Botanists count potatoes as a vegetable. But is this correct? The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has sparked the question. It could uproot potatoes from the vegetable category and put them in a broader category of rice, other grains and carbohydrates, as the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services weigh updates to national…

Sports and active nutrition brand 1440 Foods has entered into an agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity, which will see the latter acquire a significant stake in the company in partnership with existing investor and operator 4×4 Capital. 1440 Foods will continue to be led by chief executive officer Azania Andrews and her current management…

LUVERNE — Functional Nutrition opened its doors in Luverne on Dec. 5, offering a unique blend of health and fitness products to area residents. With a focus on vitamins, supplements and prepackaged meals, Functional Nutrition aims to be a one-stop destination for health and wellness enthusiasts. Functional Nutrition offers an array of protein-packed products, such…

Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day’s calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzing data from surveys of over 20,000 people found that Americans averaged about 400 to 500 calories in snacks a day – often more than what they consumed at…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain I studied it in school. I know it is a micronutrient that the body needs in teeny tiny amounts. But I hadn’t thought much more about iodine until I was told to temporarily avoid it for an upcoming medical test. I’ve learned a lot. Most important is the role iodine plays…

Nutritional supplements, which the Centers for Disease Control report that 57.6% of adults consume, have significant environmental impacts. One family of supplements, Omega-3 oils, the healthy fats about 20 million Americans take each month to support brain and circulatory health, is responsible for the decline of krill in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica and overfishing…

The Global Elderly Nutrition and Packaged Food Market size was valued at USD 18.25 Billion in 2022 and the total Elderly Nutrition and Packaged Food revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2029, reaching nearly USD 30.87 Billion. In the tapestry of life, nutrition threads through every stage, but…

Delegate proposes self-financing for inmate nutrition in prisons of Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM – The issue of parents funding hot meals in kindergartens has been raised before, said delegate from Bishkek Bolotbek Alibekov on December 15 at the Kurultai. “Not only kindergartens, but all prisons in the country should be transferred to self-financing. Why should the people feed criminals?…

In today’s health-conscious era, nutrition and dietetics professionals have become a cornerstone in promoting overall well-being. The nutrition and dietetics course offered in several Kenyan higher learning institutions delves into the intricate science of nutrition, exploring the impact of dietary choices on human health. So, is nutrition and dietetics marketable in Kenya? Dietician with healthy…