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More Americans Change Their Eating Habits Due to Heath and Nutrition Concerns ST. LOUIS, (PRNewswire), Sept 27, 2001 - The number of Americans changing their eating habits due to health and nutrition concerns has risen dramatically to 72 percent, according to results of an annual survey released by the United Soybean Board (USB). The survey also indicated that there is a growing popularity of soyfoods. "That's the highest number we've seen in the last six years," said Geri Berdak, USB Director of Edible Programs. "There's an obvious trend toward healthy and nutritious food choices, and that's part of the growing popularity of soyfoods." Nearly 90 percent of consumers are at least somewhat concerned about the nutritional content of the food they eat. The study also shows a significant increase in awareness of heart health benefits of soy since the 1999 FDA approval of a cholesterol-lowering claim for soy protein. In 2001, on an unaided basis, 39 percent of consumers say they are aware of specific health benefits of soy in the diet. Of those, 42 percent are aware that soy may lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease as compared to 24 percent in 1999. With consumer awareness of soy's health benefits on the rise, 97 percent are also aware of soyfood products and many have tried them. Just over one-quarter of consumers use soy products once a week or more. As in previous years, the top soy-based products consumers have tried are tofu, soy veggie burgers and soymilk. Furthermore, findings show that vegetable oil continues to be the most commonly used cooking oil in the United States, with 71 percent of consumers saying they use it most often. "While the vast majority of consumers are using vegetable oil regularly, only five percent know that soybean oil is the primary ingredient in their vegetable oil," said oil chemist Frank Flider. Soybean oil is perceived by consumers to be "very healthy." In addition, the study found that there is still much confusion about fats and oils. Even though polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are considered to be "good fats," approximately 42 percent and 39 percent respectively still believe these fats are unhealthy. Forty percent of consumers don't know if trans fatty acids are healthy or unhealthy.  Global Landmarks United in Pink Spotlight for Breast Cancer Awareness Month NEW YORK, (PRNewswire), Sept 26, 2001 - During the month of October, Niagara Falls (one of the Natural Wonders of the world), key New York City landmarks at the intersections of Fifth Avenue and 59th, 58th and 57th Street - including The Empire State Building, The Trump/General Motors Building, The Plaza Hotel, The Pulitzer Fountain, The Bergdorf Goodman Building and The Tiffany & Co. Building - and more than 200 well-known sites in more than 40 countries around the world, along with the front page of leading global internet company Yahoo! Inc., will be illuminated in pink.
Significant international landmarks that will be in the pink include The Wellington Arch in London, England; Torre di Pisa in Italy; Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, Spain; Tokyo Tower in Japan; Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa; La Diana Cazadora in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Copernicus Statue in Warsaw, Poland. In Illinois, the Governor's Mansion, Springfield Watertower Place, Chicago Carson Pirie Scott Flagship Store, Chicago, and in Missouri, the Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City, will be participating in the Estee Lauder Global Landmarks Illumination Initiative in 2001. Archived Stories: TFTC Challenges Comfrey Products Promoted via Internet What's the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke? Think Sparklers Are Safe? Think Again, Says SLUCare Opthalmologist Four-day Local Pollen Forecast Desktop Tool Helps Allergy Suffers Electronic Meal and Health Management Tool  The SLFP.com - Community Info is presented in conjunction with the St. Louis Front Page and Southwest Illinois News. The sites are owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan St. Louis area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1996 - 2008 Moore Design Group . |
