Politics Feb 03 Panel reverses, says white potatoes should be included in WIC benefits Ostracized by health officials for several years, the white potato is back in favor. The prestigious Institute of Medicine said Tuesday that people aren’t getting enough starchy vegetables or potassium and fiber, nutrients that are plentiful in potatoes.
Nation Jan 25 5 ways drones could change the way America eats The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, a trade group, says agriculture could account for 80 percent of all commercial drone use, once government regulations allow it.
Nation Jan 13 Poll finds most Americans want GMO food labels Two thirds of Americans support labeling of genetically modified ingredients on food packages, even if they may not read them, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll.
Politics Jan 08 5 things to know about upcoming U.S. dietary guidelines You've heard it before: Eat fewer calories, more fruits and more vegetables. Those recurring themes as well as some new advice about sugar, salt, meat and caffeine could be part of the government's upcoming dietary guidelines for healthy eating.
Politics Jan 03 Government may consider sustainability in new dietary guidelines A new focus on the environment would mean asking people to choose more fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and other plant-based foods — possibly at the expense of meat.
Health Jan 02 Meat industry bristles at suggestion of sustainable dietary guidelines A panel that advises the Agriculture Department is ready to recommend that you be told not only what foods are better for your own health, but for the environment as well. That means that when the latest version of the…
Health Dec 31 Majority of Americans favor calorie postings in restaurants, vending machines WASHINGTON — More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even more.
Politics Dec 23 FDA targeting sellers of pure caffeine powder The Food and Drug Administration is building a legal case against companies that sell pure powdered caffeine, which can be fatal even in small doses. The FDA warned consumers to avoid pure powdered caffeine this summer after the death of…
Nation Dec 11 Government may subsidize white potatoes for low-income women, children nutrition program It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for white potatoes with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, known as WIC. The potato provision…
Nation Dec 10 Lawmakers wary of genetically modified foods The food industry is likely to find a receptive Congress come January in its fight against mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.