Whole-grain food consumption is impacted by consumer skepticism and lack of labeling standards

Whole-grain food consumption impacted by consumer skepticism and lack of standard labeling

Relationship of themes arising from Australian consumer (n = 43) and food industry perspectives (n = 17) around whole-grain food definition, labeling, and grain food choice. credits: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2022.08.006

Despite numerous health benefits and recommendations from dietary guidelines, whole-grain food intake remains low globally. A research article featured in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviorstudies consumer understanding of whole-grain food definitions and industry labeling practices.

“Without clear regulation and labeling standards, the benefits of educating consumers on how to increase

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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Absolutely. No matter your circumstances, it is essential that you have an estate plan done to protect your future, your family, your assets and your interests.

Many people are worried about money and trying to cut costs. However, estate planning is not an area to ignore. Now is the perfect time to create or update your estate plan.

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There are so many issues that can arise as it relates to

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Tensions run high over worksheet outside Southington Board of Education meeting

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Tensions ran high outside a board of education meeting in Southington Thursday night over a worksheet that was given out in a tenth-grade English class at Southington High School.

The handout was about race and identity and included words like “white privilege” and “transgender.” School officials looked into the matter and said while the worksheet was not properly vetted the teacher was only creating a space in the classroom for discussion.

“I resent that a personnel matter regarding one of our teachers is turning to a political platform,” said Colleen Clark, the Southington Board of Education

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UNICEF Urges Action To Transform Education, End Learning Poverty

How severe is the global learning crisis? Only a third of all 10-year-olds are able to read and understand a simple written story.

As a result of the worst shock to education and learning in recorded history, learning poverty has sharply increased in low- and middle-income countries, with 64 percent of children estimated to be unable to read and understand a simple written story by age 10, according to the latest data.

Another new UNICEF report shows

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Family Disputes Following Death – Rickard & Associates

When a loved one dies, emotions and tensions can run high. This can often lead to family disputes.

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How can you prevent your family from engaging in a dispute following your death?

Make sure to work with an estate planning attorney to have the right documents in place. Clear documentation leaves little room for disputes to festival.

We also help our clients draft Letters of Instruction to their families, to

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Learn Exactly How I Improved LEVI & KORSINSKY NOTIFIES 17 EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC. INVESTORS OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND UPCOMING DEADLINE In 2 Days

Published: Sept. 8, 2022 at 4:45 AM CDT|Updated: 21 hours ago

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (“17EdTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.

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CLASS DEFINITIONS: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of 17EdTech investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to

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HIPAA Right of Access Penalties are Mounting

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) continues to enforce the HIPAA Right of Access on behalf of patients.

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Healthcare providers have been warned about complying with the HIPAA Right of Access as set out in the 21st Century CURES Act.

Now, providers are seeing words in action.

Since beginning the enforcement initiative, the OCR has brought forth 38 actions with financial penalties against healthcare providers in violation of the Right

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Financial Comparison: Shapeways (SHPW) vs. Its Competitors

Shapeways (NYSE:SHPW – Get Rating) is one of 31 publicly-traded companies in the “Miscellaneous manufacturing industries” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its rivals? We will compare Shapeways to related companies based on the strength of its profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Shapeways and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Net Income Price/Earnings Ratio
Shapeways $33.62 million $1.76 million -1.40
Shapeways Competitors $1.59 billion $103.63 million 51.76

Shapeways’ rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Shapeways. Shapeways is trading at a

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