Archives for July 20, 2003

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Pizza, the latest functional food?

The carbohydrate-rich pizza could be associated with a reduced risk of cancer, suggested a newspaper report yesterday, while a recent study finds that the tomato-based food could help lower women's levels of heart disease.

Irish food body consults on health claims

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is seeking views from Irish industry on the European Community's proposed new regulation to govern nutrition and health claims on foods.

Kemin spreads lutein knowledge

Kemin Foods, maker of FloraGLO Lutein, is hoping to increase brand awareness among the British medical community, by backing a campaign to teach doctors about the role of lutein in preventing blindness among the elderly.

Fat, breast cancer link raises questions on research methods

Scientists in the UK said on Friday they had found evidence of a link between consumption of fat and breast cancer, a theory so far poorly supported by human trials. Their study raises questions about the methods of assessing dietary intake, showing...