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Experiment with agouti mice shows positive influence of mother’s nutrition on gene expression of offspring
From Mad in the Netherlands: Epigenetics is a relatively new field. It studies how environmental stimuli influence an organism to change the behavior and activities of its own genes and of its offspring based on its perceived environment. It turns out that this change in behavior and activity is then also passed on to the…
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Ribbon cutting held for Meals on Wheel’s Winters Senior Nutrition Center
After nearly a year of planning and organizing, Meals on Wheels Yolo County held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Winters Senior Nutrition Center Thursday, welcoming hundreds of local leaders and stakeholders to tour the facility. The official name of the nutritional center was unveiled during the event as “Meals on Wheels Sutter…
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Interconnected challenges of climate change & nutrition
Launched on 25th Otober, two reports outlining both the pathways through which nutrition and climate are connected and the current state of action on addressing these two issues. The reports will be launched at a side event co-hosted with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Global Alliance for Improved…
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Nutrition Program provides seniors with more than $11,000 in fresh, local produce
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Saratoga County officials recently announced that its Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, administered by the Department of Aging and Youth Services, provided $11,095 in fresh, local produce to Saratoga County seniors during the recently ended 2022 season. According to a news release, each year, the Saratoga County Department of Aging and…
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Nutrition transition, double burden of malnutrition, and urbanization patterns in secondary cities of Bangladesh, Kenya and Rwanda
Overall, we interviewed and included in our analysis 307 households in Dinajpur, 299 in Rangpur, 151 in Busia, 150 in Bungoma, 150 in Rubavu, and 150 in Rusizi. The majority of households reported a male household head, namely 89.9% in Dinajpur, 93.3% in Rangpur, 82.0% in Bungoma, 78.9% in Busia, 84.0% in Rubavu, and 80.0%…
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Library partners with Community Action to sponsor nutrition classes
The Carnegie Free Library in Connellsville is partnering with the Fayette County Community Action Agency and will sponsor nutrition education classes in November. Sharon Martino, library director, said the first class is scheduled 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 6. There is no need to register.
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SNAP: Who’s eligible and how to apply
Advertisement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Who’s eligible, how to apply Updated: 6:42 PM EDT Nov 3, 2023 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps Pennsylvanians buy food.People in eligible low-income households can obtain more nutritious diets with SNAP, increasing their food purchasing power at grocery stores and supermarkets.The below information is provided by the Department of…
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Milton’s Lakelife Nutrition celebrates three years of healthy living; anniversary event set for Saturday
This image captures Lakelife Nutrition’s prominent Middle Road sign, guiding customers to delicious shakes and teas. Photographed by Shannon Gunderson Lakelife Nutrition, a nutrition club on Middle Road in Milton, is gearing up to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Since its opening in 2020, this unique establishment has not only provided the community with healthy shakes…
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Future-Proofing Health Against Climate Catastrophe
Erin Coughlan de Perez was living in New York City when Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. One of the largest storms ever to hit the city, Sandy killed 44 residents, displaced thousands, and caused billions of dollars in damage. “To be a part of the community and to see what went well and what didn’t—that…
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Fit AF Nutrition’s frittatas prove healthy doesn’t mean boring
PA live! (WBRE) — Friday on PA live!, Rachel spoke with Jordan Galasso from Fit AF Nutrition for another Fitness Friday. Rachel and Jordan head to the kitchen to make three different varieties of baked egg frittatas: Turkey bacon cheddar, Italian, and spinach smoked gouda. Jordan discusses Fit AF Nutrition’s newly expanded delivery area, and…