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- Poll: Most in U.S. are against restricting, taxing unhealthy foods
Only one-third of about 1,000 people who responded to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research said the federal government should be deeply involved in reducing obesity rates, while about the same percentage said it should have little or no role. Three-quarters of respondents were against restricting purchases of unhealthy foods and about 60% opposed taxing them, but 8 in 10 supported requiring more physical activity in schools or offering nutrition guidelines to consumers. The Washington Post/The Associated Press
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- RD: Knowing less-common meats is part of cultural competency
Dietitians should be knowledgeable about less-common cuts of meat and poultry, including mutton or goat, when advising clients from diverse cultures who have dietary restrictions or who enjoy traditional ethnic foods, registered dietitian Roberta Larson Duyff writes. It's a good idea, Duyff writes, to be familiar with neighborhood grocers, small butchers and ethnic markets and to contact an ethnic cultural center for information. Food & Nutrition Magazine
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- USDA confirms elimination of produce-testing program
A USDA official has confirmed the elimination of the Microbiological Data Program, which performed 80% of produce testing for salmonella, listeria and other pathogens. The produce industry says the program did not boost public health because most of its recalls were declared after produce had been eaten or after its expiration date. FoodSafetyNews.com
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- MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers rank first in satisfaction
The MyFitnessPal website and application ranked first in satisfaction among nine do-it-yourself weight-loss plans, while Weight Watchers earned the highest satisfaction score among four commercial diet options, a survey showed. The findings appear in Consumer Reports. WebMD
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- "Advergames" for fruit don't entice children to eat healthfully
Children who played online "advergames" that promoted fruit eating ended up consuming more calories after gaming, but not more fruit, compared with children who didn't play, according to a Dutch study. Researchers say such games might promote hunger but not specifically for the featured food. The study was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Reuters
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- Women who walk more have lower stroke risk, study finds
A European study in the journal Stroke revealed women who walked at least three hours weekly were less likely to suffer stroke than those who walked less, or those who did not walk at all. "The message for the general population remains similar: regularly engaging in moderate recreational activity is good for your health," said lead author Jose Maria Huerta from Spain. Yahoo/Reuters
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- Medical center team creates heart-healthy cookbook
The Healthy Living Kitchen program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center's Heart Lung Vascular Institute has released a cookbook that includes nutrition information and heart-healthy recipes used in its community cooking classes. Registered dietitian Janet Seiber says the recipes in "Healthy Living Kitchen: A Recipe for Life" were created through a collaborative process that included the medical center's executive chef. The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tenn.) (free registration)
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- Should schools go peanut-free?
 Some schools have adopted peanut-free policies to keep students with life-threatening food allergies safe. This article features several doctors with expertise in allergies weighing in on this approach. Some say they disagree, in part, because it can lead to a false sense of security for students and school staff. They also point out that students may be allergic to foods, such as eggs or milk, which would be more difficult for schools to ban. They suggest having reasonable policies that protect students. The Huffington Post
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Rainbow lentil medley
This colorful vegetarian recipe is hearty enough to make your main dish. The Well-Fed Heart
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