What's in a label?

Article Abstract:

Food labels are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to give consumers nutritional information about packaged foods. Naomi Kulakow, educational coordinator for the FDA, answers some common questions about food labels. Kulakow points out that the labels focus on general categories of nutrients that consumers are most interested in; fat, fiber, calories, protein, carbohydrates and cholesterol.

Officials and employees, Laws, regulations and rules, Interview, Labels, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Nutrition policy, Kulakow, Naomi

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Latino lingo is the ploy to win Spanish ayes

Article Abstract:

Issues surrounding the growing importance of the Hispanic community and the Spanish language in US politics are discussed. Hispanics make up the biggest immigrant community in the US, representing some 12% of the US population.

Demographic aspects, Political aspects, Hispanic Americans

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Ashes to... dioxins

Article Abstract:

The risks to health from different types of ash products are examined in response to a report on the television programme, Newsnight. Mixed ash is used in the construction industry, but is made up of less toxic components.

Health aspects, Construction industry, Coal ash

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