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Tips for gluten-free entertaining this holiday season
The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate and enjoy delicious meals with loved ones. However, for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, navigating holiday gatherings can be quite stressful. As Hy-Vee dietitians, we’re here to make entertaining for gluten-free guests simple and enjoyable. Let’s dive into the basics of a gluten-free diet and…
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Concerned About Iron Deficiency? These Are the 7 Symptoms to Know
When it comes to an absolute or functional iron deficiency, 29% of adults in the US are affected, according to a recent study. An absolute iron deficiency occurs when there is an absense of iron in the body, while a functional iron deficiency happens when the body has enough iron but is unable to use…
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Hyderabad Anganwadis Demand Menu Overhaul and Upgraded Infrastructure for Child Nutrition | Hyderabad News
HYDERABAD: While the state govt revised the food menu for students in residential schools, anganwadis, which take care of children up to the age of 6, have been left out. With a menu that prescribes balamrutham which is made milk powder, channa powder, and other supplements to meet the daily nutritional requirements, anganwadi workers are…
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PAU holds skill development, nutrition training
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Women in Agriculture (AICRP-WIA), organised two training programmes aimed at skill development and nutritional health promotion. A training session on ‘Value Addition of Fabrics’ was conducted by Dr Prerna Kapila, a scientist, at Paddi Khalsa village. The event focused on equipping 25…
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Arizona DES Seeks Public Input on Nutrition Assistance Program Rule Overhaul
Arizona’s Department of Economic Security is embarking on an update to its rules for the Nutrition Assistance Program, seeking public comments on their latest draft. According to a notice on the agency’s website, the overhaul of 6 A.A.C.14 is designed “to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the rules and promote client outcomes,” in line…
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The Top 6 Vitamins and Minerals Experts Say You Need Plenty of to Age Your Best
Eating a balanced diet supports everything from your bone health to immune system. Getting enough nutrients becomes especially important for older adults at a higher risk for low vitamin consumption, according to a paper published in Clinical Interventions in Aging. Though your diet is where most of the essential nutrients you need come from, your doctor may…
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Called to Serve: School nutrition director retires after 25 years of service to I-SS students
Tina Wilson began her career with Iredell-Statesville Schools in 2020. Special to IFN After 25 years of service to Iredell-Statesville Schools students, School Nutrition Director Tina Wilson is retiring. Wilson has an extensive background in feeding individuals of all ages, beginning her career at the age of 15. She worked her way up from waiting…
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FORMER IUP PROFESSOR ESTABLISHES FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
An emeritus member of the IUP Food and Nutrition Department has established a scholarship for students studying in the department. Dr. Rita Johnson has donated $75,000 to the university to establish the Rita M. Johnson Legacy Scholarship, which will provide support to students enrolled full-time pursuing a degree in the department. A longtime resident of…
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Christmas Wish: Senior Nutrition Program offers help for woman after stroke
Editor’s note: This Christmas Wish story is the fourth part of a seven-part series that highlights those who are served by United Way of Central Missouri’s 26 partner agencies. Mentha Bakari volunteered to deliver meals with the Cole County Senior Center for almost nine years before taking advantage of the service herself. Bakari had a…
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Retired IUP professor establishes scholarship for food and nutrition students
A retired Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at IUP. Dr. Rita Johnson, a Department of Food and Nutrition faculty emerita who retired from IUP in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, gifted $75,000 to establish the Rita M. Johnson Legacy Scholarship. × This page requires…
