Government should go for procurement of foodgrains from the farmers rather than relying on larger imports including by private traders, the statement said. Criticising measures taken by the UPA government in checking surging prices of essential commodities, the CPI on Friday sought an immediate halt in forward trading of foodgrains and stringent action against hoarding. However, the steps announced are too little, if not also too late," it said in a statement. The government has waited...

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Food agency may recommend folic acid in flour to cut birth defects Denis Campbell, health correspondent Sunday May 6, 2007 The Observer The prospect of folic acid being compulsorily added to bread has moved closer after research by the Food Standards Agency revealed that the controversial move is backed by 50 per cent of the population. Food agency may recommend folic acid in flour to cut birth defects Denis Campbell, health correspondent Sunday May 6, 2007 The Observer The prospect of...

Milk and dairy products to provide you with the large amount of calcium you need to build the baby s bones and teeth, plus protein and riboflavin Examples: whole or low-fat or skimmed milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, other cheeses and maas (South African sour milk beverage) - use the low-fat varieties if you are scared of gaining weight. Unprocessed bread, cereals and grains to ensure that you get sufficient B-vitamins and dietary fibre to keep you regular Examples: high-fibre breakfast...

LiveScience.com: Millions Face Hunger From Climate Change Welcome to the NEW LiveScience! Water shortages will also become more common in India as the Himalayan glaciers decline, while nearly 100 million people annually will face the risk of floods from seas that are expected to rise in Asia between 0.04 inches to 0.12 inches annually, slightly higher than the global average. The latest document, the second of four reports including the summary, tries to explain how global warming is...