Highlights: 1) Lists of 200 independent scientific experts and health professionals who are willing to take media calls - identified by area(s) of expertise with full contact details; 2) overview of the most crucial and newsworthy food and health issues; 3) two new chapters - one focused on oral health, and other dedicated to food irradiation and new technologies; 4) reprints of peer-reviewed articles that provide further perspective; 5) copies of all IFIC Foundation publications produced in partnership with or reviewed by health professional groups and government agencies; 6) identification of the various government agencies responsible for protecting the food supply; 7) overview of numerous food, diet and health related organizations that can provide additional information on food safety and nutrition issues; 8) revised international chapter to provide practical direction for U.S. reporters covering global food issues
