News Bite: IFIC Foundation in the News

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Chemicals in food bigger concern for consumers than foodborne illness: survey
Food Dive
“Consumers have shifted their food safety focus from foodborne illness to chemicals in food, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2015 Food and Health Survey. … “

The US food industry battles with people’s demand for healthier food
Health 24
“Fifty-five percent of Americans who rated their health as “very good” or “excellent” were in reality obese or overweight, according to an annual survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. … “

Not Losing Weight? Here’s Why
U.S. News and World Report
Demonizing a specific food often distracts from the fact that to lose weight, calories count. Some 88 percent of Americans don’t have a clue how many calories they should consume in a day, according to a national survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. … “