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   Law targets food labelling"Fat-free" takes on a new meaning this year. The South African Department of Health has gazetted new regulations for labelling and advertising food so that consumers have a better idea of what they're buying and eating. 10 Mar 2010 13:41 Community support critical for reducing childhood obesityCommunity support of school obesity prevention programs is critical to achieving a significant decrease in obesity among children, according to researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Centre for Advancement of Healthy Living, which is part of The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston (UTHealth). 4 Mar 2010 14:35 Weight Watchers joins McDonald's
Study evaluates possible diet associations with ovarian cancer survival2009 estimates projected that in the United States alone 21 550 new cases of ovarian cancer would be diagnosed and 14 600 women would die of the disease. Often diagnosed in late stages, ovarian cancer has an asymptomatic onset and a relatively low 5-year survival rate of about 45%. Consequently investigation linked to survivorship is critical. 3 Mar 2010 06:41 Vital Health Matters on SAFM - Vital Health FoodsGeorge Grieve, the MD of Vital Health Foods, was recently interviewed by Karen Key from SAFM Health Matters, regarding the quality standards in the nutritional supplement market of South Africa. 10 Feb 2010 16:01 Moderation makes sense for healthier childrenExcessive TV viewing, lack of sleep and low frequency of family meals increases risk of childhood obesity. 9 Feb 2010 13:31 Whole grain intake prevents diabetes, heart diseases, and excess weight gainThree daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, according to national survey data. 2 Feb 2010 13:07 Cardiologist provides heart-healthy tips for womenHeart disease is the single leading cause of death for American women. Nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases than from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer. 1 Feb 2010 13:41 Ongoing parenting is necessary to improve children's food choicesMany parents become passive when it comes to their children's food choices. The growing epidemic of obesity in America is a strong indicator of this lapse in parenting. With the variety of resources available from the USDA My Pyramid program to local schools' curriculums, Dr. Sasson ("Dr. Sass") Moulavi, M.D., is surprised by parents' neglect when it comes to allowing poor food choices for children. 1 Feb 2010 13:36 Rooibos good for kids - SARCAccording to the South African Rooibos Council, Rooibos tea has formed part of the diet of South African children for generations due to its ability to cure and soothe, coupled with its lack of caffeine. It can help relieve a range of ailments in children such as insomnia, food allergies, stomach cramps and eczema. 29 Jan 2010 08:58 Factors linked to duration of breastfeeding periodEthnicity and number of previous births are factors that can predict the length of time a woman will breastfeed her child. A new study published in the open access journal BMC Paediatrics has examined the effects of maternal factors and hospital infant-feeding practices on breastfeeding. 28 Jan 2010 07:17 Vital Health Foods breaks new ground by joining SMASA - Vital Health Foods
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: The slimmers organisation Weight Watchers has teamed up with fast-food giant McDonald's in New Zealand, in a deal that some of their members are finding difficult to stomach. 
Vital Health Foods has become the first wholly vitamin and nutritional supplement company in South Africa to join Self Medication Manufacturers of South Africa (SMASA). 
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