(Washington, D.C., October 15, 2007) — Highlights from the current issue of Food Insight:
- The cover story of the July/August issue of Food Insight delves into the world of the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP). Globally, what are consumer attitudes regarding food labels and do they really provide insight into the healthfulness of food?
- Locating credible and reliable food safety and nutrition information on the web can be a daunting task. Avoid information overload with a few tips on what to believe and how to be strategic with your Internet searches.
- High Fructose Corn Syrup: the science behind the controversial sweetener is uncovered in the current issue of Food Insight.
- Also, check out the latest NewsBites, which includes new research showing the benefits of flavonoids for the reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Find these articles and more in the latest issue of Food Insight at: http://ific.org/foodinsight.
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