| FDA issues ANPRM to revise mandatory nutrients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in the Federal Register, Docket No. 2006N-0168, titled Food Labeling: Revision of Reference Values and Mandatory Nutrients. The ANPRM requests comments on what new reference values the agency should use to calculate the percent daily value (DV) in the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels and what factors the agency should consider in establishing such new reference values. In addition, FDA requests comments on whether it should require that certain nutrients be added or removed from the Nutrition Facts and Supplemental Facts labels. Current rules concerning DV have been in effect since 1993. Those rules were developed on diet and health information that was current at the time.
Rather than sweating glycemic index, stick to the basics
If you pick up a box of Lean Cuisine Chicken Pomodoro in Australia, you'll find a small symbol on the label that lists the product's glycemic index in addition to the usual facts about calories, carbohydrates, fat, protein and sodium. About 150 other products carry the symbol, too. Developed nearly 30 years ago at the University of Toronto, the glycemic index, or GI, is becoming part of the nutritional landscape Down Under. And it's attracted attention in the U.S. and Canada, too. The GI tries to gauge how much your blood sugar is likely to rise after eating a particular food. The higher the number, the more likely your blood sugar will be elevated after eating – something people need to avoid. Foods with scores of 70 to 100 are considered high-glycemic; 55 and lower are low-glycemic.
How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket
SUNDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Taking the time to investigate food labels not only can improve your heart health, but also your overall wellness. "Reading the labels is a great way to be guided toward healthier choices for your heart, and for general reduction of all chronic diseases today," Cathy Fitzgerald, registered dietitian with MFit, the University of Michigan Health System's health promotion division, said in a prepared statement. "So think about using the front of the package as well as the nutrition facts on the back when you are out shopping." Start by educating yourself on what food label language truly means. Fitzgerald offered these tips: The claim, "May reduce the risk of heart disease." A company can only put this statement on a food if scientific evidence exists that the U.S.
UPDATE: Stabbing at Carousel Center Mall
Police arrested Algier Ceasar, 19, and charged him with assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the stabbing at the mall on Friday night. It started as a fight in the food court and led to the stabbing of one of the teens. Syracuse police tell CBS 5 news the victim is Stanley Ozell who was stabbed in the torso during the fight. He was brought to University Hospital where he's listed in stable condition. .
Wyldwood closings delayed again; Developers ask for patience in ...
Closings on local properties were initially scheduled to be completed at the end of January, but were then rescheduled for late this month. Those closings will now come at the end of March, officials with the venture said.Speaking on behalf of the developers, attorney Gerald J. Kelly urged patience."Everyone needs to be patient. It is rare that a $600 million project tries to move forward in a relatively rural venue. Many of the traditional strengths of a venue are not in place, such as infrastructure, airports and other significant attractions. It takes a great deal of time stating the case for this project and insuring everyone remains on board," he said.
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Stories by Fred Dreier
Santa Barbara, California's Adam Duvendeck turned heads with his eighth-place finish in the men's sprint at the Los Angeles round of the World Cup, held January 17-20 in Carson City, California. The result stood as the top finish by an American male sprinter throughout the ... .
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