FDA Consumer Magazine -- June 1993
Table of Contents

Bottled Water: New Trends, New Rules
The per person consumption of bottled water in the United States doubled between 1984 and 1991, and more than 700 different brands are now on the market. FDA has proposed new regulations to better ensure the quality of these varied products.

A Little Lite' Reading
Until now, terms like "lite," "low fat," "lean" on food packages could have been nothing more than advertising hype. But now, under the new food labeling regulations, these and other descriptive terms can only be used in specific circumstances.

The Food Pyramid-Food Label Connection
A USDA dietitian tells how you can use the new food label and the new Food Guide pyramid to paln a healthful diet.

Cystic Fibrosis: Tests, Treatments Improve Survival
The discovery in 1989 of the gene that causes cystic fibrosis has given impetus to improved diagnosis and treatment for this debilitating and sometimes deadly disease that can affect breathing, digestion, and other body functions.

FDA Reports on Pesticides in Foods
The levels of pesticide residues on infant foods and adult foods that infants and children eat are within tolerances set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a recent FDA report.

On the Teen Scene: Preventing STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases, including infection with the virus that causes AIDS, are on the upswing among American teenagers. Not having sex is the only sure way to keep from getting an STD. For those who do not abstain, using latex condoms can help reduce the risks.

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