A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that American children are consuming sodium at levels that far exceed the daily recommended limit, which … Continue Reading →
On November 8, voters in four U.S. cities decided to pass a sugary drink tax. According to USA Today, the citizens of Boulder, Colo., and three California cities—San Francisco, Oakland, … Continue Reading →
U.S. consumers have been drinking fewer purchased beverages over the past decade, but when they do, they turn to the beverage standards of coffee, soft drinks, milk, iced tea, or … Continue Reading →
A study published in Preventive Medicine shows that changes to U.S. federal food subsidy programs may work to encourage consumers to choose healthier foods and limit “junk” foods. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
On Sept. 28, 2016, the U.S. Senate provided its consent for President Barack Obama to deposit the instrument of ratification for the country to become a member of the International … Continue Reading →
At a time when Democrats and Republicans agree on few solutions to the challenges facing America, FoodMinds’ fourth “Food Temperance in America” survey found that two out of three Opinion … Continue Reading →
Lower retail prices for several foods, including eggs, whole milk, cheddar cheese, chicken breast, sirloin tip roast, and ground chuck resulted in a decrease in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s … Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, the United States has launched a challenge to China’s price supports for domestic production of rice, wheat, and corn at the World Trade Organization (WTO), charging that … Continue Reading →
According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service’s (USDA ERS) annual report, the estimated percentage of U.S. households that were food insecure in 2015 declined significantly to 12.7% … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps, which break down obesity rates for the entire country. IFT Daily News
