Tests at the City College of New York find manniitol and sorbitol help turn vegetable oil into a semisolid form.

Letter calls for President Obama to fulfill his earlier commitment to the cause.

Small sample study from Cornell researchers shows opportunity to improve school lunch selection.

Nutrition expert endorses enriched grains at Guidelines meeting.

The company and the former c.e.o. agree to pay fines.

U.S.D.A. eliminated limits on meats and grains on a temporary basis more than a year ago.

The Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 20 issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would require food manufacturers to address hazards that may be introduced intentionally by acts of terrorism.

Food facilities would need to have a written food defense plan.

The agency is attempting to remove partially hydrogenated oils from processed foods.

Gluten-free labeling, trans fat and acrylamide were the subjects of F.D.A. scrutiny during the year.