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NPA: "Don't let Congress take away your supplements"
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The Natural Products Association has made available to members and other friends of the industry a quick and effective way to contact their members of Congress regarding S. 3002, the "Dietary Supplement Safety Act," recently introduced into Congress by Senators John McCain and Byron Dorgan. Those who wish to express their views on this threat to dietary supplements are invited to send letters through the association's "Take Action" service at www.NPAInfo.org/TakeAction. More

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Keynote Speaker announced at Natural MarketPlace
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Natural MarketPlace (June 10-12, 2010, Las Vegas Convention Center) has just announced Dr. Gerard E. Mullin as Keynote Speaker. Mullin is an internist, gastroenterologist and nutritionist who is presently Director of Integrative Nutrition Services at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He has become renowned nationally and internationally for his work on Integrative Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Visit www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com/npa for more details and to register today for the official trade show of the Natural Products Association! More

LAST DAY to book your hotel room for Natural Products Day
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Be sure to book your room in the host hotel by Feb. 25, to take advantage of the group discount. Register today for your opportunity to get the insider's view of how Washington works before you meet with your representatives in the U.S. Congress. NPA will arrange your meetings on the Hill; simply register today at www.NPAInfo.org/NPD10 for the free event. More



Missed the Pre-Lobby Day Webinar? No problem …
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Did you miss the free webinar "What to Know Before You Go!" on what to expect during Natural Products Day 2010? Simply listen to the recorded version of this short but information-packed presentation. You'll get the inside scoop on what to expect when you come to D.C. Then register at www.NPAInfo.org/NPD10 to join Natural Products Association members and others on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, March 23. More

Whom do you admire? Nominate them!
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The nomination period for the 2011 Natural Products Association awards is open. If you wish to nominate a company, individual, or yourself for one of the awards, download the nominations packet at www.NPAInfo.org/awards and return the submission form and any supporting materials to the association. Don't miss this opportunity to give recognition to the peers you admire for their contributions to the natural products industry. More

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Study warns of future threats to food safety
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Experts from Unilever, the Food Standards Authority, National Center for Food Safety and Technology have mapped out future threats to food safety and strategies to tackle them in a new study. Writing in the International Journal of Food Microbiology, scientists from both sides of the Atlantic pulled together their expertise to give an overview of the trends in technology, consumption, and trade that are likely to affect the prevalence of food-borne illness in the coming year. More

U.S. weighs how to track diseased livestock
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The meat industry is up in arms over a federal decision to abandon a $120 million livestock-tracking system designed to limit the economic and human-health impact of animal-disease outbreaks. More

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Cabinet members introduce program to address food deserts
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The Obama administration released details of its Healthy Food Financing Initiative, a $400 million-plus program that aims to bring grocery stores and other healthy food retailers to underserved urban and rural communities across the U.S. & — so-called "food deserts." More

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Free from NAP: School meals PDF book, more
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The National Academies Press is offering free electronic publications on topics of interest to health and fitness professionals. The publisher is currently making three books on school meals, childhood obesity, and community involvement, available for online reading. Visit www.NAP.edu and select "Food and Nutrition." More

What those beauty labels really mean
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Scan the offerings in the beauty aisle and you'll see plenty of virtuous-sounding labels. "Vegan-friendly" shampoo, "cruelty-free" face cream, "natural" moisturizer, "biodegradable" toothpaste — but what do they really mean? Still more confusing: Some products have certified seals, while others sport symbols that don't quite look official. More

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In emerging markets push, follow the freezer
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To see how difficult it is for U.S. food companies to tap into the growing demand in emerging markets, try keeping ice cream in a freezer that is shut off each night. General Mills Inc has faced that problem while trying to sell Haagen-Dazs ice cream in India, one of the fastest growing markets in the world, but one where the retail infrastructure is not built for some Western products. More

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High vitamin D levels linked to reduced risk for colon cancer
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High vitamin D levels are linked to lower risk for colon cancer, according to the results of a nested case-control study reported Online First in the BMJ. "An effect of vitamin D on cancer may be important in the colorectum because both normal and neoplastic colon cells can produce the active hormone from the main circulating form 25-hydroxy-vitamin D(25-(OH) D), suggesting that it may play a direct role in controlling the growth of normal and neoplastic colonic cells," write Mazda Jenab, from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC-WHO), in Lyon, France. More


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GSA looking for its first chief greening officer
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The U.S. General Services Administration has created the new position of chief greening officer in a bid to move forward President Barack Obama's federal sustainability agenda. More


To Your Health



Exercise can quiet anxiety that comes with illness
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People suffering from anxiety can find some relief through regular exercise, University of Georgia researchers report. Anxiety frequently accompanies chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, and the constant strain can interfere with treatment for those conditions, the researchers say. More

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