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This brochure, entitled Pasta for All -- for Health, for Taste and for Convenience, has been unveiled at the 2007 World Pasta Day celebration, held in Mexico City, on 25 October 2007. 
  

It explains the consistent accumulation of nutrition science evidence for the healthfulness of pasta and the pasta meal.  These recent findings make clear that not only is the pasta itself a health-promoting and nutritious food, but that when it is paired with its “partners” on the plate or in a bowl - olive oil, vegetables, beans, cheese,fish, or meat - pasta quite dramatically emerges as a nutritionist’s dream.
It is also an overview of pasta’s popularity in most corners of the world.  Pasta has become a truly international dish, and the growing body of scientific evidence for its healthfulness is very good news for people who want to eat for health, for taste and for convenience.

Pasta for All is intended for use by consumers all over the world.

• Introduction
  What Is Pasta?

• Healthy Pasta Meal Scientific Consensus Statement Healthy Pasta Meal Conference
  Pasta’s Place in a Balanced Diet and the Points of the Scientific Consensus Statement

• Why Pasta Is Healthy: Scientists Explain in Plain Language Nutrition Scientific Support for Past
  Evidence of Pasta’s Health Benefits
  Pasta Fits Into a Weight Loss and Management Program

• Pasta Recipes From Around the World Tips on Cooking Pasta
  Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain

• Traditional Diet Pyramids Mediterranean Diet Pasta Meal Pyramid