Sentences with phrase «as health authority»

As one of a handful of female physicians in California at the turn of the 20th century, Peters occupied a tenuous role as a health authority.
WASHINGTON (AP)-- Liquid nicotine products that look like juice boxes, candies and other kids» snacks came under government scrutiny Tuesday, as health authorities warned...
If you, like me, are trying to eat two or more servings of fish each week — as health authorities recommend in order to get the right amount of those omega - 3 fatty acids — you may have heard recently that not all fish are created equal.
Description This EAG encompasses representatives from stakeholder organisations - such as health authorities, food safety authorities, veterinary associations, etc. - that are responsible for implementing and / or enforcing any proposed actions.

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But the appointment came quickly, as the local health authority in London has targets it needs to meet.
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore aims to enhance the use of technology and data to improve the provision of services such as health care and transportation in a city, where infrastructure has come under pressure in recent years as a rise in immigration boosts the country's population.
In addition, the Final Rate Notice clarified that the agency has the authority to permit Medicare Advantage organizations to offer tailored supplemental benefits with flexibility to target the social determinants of health as recommended by a licensed medical professional.
Now, health authorities endorse it as part of a healthy diet, believing a regular cup of joe helps lower rates of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, neurological disorders, and several types of cancer.
Working closely with industry partners, authorities and local communities, we drill to maintain our position as one of the world's leading exploration companies — whether you measure us in terms of value creation, health, safety or environmental performance.
At one point, he even suggested that authorities should be able to «Take the guns first, follow due process second,» when disarming people considered to be a threat, such as those with mental health issues.
She has served in the past as Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, Chair of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Chair of BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Foundation.
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberals» much - needed review of the Fraser Health Authority is barely progressing as hospital overcrowding and hallway medicine compound a superbug outbreak at Royal Columbian Hospital,» say the New Democrats.
It may also display the common tradition about authority to a society increasingly in need of its resources and thereby make a contribution to the health of society that is as welcome as it is unexpected.
Some local authorities responded to the request saying they were able to build a picture of who may be affected by collating information on risk factors such as parental mental health, parent learning disability, substance misuse and domestic violence.
And as CSL devises new therapies and shows that existing therapies can treat new diseases, and health authorities spend more, its revenues and profits outpace the growth in demand for conventional therapies.
Infant formula companies such as Bellamy's Australia, Bubs Australia and Wattle Health have all experienced big share price hikes on demand from China, while vitamins groups Blackmores and Swisse have enjoyed enormous growth since 2014, although there have been hiccups and volatility largely stemming from regulatory shifts by Chinese authorities.
DuPont Nutrition & Health and Inbiose are reaping the rewards of their partnership as EU authorities approve their first human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient designed for use in infant formula.
«The safety of low - kilojoule sweeteners is supported by regulatory agencies throughout the world, such as the The National Health and Medical Research Council, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), European Food Safety Authority and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as leading health groups, including the Australian Diabetes Council and Dietitians Association of AustHealth and Medical Research Council, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), European Food Safety Authority and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as leading health groups, including the Australian Diabetes Council and Dietitians Association of Austhealth groups, including the Australian Diabetes Council and Dietitians Association of Australia.
So, is it surprising that health authorities use coconut water and coconut milk as an anti-dehydration and immediate nutrition substitute in tropical countries, when they do not have easy access to medical aid during natural calamities?
«The safety of low - kilojoule sweeteners used in diet drinks is supported by leading regulatory agencies throughout the world, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Food Safety Authority, the National Health and Medical Research Council, and Food Standards Australia and New Zealand — as well as leading health groups, including the Australian Diabetes Council and Dieticians Association of Australia.&Health and Medical Research Council, and Food Standards Australia and New Zealand — as well as leading health groups, including the Australian Diabetes Council and Dieticians Association of Australia.&health groups, including the Australian Diabetes Council and Dieticians Association of Australia.»
Such demands are compounded further as environmentally and health - aware public authorities simultaneously seek -LSB-...]
Indeed, many public health authorities have been quick to label the research as unachievable for the masses.
Our facilities and products are fully accredited by the NSF (recognized as the world's leading third party standards certification authority) and always meet or exceed U.S.A. Food & Drug Administration and World Health Organization requirements.
Authorities have launched research to assess the possible health impacts of the chemical in the infant food containers, Xinhua reported Li Ning, deputy director of the nutrition and food safety institute under the Chinese Center of Disease Control and Prevention Center, as saying.
Concussion and Sports - Related Head Injury: Code 18 -2-25a (2013) requires the governing authority of each public and nonpublic elementary school, middle school, junior high school and high school, working through guidance approved by the department of health and communicated through the department of education, to do the following: (A) Adopt guidelines and other pertinent information and forms as approved by the department of health to inform and educate coaches, school administrators, youth athletes and their parents or guardians of the nature, risk and symptoms of concussion and head injury, including continuing to play after concussion or head injury; (B) Require annual completion by all coaches, whether the coach is employed or a volunteer, and by school athletic directors of a concussion recognition and head injury safety education course program approved by the department.
You might be interested to know that other respected authorities, such as the World Health Organization, would impose an even more stringent cap on added sugar for children.
Infant deaths that occurred as a result of bed sharing under these circumstances have resulted in health authorities such as the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending that parents not sleep with their infants.6 It is ironic that not only does blanket condemnation of bed sharing potentially make parenting unnecessarily more difficult for some mothers, it also has the unintended outcome of increasing deaths in places other than beds, such as sofas.
Permit teachers of physical education and school health professionals as well as paretns, students, and representatives of the school food authority, the school board, school administrators, and the public to participate in the development of wellness policies.
You may want to consider getting your local health authority rep involved as they may be able to provide assistance in completing the assessment.
In India, Nestlé has had formula seized for breaking labelling laws and its attempts to sponsor health workers have been described as illegal by government authorities under the terms of the Infant Milk Substitutes Act.
Unfortunately, concerning bedsharing, many health - county - regional - state - professionals apparently think all parents are equally unable to make reasonable judgments for themselves as regards whether they are able or not to bedshare safely, to weigh the relative risks and benefits, and that therefore, it must be done for them, and with as much legal authority and veiled threats as they can present.
Several health authorities including the FDA, AAP, Health Canada as well as the French government have expressed concern over Internet milk shhealth authorities including the FDA, AAP, Health Canada as well as the French government have expressed concern over Internet milk shHealth Canada as well as the French government have expressed concern over Internet milk sharing.
Greasy hamburgers, T - Bone steaks, cheesy pizza and cream sauces have long been avoided because of advice given by nutrition professionals such as myself, health officials, and as laid out by national health authorities and heart associations.
Breastfeeding is safe and is the method of infant nutrition recommended by national and international health authorities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the World Health Organization health authorities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the World Health Organization Health Organization (WHO).
School food authorities, * or SFAs, are managing to serve healthier meals despite challenges, such as limitations in their existing kitchen equipment and infrastructure and in the knowledge and skills of food service staff.5 As of September 2013, USDA data confirm that 80 percent of schools reported meeting the standards.6 These changes are a huge step forward for child nutrition and, therefore, children's healtas limitations in their existing kitchen equipment and infrastructure and in the knowledge and skills of food service staff.5 As of September 2013, USDA data confirm that 80 percent of schools reported meeting the standards.6 These changes are a huge step forward for child nutrition and, therefore, children's healtAs of September 2013, USDA data confirm that 80 percent of schools reported meeting the standards.6 These changes are a huge step forward for child nutrition and, therefore, children's health.
Moreover, fin - de-siècle Americans turned increasingly to science as the most credible authority, particularly in matters of health and the human life cycle.24 An effect of this was the increased stature in society, whether self - generated or not, of the medical community.
The current recommendation — from medical authorities such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, UK Department of Health, World Health Organization and UNICEF — is to wait until 6 months of age before introducing solids.
Health authorities have been stressing the need of breastfeeding babies through either breastfeeding or using breast pumps to collect milk as mother's milk has found to be highly beneficial to a baby and mom.
It began in 2005, as a joint project between the NHS and NCT, which secured local health authority funding to set up a breastfeeding support group in an area of social deprivation with low breastfeeding rates.
Under this arrangement, both parents remain involved in the decision making responsibilities regarding the children, with each parent having «tie breaking» authority regarding certain issues, such as education, health and dental care, religion, civic and cultural activities, and athletic involvement.
To initiate and / or maintain regular contact on behalf of the members with the health authorities and other statutory bodies such as VHI, with professional organisations such as the Irish Nurses Organisation, and with personnel working in the maternity services.
To support parents, as far as is practicable, in their legitimate demands for services from the Health authorities.
Of course, contemporary parenting manuals do recognize that fathers can share in the work of parenting in other ways aside from the actual feeding of the infant, as the New Pregnancy Book (which is distributed to all pregnant women in the UK) states: «learn to bath and change nappies... Enjoy cuddling your new baby» -LSB-(Health Education Authority, 1994), p. 45].
He chose not to go to university and instead started work as union organiser representing public sector workers in local authorities and the health service.
These needs may be linked (but are not limited) to drug or alcohol dependencies; severe mental health problems; experiences of domestic violence, institutional experiences, particularly local authority care and prison); involvement in sex work; and participation in «street culture» activities, such as begging, street drinking, and street - level drug dealing or migrant status.
He moved on to other roles in local government, serving as Head of Environmental Health and Consumer Affairs at the Association of Metropolitan Authorities, later the Local Government Association, 1988 — 97.
New York City Housing Authority General Manager Vito Mustaciuolo was inside a city council hearing Wednesday, in the hot seat again, as he was grilled about health hazards.
«Local authorities, landlords, retailers and the public need to work together to really animate the spaces they occupy; re-imagined as destinations for retail, socialising, culture, health, wellbeing, creativity and learning.»
She notes a further 2,800 avoidable patient deaths have been registered at 14 other NHS trusts and calls on Nicholson to quit given his previous role as chief executive of West Midlands Strategic Health Authority.
«It seemed to me that he had properly apologised and acknowledged the mistakes the regional health authority had made when he ran it for that short period of time as these events unfolded.
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