Inulin and fiber blends in foods and research findings
Inulin and FOS affect digestion and gut bacteria with potential benefits for constipation, blood sugar, and calcium absorption. A 12 gram daily intake eases constipation per EFSA. long term use requires gradual increase and hydration. Studies show weight, glycemic, and bone effects, though more research is needed for prediabetes and diabetes populations.
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European Food Safety Association
Agriculture Department
Children’s Nutrition Research Center
Baylor College of Medicine
Randal Buddington
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
Hannah Holscher
University of Illinois
Early talk about dementia prompts support and planning
A survey by the Alzheimer's Association finds 90 percent want to be told of memory problems, while 75 percent find such conversations challenging. Early dialogue helps with legal and care planning, while doctors may miss signs. Public ads feature real people like Tom Doyle sharing how conversations eased his decline. Families should avoid premature conclusions.
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The
Alzheimer’s Association
Ruth Drew
Drew
Ad Council
Tom Doyle
Doyle
Levi Doyle
California
Chicago
Tom
Ronald Petersen
Mayo Clinic
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Mayo Clinic Study of
Maryland reports mixed early signs of opioid epidemic slowing
Sixteen of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions saw fewer overdose deaths in Q1 2019 vs 2018, a rare decline pattern noted by Schuh, head of the state opioid command center. The administration has released preliminary data twice, framing trends as signs of a potential turn, with 672 million dollars planned this year for opioid initiatives and 747 million next year.
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Schuh
Maryland
School lunch deliveries spark district bans across states
Deliveries to students disrupt classrooms in Delaware Maryland California and beyond prompting districts to ban or restrict outside food. Officials cite safety logistics and impact on learning while defenders warn against undermining nutrition rules and equity.
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Sacramento
Wilmington
Delaware
Pati Nash
Red Clay Consolidated
Cab Calloway School of the Arts
Julie Rumschlag
Nash
Montgomery County
Maryland
Blair High
Gboyinde Onijala
Onijala
Chipotle
Blair
Granite Bay High School
California
Jimmy
Susie
Karl Grubaugh
Michelle Obama
White House
Obama
Trump
Agriculture
Sonny Perdue
Reinhardt
The
Union of Concerned Scientists
School Nutrition Association
Diane Pratt- Heavner
Pratt-Heavner
Uber
Kristi King
Texas Children’s Hospital
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Regina Wu
DoorDash
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Anne Arundel County
Larry Hogan
Stateline
Pew Charitable Trusts
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Pye
Promo Cope
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