This report examines food fortification as a strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies or "hidden hunger" which affects about 2 billion people globally. While food fortification has proven effective and is endorsed by major health organizations, it also has limitations. Fortified foods are often inaccessible to those most affected by micronutrient deficiencies due to cost or location. Food fortification alone does not address the underlying causes of malnutrition, which are rooted in poverty. There are also concerns it could threaten local food environments and cultures. The report recommends food fortification be part of a broader strategy combining improved diets, access to nutritious foods, and efforts to address the social and economic causes of micronutrient deficiencies. Public-
This document discusses Unilever's commitment to nutrition and reducing malnutrition globally through fortification efforts. It notes that 2 billion people are deficient in micronutrients, and 18 million lives are impaired due to deficiencies. Unilever's challenge is to provide affordable fortified solutions to developing and emerging markets. The document outlines Unilever's efforts to fortify foods like soups in Vietnam with vitamins and educate consumers on nutrition. It stresses the importance of collaboration between organizations to effectively communicate about fortification and change consumer behavior.
Innovative technologies for developing Speciality FoodsStella Mariem
This document discusses innovative technologies for developing specialty foods using minor foods and developing specialty foods. It provides examples of new fortified food ideas such as fortified cholesterol reducing butter, fortified texturized vegetable protein, fortified meat analogues like tofu, and fortified mycoproteins for burger fillets. The document also discusses the history of food fortification, myths around food fortification, current technologies used for food fortification, and emerging technologies for 'smart foods' fortification from 2010 to 2020 such as modified starches, genetically modified foods, and prebiotic and probiotic yogurts/drinks.
This document discusses food fortification and adulteration. It begins with an introduction to food fortification, including its history and need for regulation. Key points made include that food fortification involves adding micronutrients to foods to improve nutrition, and staple foods like salt, flour and oils are common vehicles for fortification. The document also discusses approaches to determining fortification levels, criteria for fortification, advantages and disadvantages. It covers food adulteration, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and differences between the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and FSSAI.
Hplc analysis of nicotinamide, pyridoxine, riboflavinPriyanka Parkar
This document analyzes the levels of four B vitamins (nicotinamide, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamine) in various packaged foods in Nigeria using high performance liquid chromatography. The foods tested included dairy products, fruit juices, and cereal products. The analysis found varying levels of the vitamins across different food samples. On average, daily consumption of the foods could provide 9.2 mg of nicotinamide, 2.6 mg of pyridoxine, 10.8 mg of riboflavin, and 0.6 mg of thiamine. While food fortification efforts are helping to increase vitamin intake, the study found large variations that could be addressed with more precise recommendations.
This document provides an overview of food fortification efforts in India. It notes that India faces significant challenges with undernutrition, micronutrient malnutrition, and overnutrition. Food fortification is presented as a cost-effective strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies. The document outlines the various foods being fortified in India (wheat flour, rice, milk, oil, double fortified salt) through both public programs and open commercial markets. It provides details on the regulatory status and progress of fortification across states and union territories. Overall, the summary highlights that food fortification is a scalable solution being implemented in India to combat malnutrition in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.
1) Large scale food fortification involves adding essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods like flour, oil and salt which are consumed by large populations.
2) It benefits wide segments of the population by preventing micronutrient deficiencies. Fortification programs have been shown to reduce anemia, birth defects, and cognitive impairments.
3) Successful fortification programs are implemented through legislation, involve all stakeholders, and have strong monitoring systems to ensure micronutrient needs are met and quality is maintained.
The document discusses flour fortification and its role in addressing malnutrition. It notes that milling removes essential nutrients from wheat and that flour fortification aims to replace these lost nutrients. It defines different forms of malnutrition like stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies. It also discusses the health effects of whole grains in reducing risks of heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Finally, it addresses common concerns around flour fortification and identifies vulnerable groups who most need fortified flour.
This report examines food fortification as a strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies or "hidden hunger" which affects about 2 billion people globally. While food fortification has proven effective and is endorsed by major health organizations, it also has limitations. Fortified foods are often inaccessible to those most affected by micronutrient deficiencies due to cost or location. Food fortification alone does not address the underlying causes of malnutrition, which are rooted in poverty. There are also concerns it could threaten local food environments and cultures. The report recommends food fortification be part of a broader strategy combining improved diets, access to nutritious foods, and efforts to address the social and economic causes of micronutrient deficiencies. Public-
This document discusses Unilever's commitment to nutrition and reducing malnutrition globally through fortification efforts. It notes that 2 billion people are deficient in micronutrients, and 18 million lives are impaired due to deficiencies. Unilever's challenge is to provide affordable fortified solutions to developing and emerging markets. The document outlines Unilever's efforts to fortify foods like soups in Vietnam with vitamins and educate consumers on nutrition. It stresses the importance of collaboration between organizations to effectively communicate about fortification and change consumer behavior.
Innovative technologies for developing Speciality FoodsStella Mariem
This document discusses innovative technologies for developing specialty foods using minor foods and developing specialty foods. It provides examples of new fortified food ideas such as fortified cholesterol reducing butter, fortified texturized vegetable protein, fortified meat analogues like tofu, and fortified mycoproteins for burger fillets. The document also discusses the history of food fortification, myths around food fortification, current technologies used for food fortification, and emerging technologies for 'smart foods' fortification from 2010 to 2020 such as modified starches, genetically modified foods, and prebiotic and probiotic yogurts/drinks.
This document discusses food fortification and adulteration. It begins with an introduction to food fortification, including its history and need for regulation. Key points made include that food fortification involves adding micronutrients to foods to improve nutrition, and staple foods like salt, flour and oils are common vehicles for fortification. The document also discusses approaches to determining fortification levels, criteria for fortification, advantages and disadvantages. It covers food adulteration, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and differences between the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and FSSAI.
Hplc analysis of nicotinamide, pyridoxine, riboflavinPriyanka Parkar
This document analyzes the levels of four B vitamins (nicotinamide, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamine) in various packaged foods in Nigeria using high performance liquid chromatography. The foods tested included dairy products, fruit juices, and cereal products. The analysis found varying levels of the vitamins across different food samples. On average, daily consumption of the foods could provide 9.2 mg of nicotinamide, 2.6 mg of pyridoxine, 10.8 mg of riboflavin, and 0.6 mg of thiamine. While food fortification efforts are helping to increase vitamin intake, the study found large variations that could be addressed with more precise recommendations.
This document provides an overview of food fortification efforts in India. It notes that India faces significant challenges with undernutrition, micronutrient malnutrition, and overnutrition. Food fortification is presented as a cost-effective strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies. The document outlines the various foods being fortified in India (wheat flour, rice, milk, oil, double fortified salt) through both public programs and open commercial markets. It provides details on the regulatory status and progress of fortification across states and union territories. Overall, the summary highlights that food fortification is a scalable solution being implemented in India to combat malnutrition in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.
1) Large scale food fortification involves adding essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods like flour, oil and salt which are consumed by large populations.
2) It benefits wide segments of the population by preventing micronutrient deficiencies. Fortification programs have been shown to reduce anemia, birth defects, and cognitive impairments.
3) Successful fortification programs are implemented through legislation, involve all stakeholders, and have strong monitoring systems to ensure micronutrient needs are met and quality is maintained.
The document discusses flour fortification and its role in addressing malnutrition. It notes that milling removes essential nutrients from wheat and that flour fortification aims to replace these lost nutrients. It defines different forms of malnutrition like stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies. It also discusses the health effects of whole grains in reducing risks of heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Finally, it addresses common concerns around flour fortification and identifies vulnerable groups who most need fortified flour.
Fortified Food
Introduction
enriched food
Who will benefit from fortified foods
Purpose of food fortification
Iodine deficiency disorders
Fortification of flour
Main methods of food fortification
Fortification prevents and treats iron deficiency and nutritional anaemia
Criticism (Side Effect)
Future Challenges of Food Fortification
This document discusses food fortification with vitamins and minerals. It notes that wheat, maize and rice are commonly fortified with iron, folic acid and B vitamins. These micronutrients play important roles in physical and cognitive development, productivity and reducing health risks like anemia and neural tube defects. The document outlines various micronutrients used for fortification, their health benefits, and considerations for effective fortification programs like identifying target groups, suitable vehicles, levels of addition and ensuring stability of added nutrients. It also addresses limitations, costs and legislation around national fortification programs.
Fortification a step towards functional foods.Aisha Kolhar
The document discusses food fortification and functional foods. It provides definitions of fortified foods and functional foods. It also discusses the importance of functional foods in improving public health and generating income. The types of food fortification are described as biofortification, microbial biofortification, commercial fortification, and home fortification. Two case studies on fortifying orange juice with vitamin D and developing a fortified sapota-papaya fruit bar are summarized. The studies found that fortifying foods can successfully increase nutrient levels and improve health.
This document discusses wheat flour fortification in Pakistan. It begins by defining food security and malnutrition, noting high rates of both in Pakistan. Micronutrient deficiencies like iron, folic acid, and vitamin A negatively impact health. Food fortification is presented as a cost-effective strategy to address hidden hunger. Wheat flour fortification was implemented nationally in 2007 but later suspended; efforts are underway to restart the program in Punjab province with support from GAIN, the flour mill industry association PFMA, and the government. Key factors for success include political will, industry cooperation, legislation, and public acceptance. The goal is to improve nutrition and reduce malnutrition's huge health and economic costs in Pakistan.
Fortification involves adding nutrients to foods to correct or reduce deficiency disorders. It is done through three main types: biofortification which increases crop nutrient levels through breeding; home fortification by adding micronutrient powders to foods; and industrial fortification by adding nutrients to widely consumed foods like wheat, rice and oil during processing. Food fortification is an effective public health strategy to reduce nutritional deficiencies across large populations in a cost-effective manner without changing diets.
This document discusses fortification of staple foods like wheat and maize flours, and rice with micronutrients. It outlines how iron, folic acid, and other B vitamins added through fortification can reduce anemia and birth defects. The document also addresses constraints of fortification like nutrient stability and costs, as well as the status of fortification in Qatar where wheat and rice are imported and voluntary fortification occurs.
Food enrichment refers to adding micronutrients back to foods that were lost during processing to restore their original nutritional value. Food fortification deliberately increases a food's micronutrient content, whether or not those nutrients were originally present, in order to improve nutritional quality. There are four main methods of food fortification: biofortification, microbial/synthetic biology, commercial and industrial fortification, and home fortification. Common examples of fortified foods include milk with vitamin D, salt with iodine, and flour with folic acid. The purpose of food fortification is to improve nutritional quality, reduce nutritional disorders, and support body building and medical treatment.
This document discusses wheat flour fortification in Ahmedabad, India. It provides background on fortification, noting that it is the addition of nutrients to food to increase nutritional content. It then discusses why wheat flour is a suitable vehicle for fortification, describing the nutrients typically added. The document outlines the history of food fortification and its advantages. It details the objectives and methodology of a study on consumer awareness and acceptance of fortified wheat flour in Ahmedabad. The impact and outcomes of fortification efforts in Gujarat are also summarized, along with implementation phases and time frames.
Food Fortification Policies in the Asia Region by Dennis Bittisnich, Food Fortification Initiative. Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
Food for special dietary use labellingAshish Darji
This document discusses food for special dietary use (FSDU), which includes foods specially processed or formulated to satisfy particular dietary requirements arising from specific health conditions like diabetes or food allergies. FSDU does not include normal foods enriched for general health or foods intended to replace a complete diet. The document also discusses common terms used internationally for dietary supplements and special foods, such as natural health products in Canada or foods for special health use in Japan. Key labeling requirements for FSDU include statements on the target group, nutrient modifications, warnings against medical or parenteral use, and storage instructions.
This document provides a summary of a seminar presentation on food claims. It defines key terms like food, nutrient, health, and claim. It discusses various types of claims including nutritional claims, health claims, and dietary supplement claims. It provides details on how to read a food label and understand terms like daily values, nutrients, and definitions of common claims like low fat, lean, and high. The document aims to educate about the important information provided by food labels.
Here are the key principles to consider when planning meals:
- Meet nutrient recommendations by including a variety of foods in the correct serving sizes
- Consider individual factors like age, gender, health needs, culture and religion
- Plan meals within the available budget
- Alternate cooking methods like steaming, stir-frying and boiling
- Include seasonal fresh foods and consider the climate
- Prepare special dishes for occasions
Functional Foods: Their Role & Opportunitiessenaimais
The document discusses functional foods, their role and opportunities. It provides an overview of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), what functional foods are, why they are of interest, their history and the large business they represent. It discusses trends in functional foods and research, regulatory landscape and future outlook. The presentation aims to outline the topic of functional foods and opportunities within the field.
Codex provides guidance on nutrition and health claims for foods but does not have a definition or standards specifically for functional foods. [Codex recognizes the need for coordination on functional foods and held early discussions and workshops on topics related to safety, scientific evidence, and consumer issues.] Codex guidelines indicate that only nutrition claims relating to energy, major nutrients, fiber, sodium and vitamins/minerals are permitted, and set standards for nutrient content claims and reduction of disease risk claims. National authorities are responsible for regulating functional foods in their markets based on Codex guidance.
The document discusses the importance of probiotics and maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut. It notes that probiotics are responsible for many essential functions in the human body, including immune function, digestion, and production of vitamins and nutrients. A lack of probiotics can result from factors like antibiotics, stress, birth control pills, and environmental toxins. Maintaining healthy levels of probiotics is important for overall health and prevention of chronic diseases.
Nutrition and Health Claim - FINAL_Jul2012Sunil Adsule
This document discusses nutrition and health claims from various perspectives - consumer, industry, and regulatory. It provides background on international approaches to claims, including Codex Alimentarius guidelines, US FDA regulations, and European Union regulations. Codex defines nutrition claims and various types of health claims and establishes criteria for substantiating claims. The US has a positive list of permitted nutrient content claims and requires pre-approval of disease risk reduction claims. The EU also has regulations establishing permitted claims and a process for approving new claims. Harmonization across countries helps facilitate trade while also protecting consumers.
PITCH DECK FOR KAKOOZA NUTRITION SOLUTIONS TO YFP WESTERWELL.pptxKAKOOZAEMMANUEL
KAKOOZA NUTRITION SOLUTIONS is a social enterprise that bridges the gap in healing diabetic foot ulcers through a diabetic diet pack made from local foods. According to reports, millions of people in Africa and globally have diabetes, and every 30 seconds a leg is amputated due to the disease. The diet pack involves testing, medical assessment, controlling blood sugar and preventing complications, detoxifying the body, and nourishing cells to regenerate tissues and heal ulcers. It has successfully healed ulcers in beneficiaries and avoids amputations. The business model involves sourcing raw materials locally and selling the diet packs and consultation services. Financial projections estimate revenues of $62,984 in 2022 growing to $157,
Childhood obesity is a serious global public health problem. It can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and social discrimination. Parenting factors such as less home cooking, easy access to junk food, large portions, and less outdoor activity contribute to childhood obesity. Food marketing also influences children - they see many more ads for unhealthy drinks than healthy ones. To prevent childhood obesity, parents should limit screen time, offer balanced meals, and encourage outdoor activity while cities consider restricting junk food advertising.
Fortified Food
Introduction
enriched food
Who will benefit from fortified foods
Purpose of food fortification
Iodine deficiency disorders
Fortification of flour
Main methods of food fortification
Fortification prevents and treats iron deficiency and nutritional anaemia
Criticism (Side Effect)
Future Challenges of Food Fortification
This document discusses food fortification with vitamins and minerals. It notes that wheat, maize and rice are commonly fortified with iron, folic acid and B vitamins. These micronutrients play important roles in physical and cognitive development, productivity and reducing health risks like anemia and neural tube defects. The document outlines various micronutrients used for fortification, their health benefits, and considerations for effective fortification programs like identifying target groups, suitable vehicles, levels of addition and ensuring stability of added nutrients. It also addresses limitations, costs and legislation around national fortification programs.
Fortification a step towards functional foods.Aisha Kolhar
The document discusses food fortification and functional foods. It provides definitions of fortified foods and functional foods. It also discusses the importance of functional foods in improving public health and generating income. The types of food fortification are described as biofortification, microbial biofortification, commercial fortification, and home fortification. Two case studies on fortifying orange juice with vitamin D and developing a fortified sapota-papaya fruit bar are summarized. The studies found that fortifying foods can successfully increase nutrient levels and improve health.
This document discusses wheat flour fortification in Pakistan. It begins by defining food security and malnutrition, noting high rates of both in Pakistan. Micronutrient deficiencies like iron, folic acid, and vitamin A negatively impact health. Food fortification is presented as a cost-effective strategy to address hidden hunger. Wheat flour fortification was implemented nationally in 2007 but later suspended; efforts are underway to restart the program in Punjab province with support from GAIN, the flour mill industry association PFMA, and the government. Key factors for success include political will, industry cooperation, legislation, and public acceptance. The goal is to improve nutrition and reduce malnutrition's huge health and economic costs in Pakistan.
Fortification involves adding nutrients to foods to correct or reduce deficiency disorders. It is done through three main types: biofortification which increases crop nutrient levels through breeding; home fortification by adding micronutrient powders to foods; and industrial fortification by adding nutrients to widely consumed foods like wheat, rice and oil during processing. Food fortification is an effective public health strategy to reduce nutritional deficiencies across large populations in a cost-effective manner without changing diets.
This document discusses fortification of staple foods like wheat and maize flours, and rice with micronutrients. It outlines how iron, folic acid, and other B vitamins added through fortification can reduce anemia and birth defects. The document also addresses constraints of fortification like nutrient stability and costs, as well as the status of fortification in Qatar where wheat and rice are imported and voluntary fortification occurs.
Food enrichment refers to adding micronutrients back to foods that were lost during processing to restore their original nutritional value. Food fortification deliberately increases a food's micronutrient content, whether or not those nutrients were originally present, in order to improve nutritional quality. There are four main methods of food fortification: biofortification, microbial/synthetic biology, commercial and industrial fortification, and home fortification. Common examples of fortified foods include milk with vitamin D, salt with iodine, and flour with folic acid. The purpose of food fortification is to improve nutritional quality, reduce nutritional disorders, and support body building and medical treatment.
This document discusses wheat flour fortification in Ahmedabad, India. It provides background on fortification, noting that it is the addition of nutrients to food to increase nutritional content. It then discusses why wheat flour is a suitable vehicle for fortification, describing the nutrients typically added. The document outlines the history of food fortification and its advantages. It details the objectives and methodology of a study on consumer awareness and acceptance of fortified wheat flour in Ahmedabad. The impact and outcomes of fortification efforts in Gujarat are also summarized, along with implementation phases and time frames.
Food Fortification Policies in the Asia Region by Dennis Bittisnich, Food Fortification Initiative. Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
Food for special dietary use labellingAshish Darji
This document discusses food for special dietary use (FSDU), which includes foods specially processed or formulated to satisfy particular dietary requirements arising from specific health conditions like diabetes or food allergies. FSDU does not include normal foods enriched for general health or foods intended to replace a complete diet. The document also discusses common terms used internationally for dietary supplements and special foods, such as natural health products in Canada or foods for special health use in Japan. Key labeling requirements for FSDU include statements on the target group, nutrient modifications, warnings against medical or parenteral use, and storage instructions.
This document provides a summary of a seminar presentation on food claims. It defines key terms like food, nutrient, health, and claim. It discusses various types of claims including nutritional claims, health claims, and dietary supplement claims. It provides details on how to read a food label and understand terms like daily values, nutrients, and definitions of common claims like low fat, lean, and high. The document aims to educate about the important information provided by food labels.
Here are the key principles to consider when planning meals:
- Meet nutrient recommendations by including a variety of foods in the correct serving sizes
- Consider individual factors like age, gender, health needs, culture and religion
- Plan meals within the available budget
- Alternate cooking methods like steaming, stir-frying and boiling
- Include seasonal fresh foods and consider the climate
- Prepare special dishes for occasions
Functional Foods: Their Role & Opportunitiessenaimais
The document discusses functional foods, their role and opportunities. It provides an overview of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), what functional foods are, why they are of interest, their history and the large business they represent. It discusses trends in functional foods and research, regulatory landscape and future outlook. The presentation aims to outline the topic of functional foods and opportunities within the field.
Codex provides guidance on nutrition and health claims for foods but does not have a definition or standards specifically for functional foods. [Codex recognizes the need for coordination on functional foods and held early discussions and workshops on topics related to safety, scientific evidence, and consumer issues.] Codex guidelines indicate that only nutrition claims relating to energy, major nutrients, fiber, sodium and vitamins/minerals are permitted, and set standards for nutrient content claims and reduction of disease risk claims. National authorities are responsible for regulating functional foods in their markets based on Codex guidance.
The document discusses the importance of probiotics and maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut. It notes that probiotics are responsible for many essential functions in the human body, including immune function, digestion, and production of vitamins and nutrients. A lack of probiotics can result from factors like antibiotics, stress, birth control pills, and environmental toxins. Maintaining healthy levels of probiotics is important for overall health and prevention of chronic diseases.
Nutrition and Health Claim - FINAL_Jul2012Sunil Adsule
This document discusses nutrition and health claims from various perspectives - consumer, industry, and regulatory. It provides background on international approaches to claims, including Codex Alimentarius guidelines, US FDA regulations, and European Union regulations. Codex defines nutrition claims and various types of health claims and establishes criteria for substantiating claims. The US has a positive list of permitted nutrient content claims and requires pre-approval of disease risk reduction claims. The EU also has regulations establishing permitted claims and a process for approving new claims. Harmonization across countries helps facilitate trade while also protecting consumers.
PITCH DECK FOR KAKOOZA NUTRITION SOLUTIONS TO YFP WESTERWELL.pptxKAKOOZAEMMANUEL
KAKOOZA NUTRITION SOLUTIONS is a social enterprise that bridges the gap in healing diabetic foot ulcers through a diabetic diet pack made from local foods. According to reports, millions of people in Africa and globally have diabetes, and every 30 seconds a leg is amputated due to the disease. The diet pack involves testing, medical assessment, controlling blood sugar and preventing complications, detoxifying the body, and nourishing cells to regenerate tissues and heal ulcers. It has successfully healed ulcers in beneficiaries and avoids amputations. The business model involves sourcing raw materials locally and selling the diet packs and consultation services. Financial projections estimate revenues of $62,984 in 2022 growing to $157,
Childhood obesity is a serious global public health problem. It can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and social discrimination. Parenting factors such as less home cooking, easy access to junk food, large portions, and less outdoor activity contribute to childhood obesity. Food marketing also influences children - they see many more ads for unhealthy drinks than healthy ones. To prevent childhood obesity, parents should limit screen time, offer balanced meals, and encourage outdoor activity while cities consider restricting junk food advertising.
The document discusses oral insulin and metabolism. It notes that metabolism determines energy, appearance and body function. High sugar intake is a key factor in metabolic imbalance according to a study. This can cause disorders like high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and high blood sugar. The document then discusses how high sugar intake leads to obesity, and how obesity increases diabetes risk. It provides statistics on the growing prevalence of diabetes worldwide. A new product called Insumate is proposed that contains a patented bitter melon peptide shown to stabilize blood sugar by activating insulin receptors.
This document provides an overview of effective altruism and how to evaluate charitable causes and opportunities. It introduces the Importance, Tractability, Neglectedness framework for analyzing causes. Key areas covered include deworming as an example, using Google Scholar to research causes, and comparative cost-effectiveness analyses in health and wealth. Natural experiments are discussed as a way to study interventions. The document concludes by emphasizing using evidence and the ITN framework to identify cost-effective giving opportunities.
The document summarizes a presentation given at the Australian Society of Baking Conference on global baking trends. It discusses trends seen in new product launches globally and by region from 2009-2012. Specific trends covered include reduced carb/gluten/wheat products, high protein options, sugar free or reduced sugar products, and calorie controlled items. Other trends discussed are related to time scarcity and convenience foods for on-the-go eating, as well as sustainability and ethical concerns. The presentation provides industry data and examples of new products addressing these trends.
Expositor: Anthony Hehir – Director Programa Mejoramiento de la Nutrición- DSM
Seminario Internacional sobre Experiencia exitosas en Nutrición, organizado por el Programa Mundial de Alimentos de las Naciones Unidas (PMA) en Colombia y DSM.
14 y el 15 de mayo de 2015.
Bogotá, Colombia.
This document introduces the concepts of health, passion and purpose through the Mission 5 Million movement of Mannatech, a nutritional supplement company. It discusses:
1. Mannatech's goal to help 5 million consumers improve their health while also donating supplements to nourish 5 million malnourished children through its social entrepreneurship model.
2. How glyconutrients, Mannatech's key ingredient, are vital nutrients involved in cellular communication and were an important nutritional discovery.
3. The Mission 5 Million movement which allows consumers to automatically donate a serving of supplements for a malnourished child for each product they purchase, while also associates can generate income by sharing the opportunity.
The document discusses the need for new approaches to public health given current challenges and lack of results from existing efforts. It notes that health issues like obesity, alcohol-related harm, and mental illness are increasing despite programs. Additionally, an aging population and staff as well as climate-related events are pressing health issues. The document calls for a new conceptual framework and next steps to design transformative innovations for healthier, happier people at lower cost through approaches like person-centered healthcare and supporting staff wellbeing.
This document discusses 6 cultural drivers that are breaking down defenses against overeating: rogue food invading all spaces like homes, offices, and cars; a hyperactive culture where people feel constantly busy even if sedentary; the informalization of culture with fluid routines and less structured meals; these trends fuel snacking becoming ubiquitous replacing traditional meals. Weight Watchers harnessed this understanding of the toxic environment through cultural intelligence to shape a new strategy, extending their message and achieving their best PR results with 500% more editorial reach.
This document discusses 6 cultural drivers that are breaking down defenses against overeating: rogue food invading all spaces like homes, offices, and cars; a hyperactive culture where people feel constantly busy even if sedentary; the informalization of culture with fluid routines and less structured meals; these trends fuel snacking becoming ubiquitous. Weight Watchers harnessed this cultural understanding to shape a new strategy, running 4 PR campaigns over 12 months with experts to highlight how the environment is stacked against healthy choices. This approach led to their most successful PR results with 500% more editorial reach than in 2012.
Eat Well Age Well is part of the National Charity - Food Train, who work to tackle malnutrition amongst older adults living at home in Scotland. Approximately 100,000 older people in Scotland are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Eat Well Age Well will be talking about the important role of food in bringing people together to prevent malnutrition, food insecurity and social isolation in older age. They will discuss the importance of recognising the social and wellbeing value of food, as well as of grassroot community initiatives, including intergenerational work, that provide older people with opportunities to eat, shop and cook with others.
The document summarizes highlights from a conference on accelerating progress on hunger and malnutrition. Key themes discussed include exploiting new technologies and innovations, addressing undernutrition, overweight and obesity, building healthy urban food systems, and coping with challenges. Speakers emphasized the need to act urgently to meet global nutrition targets by 2030 and leverage multisectoral partnerships. The conference brought together over 650 participants from over 65 countries to discuss challenges and opportunities for accelerating progress on global hunger and malnutrition.
This document discusses the issue of global hunger and proposes multi-faceted solutions. It notes that over 800 million people currently suffer from malnutrition and hunger kills more people annually than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. The document advocates for policies like France's law against food waste, promoting women's education which is linked to lower birthrates and greater agricultural efficiency, and a holistic approach that addresses factors like land, gender, trade and markets to effectively reduce world hunger.
Media Conference on the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) ...FAO
The Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2), an inclusive inter-governmental meeting on nutrition jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), will be held at FAO Headquarters, in Rome, 19-21 November 2014.
Notwithstanding progress in many countries, unacceptably high levels of malnutrition persist. As global problems require global solutions, only an intergovernmental conference can legitimately identify the commitments of stakeholders to act decisively to address malnutrition.
Study for the creation of a local specializedOscar Hernandez
The document discusses creating a local business to produce and market Glucerna products like milkshakes, bars, and other items for diabetics in the Iñaquito sector of Quito, Ecuador. It outlines general and specific objectives, including determining customer needs and acceptance of Glucerna products. A literature review covers diabetes types, risks, effects, prevention, and diet. Market research objectives and methods are defined to identify the target segment of adults aged 20-65 in northern Quito. Demand analysis examines tastes, income levels, prices, and competition. Marketing strategies address price, promotion, and distribution directly to customers through stores and online.
The document discusses the health risks of consuming too much sugar and the sugar industry's efforts to fight recommendations to reduce sugar intake. It notes that the WHO recommends consuming less than 10% of calories from sugar, compared to previous recommendations of 25-30%, due to links between excess sugar and obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. However, the sugar industry lobbies governments and politicians to protect profits and undermine the WHO report. It also discusses how sugar is hidden in many processed foods and drinks, contributing to rising obesity rates worldwide.
A Decade of Healthy Ageing? What good looks like and how we get thereILC- UK
This document summarizes a discussion on healthy aging and the upcoming UN Decade of Healthy Aging from 2020-2030. The discussion included speakers from organizations like the UN, WHO, and ILC who addressed topics like defining healthy aging, major international initiatives and plans around aging, priorities for the new decade like prevention and access to care, and strategies to promote healthy aging including reducing risk factors like smoking and diabetes. The event provided an overview of the vision for the new decade of healthy aging and next steps in that work.
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This document discusses three potential approaches to making meat production more sustainable: replacing meat with plant-based alternatives, rebuilding meat through synthetic biology, and rerouting meat production through tissue-engineered or cultured meat. It provides details on recent developments in plant-based meat alternatives and cultured meat, including the environmental benefits and remaining challenges like consumer acceptance and regulatory issues. The overall message is that transformative solutions are needed to drive change in behavior and technology for a more sustainable meat system.
1) Poker players can raise money for effective altruism causes through poker tournaments and donations, having already raised over $3 million with a multiplier ratio of 1:10.
2) The document discusses strategies for poker players to improve their skills in internal quantification and reasoning, which are important for effective altruism, such as reducing scope insensitivity, making formal predictions, and avoiding cognitive biases.
3) It also presents the idea of building an effective altruism community within the poker industry through respected figures, regular follow-ups, and wearable memes to spread ideas.
The document discusses some potential mistakes of effective altruism, including disregarding interpersonal values, making bad life choices, and adopting unbalanced views. It argues that while the goal of doing the most good is simple, human cognitive limitations make it easy to systematically err when attempting to implement it. Various biases, short-sightedness, overconfidence in reasoning methods, and disregard of human psychology and common sense can lead effective altruists astray. Careful consideration of alternative perspectives, convergence of views, outside opinions, and moderation are recommended to avoid mistakes in effectively doing good.
The document discusses the difference between intelligence (IQ) and rationality (RQ) and argues that rationality is an important skill that can be improved through learning, despite only having a weak correlation with IQ. It notes that rational thinking is important for personal, moral, and societal reasons and outlines some common cognitive biases and debiasing techniques. The document concludes by calling for more research on rationality improvement and for efforts to incorporate rational thinking training into education.
Natalie Cargill argues that political and legal activism can be an effective strategy for advancing animal advocacy and promoting antispeciesism. While individual dietary change is intuitively appealing, it has shown limited success and risks sidetracking the discussion. Political interventions like ballot initiatives can reach many people with relatively few resources and allow them to express support for animal rights through low-cost actions like voting. Examples of effective political campaigns include initiatives to require vegan options in public cafeterias and recognize fundamental rights for primates. Political work establishes advocacy groups as serious players, spreads their messages and complements other strategies. Sentience Politics is pursuing various ballot initiatives and legal cases to reduce speciesism through non-violent political processes.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
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Preliminary findings _OECD field visits to ten regions in the TSI EU mining r...OECDregions
Preliminary findings from OECD field visits for the project: Enhancing EU Mining Regional Ecosystems to Support the Green Transition and Secure Mineral Raw Materials Supply.
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About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).
Toward a #FutureFortified: How Food Fortification Can Help End Micronutrient Malnutrition
1. Toward a #FutureFortified:
How Food Fortification Can Help End Micronutrient Malnutrition
Beatrice Montesi, External Relations Lead, GAIN
14.10.2017 – EAGx Berlin
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The example of salt iodization (1/2)
Iodine deficiency is one of the leading
causes of preventable mental
impairment worldwide, and can lead to a
reduction in IQ of 10-15 points Source: WHO
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The example of salt iodization (2/2)
The Swiss Salt Iodized program
The first program worldwide began in 1922 for nearly a century, has eliminated
goiter, cretinism and mental retardation
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How can spending more effectively improve
the lives of those most in need?
• The 2012 Copenaghen Consensus
• 4 Nobel Laureates and dozens of eminent
economistst
The highest ranked solution – yielding the most
benefit for the least cost is providing micronutrients,
including iodized salt, to children
Within the first 1,000 days there is a “window of opportunity” of a child’s life — from conception to the age of 2 — to ensure intakes of key micronutrients and improve physical and cognitive growth which in turn will have positive impacts for life
The consequences are not limited to health parameters alone but have far reaching effects on the economy through secondary physical and mental disabilities and altered work productivity.
Healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables are unaffordable for large parts of the world
52% share of per capita household income to buy 5 fruits and vegetables per day per person (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Zimbabwe)
The solution is quite simple and cheap: adding iodine to salt. Thanks to Universal Salt Iodisation (USI), which has been implemented around the world, the number of countries classified as “iodine deficient” decreased from 54 in 2003 to 32 in 2011(3).
The implications of this for improved productivity are enormous. And it has all been done for relatively low levels of investment. The cost to iodise salt has been estimated at between USD 0.5-10 cents per person per year. For every dollar spent the resulting benefits, in terms of increased productivity and a reduction in spending on health care, are valued at more than USD 26.
Switzerland has been, and still is, considered a model country when it comes to the iodisation of edible salt. It started to add iodine to salt already in 1922, becoming the first country in Europe to introduce this kind of public health intervention(4).
Napoleon ‘furious’: no able-bodied males could be recruited for the Grande Armee from the Wallis
1843: census: > 3000 cretins in Wallis; a tourist attraction
The number of iodine deficient countries has fallen to just 19