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Low-Carbohydrate Versus Low-Fat Diets

Low-carbohydrate diet found to be more effective for weight loss and cardiovascular risk reduction
September 3, 2014
The Annals of Internal Medicine just published results of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) trial titled "Effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets," in which a low-carbohydrate diet was found to be more effective both for weight loss and cardiovascular risk factor reduction than a low-fat diet.
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Nutrition Shake

Meal beverage maker Trovita earns Minnesota state business recognition.
August 25, 2014
Trovita Health Science, Minneapolis, was named as a division finalist in the 10th Annual Minnesota Cup business competition.
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Weight, Nutrition, Grocery Purchases: What Moms Think

Results from an exclusive survey conducted by Womensforum.com
August 19, 2014
An exclusive survey of more than 1,000 women by Womensforum.com reveals that over a third (36%) of moms say that they are regularly concerned about childhood obesity in their home.
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Low-Cal Food Market

Low-calorie foods, drinks were a $7.4 billion market in 2013; to post 5.9% CAGR to 2019, says Research and Markets.
August 13, 2014
Research and Markets has published the "Low-calorie Food Market - Global Forecast, Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014-2019" report.
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Weight Loss Dinner Entrees

Nutrisystem introduces four frozen comfort food entrees as new dinner options.
July 28, 2014
Nutrisystem Inc., Fort Washington, Pa., introduced four dinner items to the company’s line of ready-to-go and frozen dinners.
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New Product Trends

IFIC: “More Consumers Think Health”

Survey data show more American consumers considering healthfulness when purchasing foods and beverages.
July 23, 2014
During the past two years, more American consumers considered healthfulness when purchasing their foods and beverages.
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Slim-Fast Sold

Unilever announced that it has sold its Slim-Fast brand to Kainos Capital.
July 11, 2014
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Protein to Satiety

Consumers have turned their attention to protein to boost nutrition in their diets.
July 3, 2014
Some 62% of consumers agree they are “making a point of getting enough protein” from the foods and beverages they consume.
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New Product Trends

Aiming Low

Although obesity growth rates appear to have plateaued, an alarming number of consumers still face dire health consequences. In response, manufacturers are creating a range of a new weight management foods and beverages.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
June 30, 2014
After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates in America remained level in every state except for one, Arkansas.
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A Little Nudge

The USDA is creating a $2 million research center to study how the government can “nudge” Americans toward making healthier eating habits.
June 4, 2014
The center will be given at least $1.9 million over three years, with the possibility of future funding.
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