkfi508.cfm With the holiday season fast approaching, it is important to prepare safe and enjoyable meals especially when serving turkey. Here are a few important food safety tips to keep in mind when preparing meals or eating holiday leftovers to help reduce the chance of foodborne illness for you and your family. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:09:11 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/turkeytalkfi508.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/coolfi508.cfm Country-of-origin labeling for various products was required by the 2002 and 2008 Farm Bills, but not all provisions have been implemented. Labeling of wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish has been visible in grocery stores since 2004, but labeling provisions for other commodities were either delayed or recently added by the 2008 Farm Bill. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:02:23 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/coolfi508.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/outbreakfi508.cfm Although foodborne disease is a serious concern, in general, the U.S. has a very safe food supply. Public health agencies have made great strides in detecting and responding to outbreaks over the past 10 years, but challenges still remain in finding the source and removing product from the marketplace. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:49:03 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/outbreakfi508.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/allergyplanfi508.cfm In an effort to gather more information on food allergy management in schools, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and the School Nutrition Association (SNA) recently conducted a Web-based survey in spring 2008 of 844 school nutrition professionals and district directors in the U.S. to learn what they are currently doing to address food allergies. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:19:24 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/so/allergyplanfi508.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/foodandagcommentaryfi408.cfm Today’s scenario of spiraling food and fuel costs, challenges to the supply of commodities, international trade uncertainties and a struggling economy have all formed a perfect storm for consumers. Many of us have spoken about this potential outcome and how important agriculture and the use of the best technologies would be to help future generations. This situation also presents an opportunity to communicate to an engaged public, who may have previously tuned us out. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:24:04 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/foodandagcommentaryfi408.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/lcsweightgainnbfi408.cfm You may have heard stories in the news lately and wondered: What is the truth about low-calorie sweeteners? Do they help or hurt weight management efforts? While controversy over this issue in the media has created some confusion, the overwhelming majority of the research shows that low-calorie sweeteners can and do aid in weight loss/maintenance. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:13 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/lcsweightgainnbfi408.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/hfcswebcastnbfi408.cfm The IFIC Foundation and the School Nutrition Association Foundation worked in partnership to produce a Webinar, "High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and School Wellness: Science-Based Facts for Healthful School Nutrition Operations." The Webinar aired live on May 7, 2008, and can be accessed on the IFIC Foundation Web site. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:02:16 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/hfcswebcastnbfi408.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/howtovideofi408.cfm Following the successful launch of the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation and Monkeysee.com’s first cooperative project—the expert demonstration video "How to Tell if Your Food Has Gone Bad" – IFIC Foundation and Monkeysee.com have partnered again on five additional expert video demos and interviews. Two of these new additions provide information on timely food safety topics for consumers: safe food preparation using a microwave oven and food allergy basics. The other three videos address common consumer questions about nutrition: how to help your diet survive the office; how to eat more than you think and lose weight; and how to eat right to feel great. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:48:25 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/howtovideofi408.cfm http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/fructosefi408.cfm Media coverage of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and fructose increased sharply in early 2004 after publication of a hypothesis that they may play a role in the epidemic of obesity. Does the scientific evidence warrant the singular focus on the role of fructose-regardless of dietary source-in the development of obesity and chronic disease risk? Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:16:48 EST http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2008/ja/fructosefi408.cfm