Dairy and diet

Can cheese emulate yoghurt in the low-fat dairy sector?

While yoghurt has long been popular with slimmers, cheese has traditionally been off the menu for consumers trying to lower…

US: Research reveals dieters play by their own rules

According to research released yesterday (31 August) more than 80% of dieters in the US create their own eating plans,…

Diet products: fattening revenues but not trimming waistlines

Even though UK spending on diet products will reach GBP86 (US$153) per person per year by 2009, the British waistline…

Calorie-Counters: A Healthy Diet for Food Manufacturers

Many people pledge to get fit and lose weight as part of their New Year's resolution. The start of the…

The Influence of Dietary Calcium Intake on Peak Bone Mass

The exact age at which peak bone mass is attained is not certain. The generally accepted notion has been that…