Daily Archives: February 8, 2011

USA – U.S.-Grown rice fits 2010 Government dietary guidelines for americans

Source: PRNewswire31/01/2011 – Nutritious U.S.-grown rice can help consumers meet the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which emphasize healthier food choices to boost overall nutrition while helping to combat the growing rate of obesity, America’s leading public health concern. Newly published research shows that Americans who eat rice have healthier diets and are less likely…

USA – Rice cereal controversy: Does it make kids fat?

Source: ABC News31/01/2011 – A baby’s first bite into solid food is among the milestones every parent anticipates. And for 50 years many pediatricians have recommended that parents initially feed their solid food-ready babies white rice cereal.

Senegal – Senegal expects record rice crop in drive to meet local demand

Source: Bloomberg31/01/2011 – Senegal’s rice crop will probably exceed last year’s record harvest and meet at least 60 percent of domestic consumption needs, helping the country reach self sufficiency by 2015, a government official said.