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GCS nutrition workers end walkout, will return to schools Wednesday
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — After two days of striking, Guilford County Schools nutrition workers have agreed to return to schools, following conversations with district officials. “We are really grateful to our hardworking employees for their decision to return,” Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley said. “We know that they share our commitment to doing…
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Burkina Faso: Insecurity pushes more than 1 in 10 children into acute malnutrition in heavily affected areas
OUAGADOUGOU, 28 November 2023 – Insecurity is pushing more than 1 in 10 children under the age of 5 into acute malnutrition in 22 out of 25 heavily affected areas surveyed in Burkina Faso, according to new data, warns UNICEF. The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, with support from UNICEF and partners, commissioned the…
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The Difference Between a Dietitian and Nutritionist—and Who to Hire for Fueling Advice
A nutrition pro can help you optimize your fueling strategy and mitigate common running-related issues ranging from postworkout energy crashes to midrun bathroom trips. But knowing who to trust with your health is tricky. “Expert” is a relative term, and it turns out that the meaning of “nutritionist” varies depending on who you’re talking to.…
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Arkansas maternal health disparities, nutrition focus of new study
Ensuring reliable access to healthy food for pregnant Arkansans, and cutting down on complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period, is the focus of a new study. A $17.5 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute is funding the joint effort by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Community Health Centers of…
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The history of dog food and nutrition, from hunting to the raw food movement
Compared to the projected $82 billion dog food market Hypercube Insights forecasts by 2026, the origins of the domesticated dog’s diet are quite humble. Around 20,000 years ago, early hunter-gatherers, hoping to spare themselves from the consequences of excess protein consumption, such as diarrhea and protein poisoning, would give wolves spare scraps of meat. The…
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Moment of Science: 8 Glasses of Water
From healthier skin to cleaning toxins to losing weight, many of us have heard of the benefits of drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day… but today, we’re separating fact from fiction from somewhere in between. *We might as well start with the thesis statement… you do NOT have to drink 8 glasses…
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National Legislators Offer Bipartisan, Bicameral Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
div.heateor_sssp_horizontal_sharing span.heateor_sssp_square_count{visibility:hidden!important} Rep. Kelly and Colleagues Reach Across the Aisles and Halls of Congress. Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 to expand Medicare coverage for medical nutrition plans and address health disparities. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Susan Collins (ME) introduced a companion…
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Can Chronic Pain Be Linked To Your Diet?
You are probably familiar with the phrase: “You are what you eat.” But just how much of a role does nutrition play in chronic pain, and could changing your eating plan reduce the level of pain you feel? It’s well known that a balanced diet provides essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients that are necessary for…
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MMPA takes stake in GoodSport Nutrition
MMPA takes stake in GoodSport Nutrition | Dairy Foods
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Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Celebrate with diabetes
OK, Thanksgiving is officially behind us. Let the Christmas carols begin! But can you celebrate joy to the world if you have diabetes? Here’s some good news and some bad news. Bad news: It’s not just sugar and sweets that affect people with diabetes. An excess of any type of carbohydrate can spike blood sugars…
