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Food security mission renamed, focus on nutrition
Food security mission renamed, focus on nutrition ByZia Haq, New Delhi Feb 18, 2025 07:02 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has renamed the National Food Security Mission to focus on nutrition, promoting traditional crops and addressing malnutrition. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the renaming of the…
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Work or education requirements would be mandatory for nutrition program under Senate bill
Senators are advancing a bill that would expand requirements for work or employment training for able-bodied adults without dependents for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Right now, the education and training programs are voluntary for SNAP in West Virginia. One question that will follow the bill through the legislative process is whether the…
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‘Some energy bars have more added sugar than a candy bar’: How to decode the label to make sure you’re getting a nutritious bar
Consumer Reports tested 31 energy bars for nutrition and taste. GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you’ve grabbed an energy bar for a quick snack lately, you’re not alone. About 40% of us eat them regularly. But as the new Consumer Reports testing reveals, that convenient snack might not deliver the boost you expect. “Some energy bars…
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More than a meal: Cherokee Nation Senior Nutrition Sites address elder food insecurity by serving up food, fellowship and community
More than a meal: Cherokee Nation Senior Nutrition Sites address elder food insecurity by serving up food, fellowship and community Share this
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Bill would add nutrition, natural light provisions to therapeutic classroom grants
Schools could use state grant funding for therapeutic classrooms to provide access to vitamin and mineral supplementals, “minimally processed whole foods” and exposure to natural light under a bill advanced by a House subcommittee Monday. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Jeff Shipley, R-Birmingham, deals with Iowa’s Therapeutic Classroom Grant. The grants provide funding through the…
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What Tufts, Kaiser Permanente and Others Hope to Achieve with the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence
There is both a health case and a business case for why a balanced diet is important. Lack of good nutrition is the number one driver of poor health outcomes in the U.S. And suboptimal diets result in $1.1 trillion in annual costs to the economy, accounting for both healthcare expenses and lost productivity. Recognizing…
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Jackson Peos Shares His Carb Loading ‘Cheat Sheet’
Men’s Physique competitor Jackson Peos is not only an IFBB Pro bodybuilder, but he also has a PhD in Sports Nutrition. Fortunately, the man with both brains and brawn took to Instagram recently to share his “Carb Loading Cheat Sheet,” and class was welcomely in session. Okay, so before we get into how to carb…
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5 Foods That May Decrease Your Risk of Cancer
It’s no secret that a balanced diet is a significant part of a healthy lifestyle. But can it decrease your risk of cancer or help prevent it? Although foods are not miracle cures and no one food can guarantee you won’t get cancer, there is some evidence that certain foods may reduce your risk of…
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Tempeh vs. Tofu: Which Plant-Based Protein Is More Filling?
Tempeh and tofu are made from soybeans but differ in texture, taste, and nutrition. Tempeh, a traditional Indonesian food, is made by fermenting whole soybeans, which gives it a firm, grainy texture. Fermentation helps preserve the food and boost its nutrients. Tofu, commonly used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, is made by curdling soy milk…
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Nutrition planning for marathon success
Many runners simply don’t realize how much energy it takes to train for a marathon. (Image: Adobe Stock; Illustration: Sebastian Stankiewicz/Boston Children’s Hospital) Training for a marathon? Are you eating enough to help your body recover from long training runs and gear up for the next one? A surprising number of marathon runners don’t. In…