The International Formula Council supports new airport security procedures but cautions that security officers must comply with warnings not to require opening or testing of baby formula. IFC has issued guidelines for traveling parents and caregivers about how to keep infant formula safe.
Sugar substitutes receive a strong endorsement this month from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has issued a fact sheet on sugar substitutes, and published it in the July/August issue of FDA Consumer magazine, carrying the headline, "No Calories"¦ Sweet!"
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced today there is no reason to recommend any dietary change in regard to the low-calorie sweetener, aspartame. The report specifically states, "In its opinion published today, the Panel concluded, on the basis of all the evidence currently available, that there is no need to further review the safety of aspartame nor to revise the previously established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for aspartame (40 mg/kg body weight)."
A new epidemiology study from the National Cancer Institute confirms previous study conclusions that there is no link between aspartame consumption and leukemias, lymphomas and brain tumors.
Super Bowl Sunday is the "Super Bowl" of snacking. Research by the Calorie Control Council and the Snack Food Association finds that Americans will eat 30 million pounds of snacks and enough fat to equal the weight of 13,000 NFL offensive linemen, on the big game day.
Holiday festivities can pack on the pounds. The typical American adult gains three pounds during the holiday season, making January the biggest dieting month of the year, according to the Calorie Control Council. The Council has encouraging news though "“ many consumers are keeping their spirits bright by eating light.
The Calorie Control Council today stated that a rat study conducted by Italy's Ramazzini Institute is totally contradictory with the extensive scientific research and regulatory reviews conducted on aspartame.
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