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January 28, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

You Are What You Eat

Health-Wellness_Food_VegetablesMarch is National Nutrition Month. Read about a National Center of Environmental Health study that measured trans fatty acids in blood.

CDC study shows notable decrease in the levels of trans-fatty acids in the blood.

To reduce your intake of trans fatty acids, choose foods with either no trans fats or the lowest amounts of trans fats.

As the old saying goes, you are what you eat. The problem is that sometimes the things we eat can increase the levels of trans-fatty acids we have in our bloodstreams. Trans-fatty acids can increase a person’s “bad” cholesterol levels, or LDL. Researchers indicate higher LDL, or “bad” cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed and used a new method to measure the levels of trans-fatty acids in our blood. Dr. Hubert Vesper, a research chemist in CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), led the development of the new method.

Vesper published results from a study using the new method in the Journal of the American Medical Association in February 2012. In the study, Vesper and his team found a 58% drop from 2000 to 2009 in the trans-fatty acids levels in the blood levels of participants

“It’s the first study of its kind,” Vesper says. Vesper says he and his team measured four types of trans-fatty acids: elaidic acids, vaccenic acids, linoelaidic acids and palmitelaidic acids. He says the results indicate progress that’s been made in recent years to educate the public on the health risks of trans fats.

The new method to measure trans-fatty acids was used in the JAMA-published study of the blood samples of fasting white adults who participated in CDC’s 2000 and 2009 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Vesper says that state health departments have taken steps to reduce the amount of trans fats in foods and to distribute information on the health risks. These increased efforts coincide with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2003 mandate that requires food and dietary supplement manufacturers to list the amount of trans-fatty acids that are in their products on the nutrition information labels.

“The decrease in trans-fatty acids in the blood could be related to the ongoing efforts to educate the public about trans fats,” Vesper says.

Vesper says more trans-fatty acid studies using the new method are coming with participants from other population segments, including ethnic groups, young children, and adolescents.

According to FDA, trans fat is a specific type of fat that is formed when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, such as shortening or stick margarine. During this process—called hydrogenation—manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil to increase the shelf life and flavor stability of foods. The result of the process is trans fat.

Trans fat can be found in many of the same foods as saturated fat. These can include crackers, cookies, cakes, frozen pies, and other baked goods, snack foods (such as microwave popcorn), frozen pizza, fast food, vegetable shortenings, and stick margarines, coffee creamer, refrigerated dough products (such as biscuits and cinnamon rolls), and ready-to-use frostings.

What can you do to reduce your intake of trans-fatty acids?

  • • Compare food brands when grocery shopping and choose the one with either the lowest amount of trans fat or no trans fat.
  • • Use margarine that contains unsaturated vegetable oil, instead of trans fat.

 

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, “You Are What You Eat” http://www.hhs.gov/ website. Accessed January 27, 2016. http://blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyourenvironment/2013/03/07/you-are-what-you-eat/

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Are We Getting Enough Vitamins and Nutrients?

Health-Wellness_Pills-VitaminsMarch is National Nutrition Month. To find out if Americans are getting enough nutrients, NCEH’s Division of Laboratory Sciences tested blood and urine samples collected by CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results may surprise you.

CDC’S Second Nutrition Report on Biochemical Indicators of Diet and Nutrition found 9 out of 10 people in the U.S. are indeed getting enough of some important vitamins and nutrients. These include vitamins such as folate (important for brain and spine development during pregnancy) and vitamin D (needed for good bone health); and trace elements like iron (important to avoid anemia) and iodine (important for brain development during pregnancy). The report presents nutrition data by age, sex, and race/ethnicity to see if certain population groups have poorer nutrition status than others.

CDC’s Division of Laboratory Sciences in the National Center for Environmental Health measured 58 nutrition indicators in blood and urine samples collected from people who took part in CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The report includes data from 1999-2006. These measurements are vital because they show whether the total intake of nutrients from food and vitamin supplements is too low, too high, or enough. The findings don’t necessarily suggest that people have healthy and balanced diets.

Green vegitableWhile the CDC report provides a favorable snapshot of the nation’s overall nutrition status, some groups still need to get more vitamin D, iron, and iodine. For instance, over 30 percent of non-Hispanic blacks have low levels of Vitamin D; women age 20 to 39 – those most likely to become pregnant – have lower iodine levels than any age group; and Mexican-American and non-Hispanic black women are two times more likely to have low levels of iron than non-Hispanic white women.

“Research suggests that good nutrition can help lower people’s risk for many chronic diseases. But the deficiency rates in some age and race/ethnic groups are a concern and need additional attention,” said Christine Pfeiffer, Ph.D., a lead researcher in the Division of Laboratory Sciences.

CDC/NCEH has completed an infographic to highlight the findings of the report and provide continual awareness to the population groups needing to improve vitamin and nutrient levels.

In 2013, The Journal of Nutrition also offered a special supplement on the initial and additional findings from the report.

CDC’s report is the second in a series of publications that provide an ongoing assessment of the U.S. population’s nutrition status.

For more information and materials on the Second Nutrition Report or to listen to the At-A-Glance podcast, visit DLS Nutrition Report webpage.

 

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, “May is National Stroke Awareness Month” http://www.cdc/ website. Accessed February 3, 2016. http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/stroke_awareness_month.htm

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Ten Ways to Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle During National Nutrition Month

Misc_Safety&HealthBlackBoardEvery March, in recognition of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month®, communities and families across the country focus specifically on good nutrition. The 2015 theme, “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” encourages everyone to adopt healthful eating and physical activity habits.

At the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we aim to help all Americans enjoy a healthy lifestyle that reduces the chance of getting sick. Here are ten ways to celebrate National Nutrition Month®:

  1. Lunch with a nutritionist

Join our brown bag luncheon with nutrition researcher Margaret McDowell, PhD, MPH, RD to chat about ways to power up at work with nutritious snacks. Bring your (nutritious!) lunch and join the conversation Thursday, 3/19 at 12pm at the HHH Building, Room 305A.

  1. Make your voice heard

Later this year, HHS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will jointly release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015. But first, the Departments want to hear from you! Go toDietaryGuidelines.gov now to submit a public comment about the newly published Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

  1. Set goals and earn awards

The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) is a six-week program that encourages individuals to achieve healthy eating and physical activity goals each week. Earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award once you complete the program!

  1. Fuel your body

HHS employees enjoy a nutritious menu at the HHS Café. Check your favorite lunch spot for healthy options.

  1. Use #GimmeFive on social media

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative by getting involved in her newestchallenge. #GimmeFive whenever you make a healthy choice, and challenge others to #GimmeFive more!

  1. Put Healthy People 2020 into action in your community

Communities across the country are taking action to meet the Nutrition and Weight Status objectives of Healthy People 2020. Are you? Get inspired with these “stories from the field”!

  1. Teach a nutrition workshop in your community

Every town needs a healthy lifestyle champion. Why not you? Teach friends and neighbors how to apply the Dietary Guidelines and Physical Activity Guidelines using the free Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshop Series! These six workshops in English and Spanish include lesson plans, hands-on activities, videos, handouts, and more.

  1. Set up a nutrition plan that works for you

Help make nutrition more fun in your home, school, workplace, or community. Learn how with theseNational Nutrition Month® tips from the USDA or find a nutrition expert in your area and invite them to speak to your group!

Bite into a healthy lifestyle everywhere you go! Celebrate National Nutrition Month with My Plate!

  1. Use SuperTracker to meet your nutrition goals

Need some encouragement? Try using SuperTracker to help achieve your goals.

  1. Join our National Nutrition Month® Twitter chat

 

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, “Ten Ways to Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle During National Nutrition Month” http://www.hhs.gov/ website. Accessed January 27, 2016. http://www.hhs.gov/blog/2015/03/04/ten-ways-bite-healthy-lifestyle.html

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IN: March is National Nutrition Month

Dear Valued Customer,

Every March, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), promotes National Nutrition Month to help all Americans enjoy a healthy lifestyle that reduces the chance of getting sick.

If you’re wondering what you can do to reduce your intake of trans-fatty acids, compare food brands when grocery shopping and choose the one with either the lowest amount of trans fat or no trans fat. In addition, use margarine that contains unsaturated vegetable oil, instead of trans fat. Read this issue of “———————-“ to learn more ways to make National Nutrition Month meaningful in your life.

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