Nutrition Help for Aging Cats
Decreased Immune System Function
Throughout a cat's life, a process called peroxidation occurs. Peroxidation is a normal process that the body uses to destroy cells that outlive their usefulness and kill germs, parasites, etc. but also can destroy or damage healthy cells. As a cat ages, the damage caused by peroxidation accumulates which, in turn, increases the risk of certain problems, such as infections.
Majority of Americans Do Not Make New Year's Resolutions According to National Survey
GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At the beginning of every new year, we always hear about people making New Year's resolutions. But surprising findings reveal a majority of American adults don't actually make them! According to a recent national survey* sponsored by Nestle® Raisinets®, less than one-third (32%) of American adults will make New Year's resolutions in 2012.
USDA Releases School Meal Nutrition Standards, Recognizes the Unique Nutrient Package of Dairy Foods
ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Nutritional Standards for School Meals help ensure the nation's schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition.
Eastern Europe Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market: Analysis & Forecast (2007 - 2017)
NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Eastern Europe Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market: Analysis & Forecast (2007 - 2017)
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The overall Eastern Europe baby food and pediatric nutrition market showed a steady growth during 2007 – 2011.
The Global Baby Food Market & Pediatric Nutrition Market is Booming: Expected To Attain A Market Size Of USD 63.7 Billion By 2017
NEW YORK, December 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research () "Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market: Global Analysis and Forecast (2007 - 2017)" Global Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market is estimated to be USD 38.1 billion in 2011 and expected to reach USD 41.5 billion in 2012 and further to USD 63.7billion at a CAGR of 8.93% over the period 2012 to 2017.
Nutrisystem Celebrates 40 Years and More Than 70 Million Pounds Lost Over the Past Decade
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, is ushering in its 40th anniversary year with a celebratory new promotion as well as a look back at four decades of helping people lose weight and get healthy. Within the past decade alone, customers have lost over an estimated 71 million pounds on the Nutrisystem® program – equivalent to the weight of over two Lucas Oil Stadiums (made of 16,000 tons of steel), home of Super Bowl XLVI.
Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll Finds That 57% of Americans Who Made New Year's Resolutions to Loose Weight Were Successful; 36% of Smokers Succeeded
ANN ARBOR, Mich. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly one-third of Americans say they have made a New Year's resolution to lose weight in the last five years and 42 percent of people who said they smoke regularly in that timeframe pledged to quit the habit, according to the Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll.
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