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W elcome
to the November edition of AFICNews.
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Dates
for Your Diary
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Date |
Events |
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December 6, 2007 |
International Symposium on Food Safety and Nutrition Communications –
hosted by Asian Food Information Centre, Bangkok Thailand |
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February 13-15, 2008 |
International Symposium on Revolution in Food Safety Management,
Nusa
Dua Bali, Indonesia
www.idfsymposium-bali2008.com |
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April
8-11, 2008 |
FAO-UNIDO Global Agro-Industries Forum: Improving Competitiveness and
Development Impact, New Delhi, India |
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March
26-28, 2008 |
Food Ingredients China 2008, Shanghai, China |
New
from AFIC
Don’t miss the International Symposium on
Nutrition and Food Safety Communications to be held at the Marriott Resort & Spa
Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand on December 6th, 2007, hosted by AFIC. The
meeting will share perspectives from health and education professionals,
regulatory professionals, food industry personnel and journalists on the role of
communication in advancing public health. Experts from around the world will
present updates on new research into the effective communication of nutrition,
food safety and health issues and share the challenges faced by communicators in
this area. Topics to be addressed include advertising to children, food safety
communications as well as a session on best communication practices from a
journalist’s perspective. Free registration fee for journalist.
For more information and to download registration forms, go to
www.afic.org/FIO2007/index.htm.
Food
in the News:
Survey
of Nutrition and Food Safety Features in Singaporean Magazines
for
Sale in September 2007
Note:
These
figures are based on simple counting method of topic headings and do not allow
for
differences in length or depth of articles.
Comments
on Most Frequently Reported Topics
Overweight/Weight
Management/Obesity
(21% of
total coverage)
More than
half of the articles focus on weight loss through exercising. Burning more
calories than the intake is the lead message. A couple of articles mention that
the best weight loss results will be obtained by mixing a protein rich diet with
training. Proteins will minimize muscle loss, drive the metabolism and lead to
weight loss due to fat burning. The Diet Tracker, launched by Singapore’s Health
Promotion Board, is promoted as a useful tool for those who need help eating
right and losing weight. Please follow the link to read more about ‘what you
should know about weight management’
http://www.afic.org/WMWS/index.shtml
Healthy
Eating & Lifestyles
(20% of
total coverage)
Articles
under this category include many tips on how to improve the health factor of the
every day diet. Most of the guidelines are recurrent: start the day with a
healthy breakfast, eat at least 5 portions of fruit/vegetables, cut back on bad
fats, reduce portions and drink more water. Snacking is in the spotlight. There
is growing support that ‘healthy’ snacking is right and helps to optimize the
energy and mental power throughout the day and to control weight. A couple of
articles talks about health and obsession and the need to find a balance between
a realistic diet and eating your favorite food with moderation (the 80/20 rule).
To learn more about the benefits of ‘a varied diet for better health’, please
click AFIC information in
English,
ภาษาไทย,
中文
or 한글.
F
unctional Foods
(18% of
total coverage)
A wide range
of foods providing specific health benefits have been discussed this month. Main
focus is on foods rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants: cherries, kiwi fruit,
peppers and sprouting greens. Nuts get special attention, further emphasizing
their potential in lowering overall blood cholesterol. Other health benefits
come into the spotlight, walnuts as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids are
mentioned to help maintain bone-health. Some articles warn for the negative
health impact related to overdosing of some of the nutrients in so called super
foods. And super food is not miracle food, one article summarises the latest
research findings about the limitations of soy beans to prevent certain
diseases. To read more about ‘nutrition information, what to make of it’, visit
our related material in
English,
ภาษาไทย
or
中文.
Fats/Cholesterol/Heart
Disease
(10% of
total coverage)
Several
articles cover how to compose a heart-healthy diet. Common focus is on the
benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the
risks of heart attack. Consumers are informed about the broad variety of foods
rich in the fish oil. The link between high cholesterol levels and the risk of
heart attack is another common topic discussed. Strong recommendation is made to
do a regular cholesterol check, starting at young age. An early detection,
followed by an adequate change in eating habits and life-style, will reduce
people’s cholesterol levels. For AFIC related resource, click on
‘Beating
Cardiovascular and Enjoying Life’ in
English,
ภาษาไทย
or
中文.
Exercise/Physical
activity
(7% of total
coverage)
Articles in
the lifestyle magazines about physical activity considered in this survey do
focus on exercises to remain slim and fit, as a complement to a healthy diet.
Powerwalking is promoted as an effective way to burn fat. Mums-to-be are
recommended to follow a ‘safe’ work-out plan, which will help to limit weight
gain during pregnancy and to easily regain a pre-pregnancy figure.
For AFIC related
resource, click on ‘Healthy Weight Advice - One Size Doesn't Fit All!’ in
English,
ภาษาไทย
or 中文.
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