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ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Nutritional Standards for School Meals help ensure the nation's schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition. The standards...

First frozen entrees created for those living with diabetes offers healthy options for all.

First frozen entree created for those living with diabetes offers healthy options for all.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The terms whole grains and fiber cause a "whole lot" of confusion and can add up to a "whole lot" of calories for consumers looking to increase the fiber in their...

New Varieties, More On-The-Go Options Make it Easier than Ever to Get Recommended Servings of Vegetables and Fruit

Does the novel 1984 ring a bell? Sometimes life really does assume the role of fantasy because now the U.S. government feels it has the authority to monitor our daily intake of salt and feels we need to drastically...

In 2009, Americans consumed 15.8 pounds of seafood per capita in restaurants and at home, which is down 1.25 percent from 16 pounds apiece the year before, according to the National Fisheries Institute.

The symbol, which is displayed on the front of qualifying food packages, aims to help shoppers make smarter food and beverage choices within 19 product categories that fit within daily calorie needs,

Farm-level milk prices are expected to go up in 2007, because the supply of milk is not keeping up with strong demand, says the Midwest Dairy Association.

Burger King becomes the 12th major food marketer and second quick service restaurant chain to join the program.