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Can fast food = healthy food?Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:26PMEating healthy can be a challenge, but going for fast food does not necessarily have to be an unhealthy option. The culprit of many fast food choices is high calorie numbers. Calories provide a measure of how much energy you get from a serving of the...

Q+A interviews Phil Goff, Rahui KateneSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe interview has been transcribed below. The full length video interviews and panel discussions from this morning's Q+A can also be seen on tvnz.co.nz at, http://tvnz.co.nz/q-and-a-news

Q+A: Interview with Rahui Katene and Phil GoffSaturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:34PMPaul Holmes interviews Te Tai Tonga MP Rahui Katene and Labour leader Phil Goff about taking GST off healthy foods

Know your fatsSaturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:08PMWith its concentration of good fats, olive oil can reap benefits if consumed in moderation.

Around the regionThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:02AMNutrition and wellness conference: The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana McDonalds Operators Association will host their inaugural Be Healthy nutrition and wellness conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Radisson Hotel. Registration is free and open to the public. Registration forms must be returned to the Food Bank by Friday, July 16. There are three ...

Around the regionThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:02AMNature camp: Indiana Dunes State Park and Friends of Indiana Dunes are offering a three-day nature camp for students, ages 9 through 14. Dunes Explorer nature camp will run Aug. 3-5. The $89 fee includes food, activities, supplies and overnight camping. Registration is required by calling 926-1390. VALPARAISO Gymnastics workshop offered: Valparaiso-area Girl Scouts and Horizon Gymnastics Center ...

Fewer trans fats in fast food, but that doesn't mean they're healthyWednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:29PMA new University of Minnesota study followed fats at five major fast food chains. The results: their fries now have significantly less of the fatty acids that can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

Karen Wells Named Vice President, Nutrition and Menu Strategy McDonald's USATuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:14AMChief Menu Innovation Officer Expands Role to Lead U.S. Nutrition

Karen Wells Named Vice President, Nutrition and Menu Strategy McDonald's USATuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:00AMOAK BROOK, IL--(Marketwire - 07/13/10) - McDonald's USA today announced that Karen Wells, Vice President, U.S. Strategy and Menu will take on an expanded role focusing on U.S. Nutrition. In this newly expanded role, as Vice President, U.S. Nutrition and Menu Strategy, Wells will be responsible for all aspects of U.S. menu innovation as well as nutrition strategy for McDonald's 14,000 U.S ...