intake

  1. UK sugar tax cuts daily intake by 5g for children and 11g for adults: study

    UK sugar tax cuts daily intake by 5g for children and 11g for adults: study

    More than 50 countries have imposed sugar taxes on soft drinks to persuade manufacturers to reformulate their products. In the UK, the sugar tax, also known as the soft drinks industry levy, was announced in March 2016 and came into effect in April 2018.Researchers from the Universities of...
  2. Higher calcium, zinc intake may reduce deadly BP disorders in pregnancy

    Higher calcium, zinc intake may reduce deadly BP disorders in pregnancy

    The study by American researchers highlights the importance of focusing on nutrition before conceiving.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common disorders of pregnancy and can harm both the pregnant person and the developing fetus. Taking antihypertensive medications...
  3. Study has found that excessive salt consumption can increase the chances of skin inflammation.

    Study has found that excessive salt consumption can increase the chances of skin inflammation.

    New Delhi, A new study has found that high levels of sodium, commonly consumed through salt, may increase the risk of eczema, an inflammatory skin condition marked by dry and itchy patches.Previous studies have found that sodium in the skin is linked to autoimmune and chronic inflammatory...
  4. Fighting the silent killer: Micro Labs launches nationwide high blood pressure campaign

    Fighting the silent killer: Micro Labs launches nationwide high blood pressure campaign

    Hypertension, a silent killer, threatens India's public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, with cardiovascular diseases leading the way. Hypertension is the most important cause of these conditions...
  5. Fighting the silent killer: Micro Labs launches nationwide high blood pressure campaign

    Fighting the silent killer: Micro Labs launches nationwide high blood pressure campaign

    VMP New Delhi [India], May 15: Hypertension, a silent killer, threatens India's public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, with cardiovascular diseases leading the way. Hypertension is the most important...
  6. Why do ICMR-NIN's new dietary guidelines advise against protein supplements?

    Why do ICMR-NIN's new dietary guidelines advise against protein supplements?

    The Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) last week released 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies as well as address the rising risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in India.The new guidelines, which include...
  7. ICMR calls for abstinence from protein supplements, issues 'dietary guidelines for Indians'

    ICMR calls for abstinence from protein supplements, issues 'dietary guidelines for Indians'

    New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research has called for avoiding protein supplements for body building and making informed and healthy food choices by limiting protein intake, reducing sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading food labels. It is recommended to read the information...
  8. ICMR issues revised dietary guidelines for Indians, urged to avoid protein supplements

    ICMR issues revised dietary guidelines for Indians, urged to avoid protein supplements

    New Delhi, Indian Council of Medical Research has stressed on avoiding protein supplements for body building and making informed and healthy food choices by limiting the intake of protein, reducing sugar and ultra-processed foods and eating healthy food. It is recommended to read the information...
  9. Olive oil linked to lower risk of death from dementia in new study

    Olive oil linked to lower risk of death from dementia in new study

    New Delhi: According to a new research, about one teaspoon of olive oil per day reduces the risk of death due to dementia by about 30 percent, especially in women.Replacing five grams of mayonnaise and margarine ('vegetable') with the same amount of olive oil per day was found to reduce the...
Back
Top