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There is greater risk when antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found in mung sprouts, as they are consumed raw, says Onkar Naik (left) and Archana Rath. A study of chicken meat and…
Babies born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation) have a higher energy requirement than babies born full term and therefore fail to gain weight adequately. Parents of preterm babies…
Detecting melamine in milk has become extremely easy, quick and inexpensive thanks to a handheld melamine detector developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Tiny amount…
Beginning next month, manufacturers in India of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) will be required to reduce the trans fat level from the current 10 per cent limit to 5…
Using tax as a tool to alter consumer food preferences has been recommended by the World Health Organisation. Mexico provides us with proof that levying additional taxes on non-essential food…
In a bold step that might have a positive impact on public health, Kerala has become the first State in the country to introduce a 14.5 per cent tax…
That taxing energy-dense, unhealthy food will result in a drop in consumption levels has come out unequivocally clear in Mexico. In January 2014, Mexico introduced 8 per cent tax on…
Currently, in India, it is not mandatory to carry information on salt on nutrition labels
