Rice Eaters Have Healthier Diets

A Growing Consensus of Rice as a Healthy Food in U.S. Diets

Eating white or brown rice helps improve diet and manage weight and other risk factors for disease, according to results from a study presented today at the Experimental Biology 2012 conference.

According to Hanqi Luo, research scientist at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition, there are many reasons to encourage consumers to eat rice.  "Rice is a staple enjoyed by most of the world.  Our research shows that it contributes important nutrients to the U.S. diet, such as folate, iron and potassium, and may help improve overall diet quality and reduce the risk of becoming overweight."

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services is celebrating National Infant Immunization Week, an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases. It also celebrates the achievements of Fort Bend County immunization programs in promoting healthy communities. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. They help