Complex carbohydrates: the science and the label

Article Abstract:

A conference sponsored by the International Life Sciences Institute's North America Project Committee on Fiber/Complex Carbohydrates in November 1994 dealt with the need for carbohydrates in human nutrition. It further tackled the definition of complex carbohydrates and its labeling to enable proper consumer education. The study of proper relationship between carbohydrates and health as well as more research for the proper development of new food products will go a long way in clearing up doubts relating to the benefits of carbohydrates.

Research, Analysis, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Consumer education, Complex carbohydrate diet, International Life Sciences Institute

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Communicating emerging scientific information

Article Abstract:

The Keystone Center and the Keystone National Policy Dialogue on Food, Nutrition, and Health have issued a Final Report on food labels and other ways to convey nutrition information. One concern is to preserve the accuracy of scientific information in claims of labels on food. Two possible improvements are a food and nutrition science council and a central clearinghouse for food information. Improved consumer research and conferences to build consensus are other ideas in the report.

Reports, Information services, Communication in science, Scientific communication

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Complex carbohydrates and resistant starch

Article Abstract:

Resistant starch may have several important health benefits. Resistant starch is starch that is not digested in the small intestine. When it reaches the large intestine, it is fermented by bacteria. Many foods contain resistant starch, including bread, cereal, crackers, pastry and pasta. Studies have shown that consumption of resistant starch in the form of fiber can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Health aspects, Food, Starch, Fiber in human nutrition, Dietary fiber

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