Archives for September 21, 2006

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Study supports soy protein role in cholesterol reduction

By  Jess Halliday

A recently published meta-analysis of published studies provides support for the inclusion of soy protein in place of saturated and trans-saturated fats and cholesterol as part of a diet to prevent and lower high blood cholesterol levels.

FSA vitamin and mineral response ready for minister sign-off

By  staff reporter

The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday agreed the draft response to the EC discussion document on vitamin and mineral levels with only minor changes, paving the way to approval of the final response by government health ministers.

EC agriculture spend up €5bn 2005

By  Anthony Fletcher

The European Commission spent nearly €5bn more on agriculture in 2005 than it did in 2004, according to the 'Allocation of 2005 EU expenditure by Member State' published yesterday.