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Rising Cost of Baby Formula: Impact on Family Finances and Nutrition
The cost of raising a child is a considerable financial commitment, and for many families, the rising prices of baby formula are exacerbating the burden. According to a recent survey, the escalating costs of baby formula are having a devastating impact on family finances, forcing parents to make tough financial decisions and even resort to…
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Meal boxes distributed to Harrisonburg community for holiday break from HCPS and BRABF
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Schools across the Valley are in their final days of class before sending students, teachers and staff home for winter break. To help ensure those families are able to provide nutritional meals during the time off, Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) partnered to…
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WIC benefits at risks for thousands of children and infants if Congress doesn’t fund federal nutrition program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, The White House warned thousands of pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children could lose access to food if Congress doesn’t fully fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program. It said the WIC program provided nutritional assistance to almost 6.7 million people in September,…
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Poor diet quality during adolescence is linked to serious health risks
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10 Best High Protein Foods, According To Experts
There are many protein-rich foods, derived from both animal and plant-based sources, that are great additions to your diet. Here are a few of the top high-protein foods recommended by experts. 1. Salmon “Animal protein sources are the most bioavailable, meaning they have the best absorption and a more complete amino acid profile than plant…
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Biden admin. warns WIC nutrition program faces $1 billion shortfall
The Biden administration on Wednesday implored Congress to ensure funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, through the end of the 2024 fiscal year. What You Need To Know The Biden administration on Wednesday implored Congress to ensure funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,…
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Sports nutrition ingredients market to double
In good and times and bad, it is difficult to match the excitement of sports. Going hand-in-hand are sports nutrition products, which are difficult to top in the dairy industry regarding future growth. According to Global Market Insights, the sports nutrition ingredients market will hit a “grand slam” from 2023 to 2032. The market size…
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Mountaintop Medicine: Nutrition Notes: Three desserts to add to your holiday celebrations this year
Welcome back to Mountaintop Medicine: Nutrition Notes! I want to mix things up this week in celebration of the upcoming holidays. This week, I want to share three of my favorite holiday-themed desserts that will have your family and friends begging for you to make again next year. Whether you have a grand family dinner…
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Diabetes and Holiday Nutrition | HealthFocus SA
Carlie Hill is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator with the Texas Diabetes Institute. She talks about the importance of balancing nutrition during the holidays, especially for people with diabetes. Hill also provides some healthy holiday meal tips. Control Your Blood Sugar Food is one thing we all have in common — particularly carbohydrates. But…
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Bain Capital to acquire significant stake in sports and nutrition brands provider 1440 Foods
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