(Washington, D.C., October 25, 2007) — Highlights from the current issue of Food Insight:

• Vitamin D takes the spotlight in the cover story of the September/October issue of Food Insight.  Many people are aware there is a connection between Vitamin D and bone health, but do they know Vitamin D plays a supporting role in other functions of the body? In this issue, readers can expect information ranging from bone health basics to beyond.
  
  
• Processed foods often get a bad rap, but few know the benefits.  From space food to functional foods, processed foods are making history.
  
  
• Food allergies and food intolerances can confuse many when trying to manage or identify symptoms.  Food Insight investigates and provides top notch information. 
  
  
• Also, check out the latest NewsBites, which includes information on diabetic nutrition. 

Find these articles and more in the latest issue of Food Insight at: http://ific.org/foodinsight.

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