NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds.

The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. adults followed between 1984 and 2000, found that those with the highest fiber intake at the outset had a lower risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung disorders that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Read the rest of this entry

* FDA cites labels for baby food, nuts, other products

* Agency set to issue draft labeling guidelines soon

* Nestle, Diamond shares end down; Hain shares up (Upgrades link to warning letters in 11th paragraph) Read the rest of this entry

Reuters) – U.S. health regulators warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers about overstating or misstating the nutritional value of baby food, nuts and other products on their labels.

Most of the letters made public on Wednesday accuse the companies of making claims on their food packages and websites over trans fat content, antioxidant advantages, and omega-3 benefits that fail to Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Read the rest of this entry