American Dietetic Association's Organic Misinformation
The American Dietetic Association is one of the primary organizations relied on by the public for sources of health and nutrition. For decades, the ADA has provided a wealth of information about these topics. Unfortunately, they have been guilty of releasing much incorrect information, much to the detriment of the masses. As with many topics on nutrition, they have taken a stand about organic food, and it is this:
Findings by its Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group which reveal that plants grown in organic systems contain higher levels of nutrients and an organic diet avoids the serious health risks associated with pesticide exposure.
Check out who the ADA's corporate sponsors are.
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Consumer Attitudes On Health
The International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) latest survey, The 2009 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food, Nutrition & Health, attempts to shed some light on how American consumers are approaching this new era, including how they perceive their own diets, their efforts to improve their nutrition, their understanding of the food components in their diets, and safe food preparation.
Physicians Finally Voice Their Views On Obama's Health Plan
The American Medical Association has weighed in on the new Obama health care package.
The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.
The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve..
The Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception. Ophthalmologistsconsidered the idea shortsighted.
Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!" while the Pediatricians said, "Oh, Grow up!" The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the Radiologists could see right through it.
Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing. The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter."
The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea. The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.
However in the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the assholes in Washington.
Is It Your Job To Stay Healthy?
It is if you live in Alabama according to Parade Magazine.
