image:  Unadjusted CACFP Participation Rates among Licensed Child Care Centers Across States, Low-Income Areas Only (n=17,229) view more  Credit: American Journal of Preventive Medicine Ann Arbor, November 6, 2023 – Current participation rates in the US federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by licensed child care centers point to program underutilization and unequal…

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. In the early days of the COVID pandemic, when there were lockdowns, shut-in seniors had little-to-no access to food. But Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow was making sure…

Research from the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center has revealed that red meat consumption may not be directly linked to inflammation, contrary to some prior studies. The team used cross-sectional data from older adults and found that after adjusting for BMI, there was no connection between red meat and inflammation markers. Dr. Alexis Wood emphasizes…

On November 6, 2023, the Board of Commissioners unveiled the Camden County Center for Community Nutrition, a $5 million project that aims to combat food insecurity in Camden County through the Meals on wheels program. The facility was created to expand upon the county’s growing need for home-delivered meals to residents. The new space is…

Though people often refer to vitamin supplements, it’s more accurate to call them dietary supplements. That’s because most of these supplements also include minerals such as iron and calcium in addition to vitamins, even if they are labeled as multivitamins. There are a variety of approaches used to make dietary supplements. These include isolation from…

By Adriano Marchese Canadian stocks were mildly lower in midday trading after a strong performance the prior week when the S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 5.8%. Most sectors were trending lower Monday, led by healthcare, real estate and tech. Among the gainers were staples, energy and communication services. At midday, Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index was down…

Brothers Forrest and Leroy Raffel opened Arby’s back in 1964 with the goal of serving up a fast-food option that was different than traditional hamburgers. The duo landed on the idea of offering roast beef sandwiches and built a successful franchise that’s been around for over half a century. Arby’s menu is filled with a…

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Nutrition Hub at IU Health Methodist Hospital on Nov. 1, 2023. The program will initially serve the hospital’s patients but will expand to residents in the 46202 zip code in Indianapolis. Alex Li/WFYI A new program at IU Health Methodist Hospital hopes to address nutrition insecurity in downtown Indianapolis. …

Coconut water is the sweet, nutty, and refreshing liquid in young coconuts. It’s packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help support muscle and nerve function and balance body fluids. Coconut water is perfect for replenishing fluids after a bout of diarrhea or vomiting, thanks to its high electrolyte content. It’s also a great beverage…