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I think every month should be National Nutrition Month. But to promote better eating habits that incorporate “better” foods and beverages, it is critical to have any publicly promoted nutrition message be based solidly on science.

Vitamins, minerals, beta-glucans, antioxidants, oligosaccharides, probiotics, and plant compounds all do their part to help build the immune system and keep us active and replete with the energy needed to get through the day—and life.

Duke University researchers found high-risk, obese women following weight-loss diets, which included lean pork, experienced significant weight loss, improved physical function and were able to stick to the approach during a six-month period – all important factors for the health and well-being of older women.

Americans are consuming food information from more sources than ever before, yet nutritional literacy is lacking, and health may be suffering as a result. Those are among the findings of the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 12th Annual Food and Health Survey.

In collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and other industry players including Nestle, Lindt, Ferrara Candy and Ferrero, these commitments are all centered on offering consumers more product choice and transparency.

Extend Nutrition, St. Louis, says its new sugar-free and gluten-free protein bars are clinically proven to help control blood sugar for six to nine hours. Officials say new Cookies & Cream and Chocolate & Caramel bars are currently available at extendbar.com, with retail sales to begin later this year.

By the time many children reach kindergarten they consume fewer nutrient-rich dairy foods than recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) is using SupplySide West to demonstrate how GPC’s TruBran®, an insoluble fiber with a typical 85% total dietary fiber level, makes it easy to fortify snacks and foods while delivering great flavor and texture

Blue California offers Sol Q10 BLUE, a water-soluble coenzyme Q10, in 10% and 40% concentrations for energy drinks, functional beverages, chewable tablets, stick packs and other products

Glanbia Nutritionals, a leading global ingredients manufacturer and formulation specialist, used SupplySide West to showcases its functional and nutritional ingredients in a range of on-trend prototype products.