Taste and desire at odds with healthy?

By Bob Wheatley

At the recent national FNCE (Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo) convention in Houston, the largest annual gathering of nutrition and dietary experts, one of the best-attended “hot topic” presentations dug into the perennial challenge of healthy vs. human. And in doing so uncovered massive opportunities for food and beverage businesses to help consumers lead healthier lifestyles.

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Increasing consumption of nutrient dense milk is a goal.

Real issues lost in coverage on dairy industry labeling initiative

By Bob Wheatley

This post is about what really matters. We know childhood obesity is a problem. We know that improved nutrition and fitness can now be linked to better performances and cognitive benefits for kids at school. And we also know that milk is a nutrient dense beverage option and that among various not-so-good-for-you choices — we would prefer kids get more of, not less.

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