Health

Fast food may expose consumers to harmful chemicals called phthalates

WASHINGTON, DC (April 13, 2016) -- People who reported consuming more fast food in a national survey were exposed to higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals known as phthalates, according to

Publication Date: 
13/04/2016
Eurek Alert
Tags:
Health, Junk Food, Nutrition, Child Health
Health

Millions of maternal and child lives could be saved every year for less than $5 a person

By spending less than $5 per person on essential health care services such as contraception, medication for serious illnesses and nutritional supplements, millions of maternal and child lives could

Publication Date: 
11/04/2016
Medical Express
Tags:
Health, Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition, Health Care, Diarrhoea, Malaria
Climate Change

The impacts of climate change on human health in the United States: a scientific assessment

This scientific assessment examines how climate change is already affecting human health and the changes that may occur in the future. It aims at providing a comprehensive, evidence-based, and, where possible, quantitative estimation of observed and projected climate change related health impacts in the United States.

Publication Date: 
05/04/2016
U.S Global Change Research Program
Tags:
Climate Change, Health Effects, United States Of America (US), Climate Impacts, Air Pollution, Extreme Weather Events, Vector Borne Diseases, Food Safety, Nutrition, Mental Health
Health

New UN Decade aims to eradicate hunger, prevent malnutrition

Calling attention to the nearly 800 million chronically undernourished people and over two billion with micronutrient deficiencies, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2015 the start

Publication Date: 
05/04/2016
Big News Network
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Health, Nutrition, Malnutrition, Global, Food Security, FAO, WHO
Food Policy

Israel Green-lights Ambitious Food Security Program to Fight Hunger

Social Affairs Minister Haim Katz is implementing a long-gestating program aimed at providing nutritional security for the estimated 110,000 Israeli families (over 400,000 individuals) who are livi

Publication Date: 
05/04/2016
Haaretz (Israel)
Tags:
Food Security, Food Policy, Israel, Nutrition, Malnutrition
Health

There are More Obese People in the World Than Underweight People, New Study Reveals

A new study revealed that over 640 million people globally are considered to be obese, now outnumbering people who are considered to be underweight.

Publication Date: 
04/04/2016
Nature World News
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Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Non Communicable Diseases, Malnutrition, Global
Health

Traditional pickles of Himachal Pradesh

The traditional pickles of indigenous fruits and vegetables, viz., galgal, lingri, aaroo, plum, lasura, dehu, kachnar and beedana are popular in rural and urban areas of Himachal Pradesh since the very early times. These are used as appetizers and served practically with every meal. The traditional pickles of Himachal Pradesh are unique in the raw material, method of preparation and taste from the pickles in other parts of country. In the present study, the methods of preparation of traditional pickles as practiced by the rural folk have been documented.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2016
Monika, Savitri, Anila Kumari & et al
Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
15
2
330-336
Tags:
Flora, Traditional Knowledge, Himachal Pradesh, Vegetables, Nutrition
Food Policy

Future of food: shaping the global food system to deliver improved nutrition and health

Despite significant progress the world continues to bear a triple burden of malnutrition. These three burdens are related, but distinctly different, problems: energy deficiencies (hunger), micronutrient deficiencies (hidden hunger), and excessive net energy intake and unhealthy diets overweight/obesity).

Publication Date: 
01/04/2016
The World Bank
Tags:
Food Security, Nutrition, Health, Child Health, Malnutrition, India, Global, Food Prices, Processed Foods, Food Safety
Food Policy

2016 Global Food Policy Report

IFPRI’s Flagship Report puts into perspective the major food policy issues, developments, and decisions of 2015 and highlights challenges and opportunities for 2016. This year’s report takes a special look at how food systems can best contribute to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Publication Date: 
31/03/2016
International Food Policy Research Institute
Tags:
Food Policy, Food Security, Agriculture, Nutrition, Health, Agricultural Systems, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, India, Global, Water Management
Health

South-east Asia's children face 'double burden' of obesity and undernutrition UN

A joint report released today by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has shed new light on the nu

Publication Date: 
30/03/2016
Big News Network
Tags:
Health, Malnutrition, Obesity, Nutrition, Child Health, Children, Asia

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