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September 2009

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This month's articles:
Back to Basics: The Importance of Food Safety
Do you ever wonder what it means when someone says “oh, my tummy hurts . . . must be something I ate?” Chances are that you or someone you know could possibly be suffering from “food poisoning” or reactions stemming from a mild case of foodborne illness. Many Americans don’t seek health professional advice until unfortunately, it’s too late and the illness is in an advanced stage. Read More
Last Days of Summer
As the last days of summer near, many people are planning a final barbeque bash! With all the planning that goes into any farewell-to-summer party, it’s important to remember a few food safety rules. Read More
Get the Scoop from the Food & Health Survey Web Cast Series on IFIC.org! (NewsBite)
The International Food Information Council Foundation has broadcast three out of four Web casts that debut the findings from the 2009 Food & Health Survey. Read More
From Science to Communication: Understanding Fructose, HFCS, and Sugars (NewsBite)
Fructose and fructose-containing sweeteners are a hot topic in the nutrition world, with interest from the media, scientists, dietitians and consumers alike. Sometimes it seems that the wealth of available information leads to confusion rather than clarification. Read More
Announcing the Be Active Your Way Physical Activity Widget (NewsBite)
Looking for another way to encourage Americans to get the physical activity they need based on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans? If so, consider using the New Be Active Your Way Physical Activity Widget. Read More
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