Food

5 failed ratings in Tri-Cities, WA food safety inspections

Kennewick, Washington The Benton Franklin Health District gave five businesses, including three Richland restaurants, failing grades in food safety inspections May 15-19. The district food safety team gave positive marks to 29 inspections, 13 of which with a perfect result. Most were school chairs. There are also no violations in a restaurant with subsequent inspection …

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Poor eating habits in college students can contribute to future health problems

May 25, 2023 A UBC Okanagan researcher warns that a person’s poor eating habits established during post-secondary education can contribute to future health problems, including obesity, respiratory disease and depression. Dr. Joanne Bottorf, a professor in the UBCO School of Nursing, is one of several international researchers who published a multi-site study looking at college …

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The Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families with farmers and fresh, locally grown food

This article is part of Stories of Change, a series of inspiring articles by people who provide evidence-based programs and strategies that empower communities to eat healthy and move more. This is possible with funding from Michigan Fitness Foundation. Over the years, the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) has developed and delivered programs to help all …

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The vitamin factory of our microbiome can redefine personal health

In a recent study published in PLoS Pathogensresearchers are investigating the role of the human gut microbiome as a source of essential vitamins. survey: Can we microbially manage our vitamin acquisition for better health? Image credit: Lallapie / Shutterstock.com Production of vitamins by the intestinal microbiota Vitamins are essential trace elements necessary for various metabolic …

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Industrial food additives and children’s health risks

In a recent study published in Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticsresearchers are investigating the potential adverse effects on children’s health due to the use of industrial additives in processed foods. survey: Food Additive Use in Ultra-Processed Foods: Can Industrial Additive Processing Contribute to Adverse Health Outcomes in Children? Image credit: antoniodiaz / …

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A deadly combination for health and the environment

Industrially processed foods and beverages have increased shelf life and availability, helping to manage growing global food demand and reduce malnutrition. However, there has been an increase in the production and consumption of ultra-processed food and beverages (UPFD), which has adverse effects on health and the environment. Recently American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study examined …

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