2005 Consumer and Health News Releases
Apples Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer (Oct. 20)
An apple a day may keep breast cancer away, according to a study published this spring by food scientists at Cornell University – important news for women as October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Apple Industry Insider Tip: Keep ‘em in the Fridge (Sept. 20)
The nation’s apple growers today urged consumers to put apples in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator this fall to keep the crunch for up to three months. Apples ripen ten times faster at room temperature than refrigerated.
2005 Apple Harvest Has Begun! (Sept 16)
The 2005 U.S. apple harvest is now officially underway! According to the latest U.S. apple industry forecast, the total crop is estimated at 234 million bushels of apples, which is equivalent to about 79 apples per person. This figure includes both fresh and processed apples.
Apple Growers Praise New Food Guidance System (April 19)
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today praised The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for making apples and other fruits a key component of its redesign of MyPyramid, which offers consumers a plan for healthy eating, in accordance with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Cornell Study Finds Apples May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (Mar. 1)
Cornell University has conducted the first-ever study on the direct effects of apples on breast cancer prevention in animals. In this study, led by Dr. Rui Hai Lui, Cornell Associate Professor of Food Science, the more apples consumed, the greater reduction in the incidence and number of breast cancer tumors. Research found that the phytochemicals present in apples may contribute to their anti-cancer activities. This study is available online at http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/jafcau/asap/abs/jf058010c.html and is published in the March 2005 edition of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Nutritionists Recommend Apples For National Nutrition Month®
(March 7)
