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Fwd: New Workshop Summary: Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior?
by Joanne P. IKEDA 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

It takes awhile to plow through this report, but the content is very engaging and stimulating. If you are interested in developing programs that are effective, this treatise is a "must." Start browsing and you will soon be tempted to slow down and consider what is being said. Joanne ikeda On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 6:06 AM, Health and Medicine Division (HMD) < HMDnews-list(a)nas.edu> wrote: > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > New Publication Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact > Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior? Workshop Summary > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > On September 3–4, 2015, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, > and Medicine’s Food and Nutrition Board convened a workshop in Washington, > DC, to discuss how communications and marketing impact consumer knowledge, > skills, and behavior around food, nutrition, and healthy eating. The > workshop was divided into three sessions, each with specific goals that > were developed by the planning committee. Session 1 described the current > state of the science concerning the role of consumer education, health > communications and marketing, commercial brand marketing, health literacy, > and other forms of communication in affecting consumer knowledge, skills, > and behavior with respect to food safety, nutrition, and other > health matters. Session 2 explored how scientific information is > communicated, including the credibility of the source and of the > communicator, the clarity and usability of the information, misconceptions/ > misinformation, and the impact of scientific communication on policy > makers and the role of policy as a macro-level channel of communication. > Session 3 explored the current state of the science concerning how food > literacy can be strengthened through communication tools and strategies. > *Tweet about it:* > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > New summary on #foodliteracy & how communications impact consumer > knowledge, skills, & behavior: http://ow.ly/4n4Mkl #NASEMfoodforum > Read the Report > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine > View this email in your browser > <http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591de5c2c&id=3eef4813c9…> > Copyright © 2016 National Academy of Sciences, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this because you opted in to get emails from the Health > and Medicine Division. > > *Our mailing address is:* > National Academy of Sciences > 500 Fifth Street NW > Washington, DC 20001 > > Add us to your address book > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591de5…> > > > Visit us: http://nationalacademies.org/HMD > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > If you no longer want to receive emails from this list, update your > subscription preferences > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/profile?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591d…> > . > If you no longer want to receive any email updates from the Health and > Medicine Division, unsubscribe > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > . > > > > -- *Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD* *Nutritionist Emeritus* *Department of Nutritional Sciences* *University of California, Berkeley* *Current address: 1777 View Drive* * San Leandro, CA 94577* *Phone (510) 895-5300* *Email*: jikeda(a)berkeley.edu

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Executive Director position, End Hunger CT!
by Drake, Linda 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

Please share attached position description with anyone interested in food policy and advocacy for low income populations including kids. CT is a small state and we've been able to have several successes over the years, in healthy school food, SNAP, etc. Linda T. Drake, M.S. Nutritionist and Public Service Specialist UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences 3624 Horsebarn Rd. Ext. Storrs, CT 06269-4017 Phone: 860-486-1783 Fax: 860-486-3674 E-Mail: linda.drake(a)uconn.edu<mailto:linda.drake@uconn.edu>

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IATP: Food and farm groups call for new NAFTA to address dumping and support farmers in all countries
by Chris McCullum 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

FYI - Food and farm groups call for new NAFTA to address dumping and support farmers in all countries https://www.iatp.org/documents/food-and-farm-groups-call-new-nafta-address-…

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National Geographic: Nearly a Billion People Still Defecate Outdoors. Here's Why.
by Chris McCullum 30 Jul '17

30 Jul '17

FYI - Nearly a Billion People Still Defecate Outdoors. Here's Why. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/08/toilet-defecate-outdoors… [http://www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/magazine/rights-exempt/2017/0…]<http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/08/toilet-defecate-outdoors…> Nearly a Billion People Still Defecate Outdoors. Here’s Why.<http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/08/toilet-defecate-outdoors…> www.nationalgeographic.com The problem isn’t just a lack of toilets—it’s a lack of toilets that people want to use. The result: millions of deaths and disease-stunted lives.

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Climate Change Could Cause Deaths to Spike in 10 Major U.S. Cities, Study Says
by Chris McCullum 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Fyi - Climate Change Could Cause Deaths to Spike in 10 Major U.S. Cities, Study Says https://weather.com/science/environment/news/climate-change-heat-deaths-ame…

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The Guardian: Rule that patients must finish antibiotics course is wrong, study says
by Chris McCullum 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

Fyi - Rule that patients must finish antibiotics course is wrong, study says https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/26/rule-patients-must-finish-a… Rule that patients must finish antibiotics course is wrong, study says<https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/26/rule-patients-must-finish-a…> www.theguardian.com Experts suggest patients should stop taking the drugs when they feel better rather than completing their prescription

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Fwd: [Nutrition_Reports] HerbClip: Review on the Therapeutic Effects of Aloe spp.
by Joanne P. IKEDA 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

I think this information is useful for those of us who have questions about the use of aloe. Joanne On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 6:40 AM, Kathrynne fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com [Nutrition_Reports] < Nutrition_Reports(a)yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > *HerbClip* > > Kathleen Bennett, MS Laura Bystrom, PhD > > Mariann Garner-Wizard > Shari Henson Amy Keller, PhD > > Heather S Oliff, PhD > > > > > > > > > > > *Executive Editor* Mark Blumenthal *Managing Editor* Lori Glenn > *Consulting Editors* Wendy Applequist, PhD, Thomas Brendler, Lisa Anne > Marshall, > Allison McCutcheon, PhD, Carrie Waterman PhD, Frieda Wiley, PharmD > *Assistant Editor *Tamarind Reaves > ------------------------------ > *PDF* (Download <http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/572/pdfs/121644.pdf>) > > - *Aloe* spp. (Xanthorrhoeaceae) > - Therapeutic Uses > - Iranian Traditional Medicine > > *Date: 07-14-2017 * *HC# 121644-572* > Re: Review on the Therapeutic Effects of Aloe spp. > > Akaberi M, Sobhani Z, Javadi B, Sahebkar A, Emami SA. Therapeutic effects > of *Aloe* spp. in traditional and modern medicine: a review. *Biomed > Pharmacother*. December 2016;84:759-772. > > *Aloe* species' (Xanthorrhoeaceae) leaf pulp has been used in Iranian > traditional medicine (ITM) dating back to the eighth century CE. The genus > has 446 species, with aloe vera (*Aloe vera*, Xanthorrhoeaceae) the most > commonly used and studied. *Aloe* spp. grow wild in tropical regions of > the world but only a few species have been commercially cultivated. *Aloe* > spp. are grown for health foods, medicines, cosmetics, and decoration. > Products include inner leaf gel and a bitter yellow latex (also called aloe > juice) from peripheral bundle sheath cells just under the leaf surface.* > *Aloe* leaf pulp is about 98.5% water but also contains at least 75 other > compounds. The majority of these are mannose-based polysaccharides, and to > a lesser extent, anthraquinones/anthrones, carbohydrates, chromones, > phenolics, enzymes, and water- and fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, > proteins, and organic acids. Aloe-emodin, an anthraquinone in *Aloe* > latex, has been well studied. Aloin, aloesin, aloenin, and aloeresin are > also unique *Aloe* compounds. The authors explored ITM texts for > references to *Aloe* spp. and compared uses found there with modern > pharmacological studies. They do not describe their literature search. > > In the 17 ITM texts reviewed, *Aloe* spp. are described as hot and dry in > temperament; and in most, as strong laxatives (for bile, yellow bile, and > phlegm), and drying, fattening, soporific, warming, relaxing, resolving, > cleansing, and bitter agents. ITM uses are categorized by the organs or > physical systems involved. These include liver- and kidney-protective > effects, supported for both aloe vera and candelabra aloe (*A. > arborescens*) by pharmacological studies, with most attention paid to the > species' anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antifibrotic, and > lipid-modifying effects. A review of candelabra aloe reported it most > active in treating liver diseases, especially cancers. *Aloe*'s uses for > gastrointestinal (GI) problems are among the most reported in the > traditional literature, with preparations prescribed for many stomach > ailments and loss of appetite. Powdered *Aloe* leaf pulp also was > mentioned for GI problems. Hemorrhoids, constipation, helminthic > infestations, flatulence, and anal fissures were treated with *Aloe* spp. > However, *Aloe* treatment was contraindicated in some cases of > hemorrhoids or anal fissures, and could cause hemorrhage by relaxing the > rectal veins. ITM often used *Aloe* spp. with other herbs for intestinal > diseases to prevent excess dryness. Preclinical studies support the use of > aloe vera and its compounds for colitis, intestinal polyps, irritable bowel > syndrome, and stomach ulcers, among others. An aqueous extract of bitter > aloe (*A. ferox*) was a potent laxative in vivo. > > In the upper respiratory tract, ITM used *Aloe* spp. especially for > asthma, via inhalation of burned leaf smoke. They were also used for mouth, > nose, tongue, and gum diseases. Polysaccharides and glycoprotein fractions > of *Aloe* are reported to improve peripheral phagocytosis, supporting the > traditional use for asthma. Bioaron C® (Phytopharm Klęka S.A.; Nowe > Miasto nad Wartą, Poland), an herbal medicine made with an aqueous extract > of candelabra aloe, was effective against influenzas A and B and other > viruses in vitro. This product also showed significant antimicrobial and > antifungal activity in vitro in another study. It is the only commercial > product among the many studies of *Aloe* spp. these authors cite. In > mice, an aloe vera gel extract showed promise in modulating tobacco (*Nicotiana > tabacum*, Solanaceae) smoking-induced changes in pulmonary tissue. > Extracts of aloe vera and bitter aloe are reported to act against herpes > simplex viruses 1 and/or 2 in vitro, supporting ITM use of *Aloe *spp. > for many genitourinary diseases, particularly genital ulcers and lesions. > > Most ITM books investigated report *Aloe*'s uses in cleansing the brain > of waste humors (yellow bile and phlegm), and warming the brain. It was > used for depression, schizophrenia, obsession, and headache; to strengthen > mental acuity; and for insomnia. Pharmacological studies of *Aloe* spp. > and their extracts report hypnotic, peripheral analgesic, and > neuroprotective effects. Improvements in memory, learning, cognitive > function, and a potential anti-Parkinson's disease effect also have been > reported. A candelabra aloe extract was "a potent agent" in vitro in an > Alzheimer's disease model. Anticonvulsant activity, mitochondrial > protection, and a protective effect against cerebral ischemia have all been > reported in vitro or in vivo. > > Preparations of *Aloe* spp. are used in ITM for skin problems from > infections to allergies, wounds, malignant lesions, ulcers, bruises, and > parasitic skin infestations. *Aloe* is a moisturizing agent, despite its > dry nature, slowing evaporation of the skin's moisture from sun and wind > exposure. Skin protective activity seen in vitro and in vivo includes > benefits in healing burn wounds (perhaps the best-known folk use for > *Aloe* species globally); anti-infective and anti-allergic effects; and a > significant increase in collagen. Raw mucilaginous gel of *A. littoralis* > was reported to be a potential wound-healing and anti-inflammatory agent. > Eyes and hair benefited from ITM applications of *Aloe* spp. and > extracts, borne out at least in part by preclinical studies. Socotrine aloe > (*A. perryi*) and aloe vera were used in other in vitro and in vivo > studies. ITM used *Aloe* spp. for arthralgia, gout, and other problems of > the joints, muscles, and bones; no modern studies have explored these uses. > Oddly, 35 clinical studies of *Aloe* spp. in conditions affecting several > organ systems are relegated to a table and not discussed. > > While *Aloe* spp. are generally considered safe, ITM scientists reported > that they could harm the liver if overused, a toxicity reflected in a few > modern case reports. These effects could be due to preparations and/or > dosages used. Some species have toxic compounds, e.g., Yemen tree aloe (*A. > sabaea*). Additional studies are certainly warranted to explore efficacy > and dosage for a range of relevant conditions. > > *—Mariann Garner-Wizard* > > The American Botanical Council provides this review as an educational > service. By providing this service, ABC does not warrant that the data is > accurate and correct, nor does distribution of the article constitute any > endorsement of the information contained or of the views of the authors. > > ABC does not authorize the copying or use of the original > articles. Reproduction of the reviews is allowed on a limited basis for > students, colleagues, employees and/or members. Other uses and distribution > require prior approval from ABC. > * However, beverages containing "aloe juice" contain only the liquefied > gel, sometimes mixed with water or some citrus (*Citrus* spp., Rutaceae) > juice, with the latex removed. Apparent differences in the chemical > composition of aloe gel and latex are barely touched upon in this review. > http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/572/121644-572.html > -- > Kathrynne Holden, MS RD (retired) > Parkinson Blog “Nutrition U Can Live With” > nutritionucanlivewith.com > Facebook: Parkinson’s - Chew On This > www.facebook.com/Parkinsons.Chew.On.This > > __._,_.___ > ------------------------------ > Posted by: Kathrynne <fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com> > ------------------------------ > Reply via web post > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/message…> > • Reply to sender > <fivestar@nutritionucanlivewith.com?subject=Re%3A%20HerbClip%3A%20Review%20on%20the%20Therapeutic%20Effects%20of%20Aloe%20spp%2E> > • Reply to group > <Nutrition_Reports@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20HerbClip%3A%20Review%20on%20the%20Therapeutic%20Effects%20of%20Aloe%20spp%2E> > • Start a New Topic > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/newtopi…> > • Messages in this topic > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/topics/…> > (1) > ------------------------------ > Have you tried the highest rated email app? <https://yho.com/1wwmgg> > With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email > app on the market. 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Ikeda, MA, RD* *Nutritionist Emeritus* *Department of Nutritional Sciences* *University of California, Berkeley* *Current address: 1777 View Drive* * San Leandro, CA 94577* *Phone (510) 895-5300* *Email*: jikeda(a)berkeley.edu

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Infant nutrition question
by Peggy Wrobleski 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

Hello fellow dietitians, I recently was speaking with a young woman with a 5-month old breastfed infant (her first child) and she declared she started feeding the infant his first food: sweet potatoes. I asked whether she had introduced cereals yet and she said she was going to "skip grains." For those of you with expertise in infant feeding, I’m thinking it is not healthy to avoid an entire food group in a growing infant’s diet. I noticed some infant Paleo grain-free diet fads online; certainly eliminating grains altogether can’t be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your responses! Peggy Wrobleski, PhD, RD, LDN Downeast Consulting, LLC 252-588-0055

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Interested in working in Global Health?
by Fern Gale Estrow 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

For those considering opportunities and helping others find them. This video is brief, informative and insightful. Careers in Global Health (part 1 of a series) by Greg Martin http://bit.ly/2vaeeGt This YouTube video is the first in a series that on careers in Global Health. In this video walk through the process of identifying your particular area of interest within the Global Health space. The following videos in this series will deal with 1) identifying your role (how you will add value), 2) understanding what skill sets you'll need and 3) identifying the kinds of organisations that you can apply to for jobs. Fern Gale Estrow, MS, RDN, CDN FGE Food & Nutrition Team Consulting 200 West 18th Street, Suite 5G New York, New York 10011 212-691-5154 Festrow(a)FgeTeam.com @fge2

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Celebrate Breastfeeding in August - WIC Breastfeeding Social Media Toolkit
by Pascasie Adedze 26 Jul '17

26 Jul '17

Hello SNEEZErs!!! I was nice seeing you all at the SNEB conference!! What a great conference!! Nutrition Education continue to strive with impressive minds and hearts within each of us. Please share with your colleagues this link as we get ready to celebrate the World Breastfeeding Week 2017! Let's keep our conference momentum going on until 2018 Minneapolis, MN!! Best, Pascasie ------------------------------ [image: Loving Support Makes Breastfeeding Work] Loving Support© Social Media Toolkit – World Breastfeeding Week 2017 Promote the Loving Support© Campaign and WIC breastfeeding promotion and support during World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 – 7) and throughout the month of August with this set of social media images and messages. To learn more about the implementation of the 2016 toolkit, read the article in the new WIC breastfeeding supplement <http://www.jneb.org/issue/S1499-4046(17)X0007-9> issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. [image: breastfeeding social media toolkit] 1. Review the social media toolkit overview <https://lovingsupport.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/LovingSupportSocialM…> with image previews, sample messages, and hashtags. 2. Download the images from the Loving Support website <https://lovingsupport.fns.usda.gov/content/world-breastfeeding-week-social-…> (right click on images) and save them to your computer. 3. Upload them to your personal or WIC agency social media accounts. 4. Use the sample social media messages and hashtags provided. 5. Include the link to Loving Support© https://lovingsupport.fns. usda.gov/ in your messages and posts. 6. Encourage WIC colleagues and partner organizations to do the same. ------------------------------ The WIC Works Resource System <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> is an online education and training center for staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It is a project of the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Questions can be sent to wicworks(a)fns.usda.gov. [image: Bookmark and Share] <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFNS/bulletins/1ac7a25?reqfrom=sh…> ------------------------------ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFNS/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…>. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service <http://www.fns.usda.gov/>. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

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