News tagged with 'public interest'. Found 3 tagged news.

Kids meals bust calorie, fat, sodium targets

Washington :: DC :: USA | 3 months ago

After analyzing kids' items offered by 13 of the nation's 25 largest restaurant chains, the Center for Science in the Public Interest concluded that 93 percent of the meals provide too many calories. Nutrition guidelines suggest that a moderately active...

Tags: kids meals, Center for Science, Taco Bell, Jack, food kids, fast food, Public Interest, fried chicken

FDA urged to ban some food colorings

Washington :: DC :: USA | 5 months ago

A consumer advocacy group called on the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to ban the use of eight artificial colourings in food because the additives may cause hyperactivity and behaviour problems in some children. Controlled studies conducted over...

Tags: additives, dyes, U.S, food dyes, health, artificial colorings, drug administration, FDA, Public Interest, Center for Science, advocacy group, behavior problems, food colorings

Public Interest Obligations in the 21st Century:

San Francisco :: CA :: USA | 8 months ago

Posted by MatthewLasar

Update: Confirmed Speakers include: FCC Commissioners Michael Copps andJonathan Adelstein.The Benton Foundation and the Public Interest, Public Airwaves Coalition(PIPA)invite you to a discussion on:Public Interest Obligations in the 21st Century:Where...

Tags: Benton Foundation, Public Interest, FCC, airwaves