AFICNews-August 2006

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Welcome to the August edition of AFICNews.

AFICNews is a free monthly e-bulletin, providing updates on current food safety, health and nutrition news trends around the Asia Pacific region. If you are not already subscribed, but would like your own monthly copy, please send a blank email to aficnews-subscribe@afic.org. If you do not wish to receive AFICNews, simply send a blank email to aficnews-unsubscribe@afic.org, and your name and address will be automatically removed from the list. In case of difficulties email info@afic.org with your request to subscribe or unsubscribe, and we can do the rest.

Dates for Your Diary

Date	Events
September 2-6, 2006	World Congress of Cardiology 2006, Barcelona, Spain
September 3-8, 2006	10th International Congress on Obesity, Sydney, Australia
September 24, 2006	World Heart Day (Theme: How Young Is Your Heart?)

New from AFIC

Food Facts Asia, July 2006 is now launched and distributed to subscribers. The html (English, Chinese and Thai) and. PDF (English only) versions are also available on AFIC's website. The topics included in this issue are:

· A Road Map for Safe Eating During Bird Flu – English, ภาษาไทย or 中文

· Keeping Your Smile Sweet – English, ภาษาไทย or 中文

· Biotechnology Communications – Making It Personal – English, ภาษาไทย or 中文

· Newbites – English, ภาษาไทย or 中文

Download the entire issue (English only) - (PDF)

Nutrition, Health and Food Safety Coverage in 18 Malaysian Magazines in English and Bahasa Malaysia on Sale in the Month of June 2006

Note: These figures are based on simple counting method of topic headings and do not allow for differences in length or depth of feature articles.

Comments on Most Frequently Reported Topics

Calcium / Dairy Products (8%)

Coverage in this topic double compared to 2005, primarily reporting on osteoporosis, dairy and soy products and their potential positive effects on building stronger bones. Other areas covered include the overall importance of adequate calcium in the diet, and what the common sources of calcium are in a typical daily diet. Please follow the link below for more information about “Strong Bones for Healthy Living” in English, 中文 and ภาษาไทย

Children’s Diet & Health (6%)

Interest in children’s diet and health recorded a 1% drop from 2005, with articles covering the issue of fast foods and children; long term health effects of children that undergo fad diets; and the question of multivitamins for children. For more information on “Healthy Lifestyles for Kids” please follow the links in English, 中文 and ภาษาไทย

Functional Foods (21% of total coverage)

Coverage in this area recorded a significant increase from 2005’s figure of 4%. The most common topics covered were health benefits of the many different types of fruits, vegetables and herbs found in the country. For more information about “The Function of Foods”, please click here.

Healthy Eating & Lifestyles (26%)

Always a popular topic, coverage in this area continues to increase for the third year running having recorded a 4% increase from 2005. The spread of topics ranged from healthful diets, snacking, and a wide selection of article covering various food types and the nutritional benefits they may bring to the dining table. To read AFIC’s information resource on “Asian Feast – Recent Changes in Asian Diets” please click here

Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding (11%)

Increasing interest in this area is apparent with a rise from 7% in 2005 to 11% in this year’s survey. The most popular topic was weaning and the introduction of solid foods for babies, with some coverage on breastfeeding and providing lactose-intolerant children with soy-based alternatives. Please follow the links to read more about “Milk Matters for Babies and Toddlers”, in English or ภาษาไทย, 中文 and 한글 language.

Overweight / Obesity / Weight Control (13%)

Coverage in this area remains steady at 13%, with articles focusing primarily on the weight management techniques, plans and/or experiences. For more information about “Dietary Fiber – An Essential Ally in Weight Management”, please click here.

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