Individuals in the low-GI group consumed their diets ad libitum, and their decrease in caloric intake and overall weight loss of 6%-8% matched that of the 12 individuals in the conventional low-fat, calorie-restricted group.
Scientists funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Boston, Mass., have found that the higher the carbohydrate intake, the higher the odds of developing a certain type of cataract among a group of women aged 53 to 73 years.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) significantly lowered triglycerides and decreased harmful small, dense LDL "bad" cholesterol particles in men and women with below average HDL "good" cholesterol levels, according to study results.
Betsy Holden, president of global marketing and category development for Kraft Foods Inc., has decided to leave the company and resign as a board member.
McDonald's Corp said it has appointed Jeffrey Schwartz, who has worked for the fast food giant for 37 years, as chief executive officer of McDonald's China.
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company announced it has successfully completed the purchase of certain confectionery assets of Kraft Foods Global Inc. for $1.46 billion.
Miami-based Burger King commissioned a survey of over 500 workers across Europe, and more U.K. residents than ever report skipping lunch altogether or hurriedly eating a snack at their desks while handling e-mails and phone calls.
Robertet Flavors Inc. (Piscataway, N.J.) hired Kathy Boyce as sales service coordinator in sales and marketing; Jennifer Petrillo as associate regulatory coordinator in the regulatory affairs department.
A recent report by Business Communications Co. Inc. (BCC, Norwalk, Conn.) finds the market for all commercially used carotenoids at about $887 million. Furthermore, RGA-110R The Global Market for Carotenoids predicts the ingredient's market will grow at an average annual rate of 2.9%, to break the $1 billion barrier by 2009.
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