FDA Consumer magazine--July-August 1996

VOL. 30 No. 6

JULY-AUGUST 1996

Features

Taking the Fat Out of Food
Many favorite foods are now available in lower fat versions. Some of these contain substitutes for animal or vegetable fats. But does this mean you'll be consuming less fat and fewer calories?

Adults Need Tetanus Shots, Too
Though most people are aware that infants and children need to be immunized against tetanus as part of their routine vaccination program, it may come as news that this condition can threaten the lives of adults as well.

Preventing Dehydration in Children
Dehydration as a result of vomiting and diarrhea is one of the most common problems of infancy and early childhood. Oral rehydration therapy, readily available in fluid form for home use, is saving children's lives both in the United States and abroad.

Fighting Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks can afflict not only pets but their owners as well. Some new products can help keep these tiny pests under control.

Inside FDA: The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
The largest of FDA's five centers is responsible for approving drugs, ensuring they are safe and effective, and more.

Departments

Updates: The latest information on FDA-related issues, gathered from FDA Press Releases, Talk Papers, and other sources.
Consumer Forum: Letters to the editor of FDA Consumer magazine.
Notebook: A potpourri of items of interest gathered from the Federal Register and other sources.
Investigators' Reports: Selected cases illustrating regulatory and administrative actions--such as inspections, recalls, seizures, and court proceedings--by FDA's regional and district offices across the country

Summaries of Court Actions will not appear in this issue of FDA Consumer magazine. This department will return in the September issue.