Food better than supplements for omega-3, says ADA

The American Dietetic Association has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.

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Board chair says county ahead of the curve

DeKalb County Board Chairman Ruth Anne Tobias told board members last week that the county is already working on many of the cutting edge programs discussed at the National Association of Counties Conference …

Block grant funds topic of July 29 meeting

The meeting is in the fourth floor meeting room of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka.

Ridgerunner Reports: Bloodthirsty sundew plants turn the tables

One adventure I always look forward to every summer is a visit to the sundew patches in Jackson County.

Does Fructose Make You Fatter?

High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener used in many processed foods ranging from sodas to baked goods.

Do Carbs Really Make You Fat? The Truth Behind 6 Diet Myths

Does eating fiber cancel out the other calories you consume? Are all-natural products as good as they sound? Do carbs really make you fat? Dietitian and Health magazine contributing editor Samantha Heller …

400m including 25m in Bangladesh trapped in chronic poverty: CPRC

More than 400 million people across the world, including 25 million in Bangladesh, are trapped in chronic poverty, says a UK-based research organisation.

Case study: Free meals ‘were too expensive’

The move prompted a huge increase in the number of pupils eating school dinners - but was axed after just three years because it was too expensive.

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