She is grappling with food-related issues, and is a member of Overeaters Anonymous.

The main role of the members was to give objective and authoritative advice, spanning a range of food-related issues.

More far-reaching would be the establishment of a New York City food policy council, which would oversee all the food-related issues in the city - from wholesale markets to school lunches to the safety of the food supply.

But Federal health officials and others said the new volume was so comprehensive and authoritative that it should provide an important scientific underpinning for nutrition and health programs and also for legislation on food-related issues.

On the heels of this news, there's been a new food-related issue gaining attention in the media.

Sustainable Table celebrates local sustainable food, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food.

But Elizabeth Lascoutx, director at the unit, said that food-related issues constitute only a small portion of the possible infractions it has investigated.

Earth Pledge may be familiar to many, thanks to its virtual farmers' market, www.farmtotable.org, which connects more than 120 organic farmers and their fresh produce with consumers looking for local foods, unusual recipes and the latest events on food-related issues.

It is Ypsilanti's primary host of events concerning sustainability, ecology, and food-related issues; in addition, it is a sponsor of and promotes external activities such as Ypsilanti's farmers' markets and other local-food initiatives.

While the study did provide an important scientific underpinning for nutrition and health programs as well as for legislation on food-related issues, it was criticized for not stating specific dietary guidelines and for not calling for more stringent food labeling.