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What To Eat

Postcard from Copenhagen

June 2, 2008 at 1:12PM By Marion Nestle | comment

I'm in Copenhagen this week at the Nordic Nutrition meetings and did my usual tourist thing. I went to supermarkets to check out the products and the health claims. What a disappointment.

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Organic Infant Formula with Sucrose

May 21, 2008 at 4:54PM By Marion Nestle | comment

The New York Times reports that the organic version of Similac infant formula is made with organic cane juice - sucrose - not lactose (milk sugar). Sucrose is sweeter than lactose; infants love it. Sucrose encourages infants to drink more formula and could promote weight gain.

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Food Prices Again: Risks vs. Benefits

May 12, 2008 at 2:44PM By Marion Nestle | comment

Will Increased Food Prices Make School Lunches Less Healthy? Some Argue Higher Costs Will Be Good for the Market.

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The CDC on Food Safety

April 24, 2008 at 12:23PM By Marion Nestle | comment

Food Safety Should Start at the Production Level.

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Your Thoughts on FDA's Food Protection Plan?

April 1, 2008 at 3:29PM By Marion Nestle | comment

The FDA Wants Your Opinion on Food Safety.

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Do Food Stamps Make People Fat?

March 24, 2008 at 5:17PM By Marion Nestle | comment

A New USDA Report Examines the Relationship Between Low-Income People, Food Stamps, and Obesity.

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The ADA and Corporate Sponsors: An Unhealthy Alliance?

March 18, 2008 at 2:22PM By Marion Nestle | comment

The ADA Partners with Makers of Food and Beverage Products. Can the Org Remain Independent?

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Is Obesity More Common in Low Income Areas?

March 5, 2008 at 12:00PM By Marion Nestle | comment

A New Paper Explores A Neighborhood's Effect on Obesity.

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Can Companies Help Promote Children's Health?

February 21, 2008 at 5:00PM By Marion Nestle | comment

USDA Challenges Food Companies to Help End Childhood Obesity.

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Coke and Pepsi Promote Health!

February 4, 2008 at 9:39AM By Marion Nestle | comment

Big soda makers tackling nutrition research questions?

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Marion Nestle

Noted author Marion Nestle is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University. She is the author of What to Eat. read full bio.

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