Menu Labeling, Part I: Who, What, When, Where and Why? - on The Food Channel

Menu Labeling, Part I: Who, What, When, Where and Why? - on The Food Channel

Backing the health reform bill is a very sound business strategy by the National Restaurant Association as described in this article:
NRA supports the new standardized labeling legislation

"The regional and state-based provisions have varying requirements, making it complicated for chains operating in multiple areas. The National Restaurant Association (NRA), along with many chain restaurants and health advocates, support the new standardized, nationwide menu labeling legislation, in large part because it will pre-empt all other nutrition labeling bills that have passed or are pending. The NRA’s statement on the newly passed legislation emphasizes that this new ruling, as part of the healthcare reform bill, is a “win for consumers and restaurateurs,” as it provides “one consistent national standard that helps consumers make choices that are best for themselves and their families.”

Philly, Boston

Weight Loss on the Web

Hi All:
Here's the information about some free and fee-based online weight management programs, as well as coverage of a few programs that the professional can use to enhance their private or group practice.

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FDA Overview - Dietary Supplements, Infant Formulas, Cosmetics on eMedicineHealth

Everyone should know that, according to the Food & Drug Administration:
"Presently, the manufacturer bears the sole responsibility for ensuring that its products "contain the ingredients listed on the label" and that the product is "safe for use in a dietary supplement." Dietary supplement manufacturers are not inspected by the FDA nor are they under any current obligation to conform to good manufacturing practices. Indeed, DSHEA "places the burden on FDA to prove that a product presents a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury under the label’s conditions of use before it can be removed form the marketplace."


FDA Overview - Dietary Supplements, Infant Formulas, Cosmetics on eMedicineHealth

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Food Psychology 101: Why We Eat More Than We Think- a free webinar ONLY for WM members!
If you are a registered dietitian and a member of the American Dietetic Association, go here to join:
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July, 21 at 2:00 PM EST

Presented by:
Dr. James Painter, PhD, RD

Jim Painter, PhD, RD, is a nationally recognized food psychologist, nutrition educator, and fellow WM member. Jim is an entertaining speaker who will bring us serious food for thought as he explores how our thinking affects our food choices. Jim also has produced "Portion Size Me!!", a documentary about fast food and health. We have purchased this video and will make it available for viewing on our website to WM members (a $50 value).

Webinar registration and video access will be available as of June 2, 2010. These two offerings ($75 value), PLUS all of our exciting upcoming webinars, newsletter issues, Annual Symposium, online resources, among others, are well worth the $25 cost of your annual membership!

If you have not renewed your WM membrship for 2010-2011, please do so now.

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