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Syndrome X

 Jan. 31, 2003

The term "Syndrome X" was coined in 1988 by Gerald Reaven, MD, a researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine. Millions of people could have Syndrome X, but are unaware of this "silent killer." A medical check-up including blood work is required for diagnosis.

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Minimum wage again top priority

 Jan. 31, 2003

Congressional supporters of legislation to raise the national minimum wage rate wasted no time at the turn of the new year introducing a new plan that is certain to draw opposition from foodservice industry leaders.

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JPMorgan Chase and Co

Jan. 31, 2003

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has dusted off and renovated an old and largely unused employee cafeteria in lower Manhattan to accommodate its shifting and growing employee population.

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El Castillo Retirement Residence

Jan. 31, 2003

El Castillo Retirement Residence, home to approx. 145 independent living and 35 to 40 assisted living/health center residents, is just a leisurely walk to the main cluster of shops and enticingly diverse restaurants in the heart of Santa Fe, NM. Dining options in town range from upscale New Mexican to French comfort food and all stops in between.

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Vitamin C

Jan. 31, 2003

Vitamin C has many functions.

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More Veggies, Juice at Glendale Schools

Jan. 31, 2003

The addition of a serve-yourself-condiment bar in the barbecue grills at some California secondary schools has increased participation by 8% and is expected to grow this quarter.

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Vitamin C is Not Water Soluble

Jan. 31, 2003

Vitamin C is the only water-soluble vitamin not in the B-family.

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Pie Still Rules

Jan. 31, 2003

There aren't many desserts that define the term "comfort food" more precisely than classic pie. Whether it be "everyone's favorite" apple or a French silk, chocolate cream, customers can't resist.

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O.J. Continues to Lead

Jan. 31, 2003

Today's consumers love the healthier-for-you image of juice. The leading seller in just about every location is orange juice—no surprise there—with "not-from-concentrate" being the clear favorite.

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Advocates Again Defend School Meals

Jan. 31, 2003

Kara Flynn, a spokeswoman for the National Pork Producers Council, responded that this was "an anti-meat attack as usual," as PCRM is known to have a vegetarian bias. FRAC, an advocacy organization trying to get more children enrolled in school meal programs, describes PCRM claims as "absurd," since school lunches provide about one-third of a child's nutrient needs and are designed to meet USDA dietary guidelines.

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