Center for Science in the Public Interest

Schardt D, Schmidt S. Caffeine The Inside Scoop. Nutrition Action Health Letter. Vol 23 (10) December 1996. Center for Science in the Public Interest, Washington, D.C. 

Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Online. Available HTTP (accessed 2 April 2003). 

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of ourfood supply. 

Consumer Pressure. In May 1986, the center for Science in the Public Interest began a national campaign called "Americans for Safe Food", with a 5-point plan of action that called for, among other things laws that require disclosure of pesticides, drugs, and other chemicals used in the production of foods a ban on pesticides and animal drugs known to pose a serious risk to consumers and national standards for "organic", "natural", and "pesticide-free" foods. 

You might also choose to work for an independent organization, like the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This is a non-profit organization that attempts to ensure the quality of food using activist procedures, like newsletters and rallies, to educate the public. They employ food chemists in their lab and office. 

A Brief History of Olestra. Center for Science in the Public Interest. 

Jaffe G (2003). Planting Trouble Are Farmers Squandering Bt. Corn Technology An Analysis of USDA Data Showing Significant Non-Compliance with EPA s Refuge Requirements. Center for Science in the Public Interest. Available www.cspinet.org. Accessed 27 May 2005. 

G. A. Hacker and K. Miller, 2002. NAS Testimony on Underage Drinking. Alcohol Policies Project, Center for Science in the Public Interest. http //www.cspinent. org/booze/NASTestimonyPrint.htm. 

There are decades worth of research that show clear-cut benefits of caffeine. It sharpens cognitive function, improves accuracy and speed in performing tasks that require sustained attention and concentration, and promotes alertness and a sense of well-being. People with chronic dysthymia or mild depression often find that caffeine boosts their mood. Beware of caffeine if you have heart problems, though, as caffeine can exacerbate cardiac arrythmias. If you re pregnant, check with your doctor about caffeine use. Keep in mind there is more caffeine in brewed coffee than instant and more caffeine in instant coffee than tea. Here are some comparisons from the Center for Science in the Public Interest ... 

In response to the changing landscape in the fishing and aquaculture industries, nongovernmental organizations such as the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the Alliance for Natural Health, the World Wildlife Fund, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the Marine Stewardship Council, Earth Island Institute, and many others are also increasingly finding a need for fisheries scientists and their advice. 

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