On Thursday, the USDA proposed new nutrition standards for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The new regulations follow as a result of the Child Nutrition Act which was signed into law in December.
USDA Proposes New Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
January 17, 2011 By
Genetically Modified Chickens Developed to Prevent Spread of Bird Flu
January 17, 2011 By
As lawmakers continue to tackle approval of genetically modified salmon, scientists have developed yet another genetically modified animal that might one day be approved for human consumption: chickens.
Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge Candy Contains Lead – A Delicious Irony
January 14, 2011 By
All Toxic Waste brand Nuclear Sludge candy bars have been recalled by the distributor after the California Department of Health found elevated levels of lead in the candy bars. Lead levels of 0.24 parts per million were found in one lot of the cherry-flavored bar. The maximum amount of lead tolerated by the FDA in [...]
Marion Nestle on “Who Decides What Your Children Eat?”
January 14, 2011 By
Marion Nestle of Food Politics weighs in on a Harvard School of Public Health forum on “who decides what your children eat.” She makes some very compelling points supporting the recent Happy Meal toy ban in San Francisco.
USDA Gave Domino’s $12 Million Dollars for Cheesier Pizza
January 14, 2011 By
It turns out the Dairy Management organization helped fund Domino’s Pizza’s “turnaround” campaign to the tune of $12 million, and for what? The “improved” pizza features 40% more cheese.
Food Makeup Artists: Styling Fast Food for TV
January 14, 2011 By
Food makeup artists are nothing new, but I thought this video that walks you through styling a burger and fries for TV was pretty fascinating.
Mutation of Plants Could be Key to Drought Tolerance
January 14, 2011 By
Researchers have found a plant with a genetic mutation that allows it to survive drought better without losing any mass. This discovery could potentially lead to plants that are bred to survive in low-water conditions, perhaps reducing the amount of water used for agriculture.
