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March 20, 2012
Safeway joins USDA on national health-and-wellness communication initiative

Safeway on Tuesday joined forces with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion on an initiative to develop and promote dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.

January 18, 2012
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Diabetes prevention, management can be aided by healthy diet, regular exercise

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is reminding consumers that the first-line defenses against Type 2 diabetes are a healthy diet and regular exercise, and that these defenses can be aided with the help of a registered dietitian.

January 12, 2012
CRN names six new members

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday announced the addition of six new members: Chr. Hansen, Cyvex Nutrition, Dicentra, InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Nature’s Gifts, and Neptune Technologies and Bioressources.

December 22, 2011
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics team reviews iPhone health apps

A group of dietitians with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has conducted a review of smartphone applications for weight management, diabetes and gluten-free eating, the organization said.

November 28, 2011
Active Health Foods nominates nutritionist to board of directors

Active Health Foods has nominated nutritionist Shanais Pelka to its board of directors, the company said last week.

November 9, 2011
Clif Kid survey: Parents unfamiliar with good nutrition for children

Clif Kid on Tuesday released the results of a national survey that found that consumers are confused about nutrition labels; specifically, appropriate quantities of nutrients and nutrition terminology causes frustration among parents when it comes to feeding their kids.

October 19, 2011
Sporting an up trend

The market for sports nutrition looks good. All categories grouped by Drug Store News in this space — nutrition and energy bars, energy shots and ready-to-drink protein shakes — currently are trending up significantly.

August 29, 2011
Nutrition 21 files for Chapter 11

Nutrition 21 on Friday announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

June 24, 2011
Bolthouse Farms' carrot products get certified by American Heart Association

Bolthouse Farms has announced that the American Heart Association has certified its 100% carrot juice, baby carrots and cello carrots.

June 20, 2011
Adults thirsty for weight-loss/nutrition drinks

The overall weight-loss/nutritional shake category spans ready-to-drink diet aids (Slim Fast), pediatric nutrition needs (PediaSure) and adult nutrition needs (Ensure and Boost). Out of all of these, it’s adult nutrition that creates the most synergy with the backbench; seniors need protein and supplementation to ensure a healthy life free of broken hips and fractured elbows. But that isn’t the only prescription-heavy demographic checking out the latest Ensure and Boost flavors.

June 6, 2011
Annual Dietitian Summit provides insight on role of RDs at retail

Registered dietitians' role in retail was emphasized as health-and-wellness professionals from retailers, manufacturers and other organizations gathered for the third annual Dietitian Summit, which was held in Philadelphia last month.

May 17, 2011
Giant-Carlisle hosts Childhood Obesity Summit

Royal Ahold banner Giant-Carlisle sponsored its first Childhood Obesity Summit Tuesday, according to an announcement by the chain.

April 27, 2011
Pfizer introduces Gold child nutrition products

Pfizer on Wednesday launched its Gold range of child nutrition products, developed to meet the changing nutritional and feeding needs of young children. The Gold range of infant and follow-on formulas and growing-up milks provides the right balance of high-quality nutrients needed to support ideal health, growth and development in growing children.

April 25, 2011
ShopRite adds dietitians, mobile spaces

ShopRite is striving to help its shoppers shop right by focusing on health and wellness and added convenience. To help customers live healthier lives, the grocer has, at select locations, an on-site registered dietitian. 


Wakefern implemented the retail dietitian program in 2006, and today there are 20 retail dietitians working in 23 ShopRite locations.


April 19, 2011
CRN, ASN honor two researchers for work in supplement industry

The Council for Responsible Nutrition and the American Society for Nutrition on Monday recognized two researchers for their work in the supplement industry.

April 15, 2011
Giant to host Field Trip Factory's Dietitian Summit

A health-and-wellness conference that brings together retail dietitians and nutritionists has tapped Ahold USA and its Giant Carlisle division as the event's retail host.

March 7, 2011
Food City cooks up wellness in the Healthy Living Kitchen

If you ask executives at Food City, it’s part of the role of a supermarket pharmacy operator to help its customers understand how healthy eating plays into overall health and wellness. It’s a responsibility they take pretty seriously.

December 14, 2010
Partnership for Prevention appoints new chief medical officer

Partnership for Prevention on Tuesday named Jason Spangler the organization’s chief medical officer.

December 9, 2010
Registered dietitians most likely to practice what they preach

Registered dietitians are the most likely to practice what they preach in eating a balanced diet, taking vitamins or other dietary supplements, exercising regularly and engaging in other wellness behaviors as compared with seven other healthcare professional populations, according to the “Life…supplemented” "Healthcare Professionals Impact Studies" released earlier this week by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

November 24, 2010
American Dietetic Association journal article emphasizes diabetes nutrition therapy

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association has published a list of nutritional practice guidelines for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in its December issue.

November 15, 2010
Pharmacists engage with patients in campaign for improved nutrition

Should retail pharmacists tell their patients to eat a good breakfast?

A mountain of data showing the health benefits of a good breakfast — one that includes high-fiber foods like cereals and grains — point to an unequivocal answer: absolutely. Studies have proven that eating breakfast is closely linked to healthy body weights, improved mental alertness and physical performance. Plus, people who skip breakfast don’t make up for the missed nutrients later in the day.

September 21, 2010
Dietitian joins local ShopRite stores

ShopRite stores in Canton and West Hartford, Conn., are looking to help shoppers make healthier...

August 1, 2010
PacificHealth to develop sports nutrition product with Signal Nutrition's help

PacificHealth Labs plans to introduce innovation within the sports nutrition category, the company announced Friday,...

March 8, 2010
Abbott Nutrition kicks off new ad campaign for EAS

Abbott Nutrition on Monday launched a new print ad campaign supporting its EAS brand, positioning...

March 4, 2010
CRN joins American Society for Nutrition

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday joined the American Society for Nutrition, a nonprofit...

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