Supplement on Behavior and Obesity Prevention
Journal Article 2003
This article, published in Obesity Research (2003;11), evaluates how various dietary and physical activity factors relate to weight management. The author presents what is understood about the complex biological, social, environmental, and economic factors that contribute to obesity.
AJCN Supplement on Sugars and Health
Journal Article 2003
These nine articles, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003;78), cover sugars and weight control, insulin sensitivity, diabetes, CVD, dental caries, and US guidance on sugars intake.
Sugars and Health: Is There an Issue?
Journal Article 2003
Current controversy over the impact of sugars in health prompted a workshop in which participants shared the latest nutritional science information on this topic. The outcomes were published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2003;103:1058–1060).
Hydration: Issues for the 21st Century
Journal Article 2003
This review article, published in Nutrition Reviews (2003;61:261–271), goes beyond studies of water requirements for stressed populations to summarize emerging scientific information focusing on healthy adults and point to areas for future research.
Functional Foods in Asia – Current Status and Issues
Monograph 2004
The monograph provides a summary of the Asian perspective on functional foods based on the status in 11 countries, the regulatory systems implemented in certain Asian countries, the market, and consumer perceptions on functional foods.
Symposium and workshop on healthy lifestyle programs for weight management
Journal Article 2004
The symposium focuses on evaluating the impact and sustainability of public health strategies for the control of obesity, followed by a post-conference workshop on school-based intervention programs directed for the prevention and control of obesity in children.
Proceedings of the Workshop on Food-Consumption Surveys in Developing Countries
Journal Article 2004
The proceedings actions of the workshop provide overviews on methodologic issues specific to the developing countries surrounding food-consumption surveys and estimates of exposure to contaminants.
Impact of Dietary and Lifestyle Factors on the Prevalence of Hypertension in Western Populations
Journal Article 2004
Process for the Assessment of Scientific Support for Claims on Foods (PASSCLAIM) – Phase Two: Moving Forward
Journal Article 2004
Diet Composition and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Epidemiological and Clinical Evidence
Journal Article 2004