Low-fat, high-carb diets, food insecurity linked to obesity – Korea study
Metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) is a term to describe people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher but do not have metabolic disorders. The concept emerged from clinical observations and research findings in the 1990s and early 2000s, which led to the recognition that not all individuals with obesity share the same
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Stricter and safer: China proposes new pre-packaged labelling standards mandating clearer ingredient and origin information The Chinese government’s draft regulations launched earlier this year governing the labelling of pre-packaged foods and beverages contained stricter guidelines, including mandating manufacturers to include clearer information on compound ingredients as well as more country of origin detail. “The National
Concurrent barley and natto consumption shows obesity prevention promise – study
Barley, which is abundant in soluble dietary fibre beta-glucan, has been purported to be beneficial for obesity prevention due to the microbial metabolism of dietary fibre in the gastrointestinal tract. To investigate the role of gut microbiota in non-obese individuals consuming high levels of barley, a cross-sectional study co-funded by grains manufacturer Hakubaku Co Ltd
New national Vietnam food safety centre to prioritise early risk management and data collection
Food safety is an important concern in the APAC region. (©Getty Images) The Vietnamese government’s newly-established national food safety centre will prioritise early risk management and nationwide data collection in order to support food safety enhancement. Vietnam recently inaugurated the establishment of the Vietnam Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (VFSA) dedicated to risk assessment
Precision fermentation sector needs to be ‘realistic’ in light of fading funds
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