Category: Nutrition

  • New ‘nutrition labels’ to combat AI deepfakes

    New ‘nutrition labels’ to combat AI deepfakes

    Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Amid mounting concerns about deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation, tech giant Adobe is launching new tools that will produce ‘nutrition labels’ for images and videos to show their provenance, including if the content was generated using AI tools. As generative AI tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, Leonardo.AI…

  • Opinion: House Farm Bill would undermine Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    Opinion: House Farm Bill would undermine Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    October 8, 2024 – A new version of the Farm Bill proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives includes provisions that could harm federal nutrition programs, according to an editorial co-authored by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Eric Rimm. The Farm Bill is a massive legislation package that includes funding for agricultural programs…

  • Makers Nutrition Wins People’s Choice Stevie® Award in 2024 International Business Awards

    “This is our 5th People’s Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Companies in Manufacturing, and what an honor it is to be recognized.” Post this The winners of the crystal People’s Choice Stevie Awards will be celebrated during a gala awards banquet on 11 October at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye. The People’s Choice Stevie…

  • Round Rock Nutrition now serving health-conscious beverages, supplements

    Round Rock Nutrition now serving health-conscious beverages, supplements

    Juice and smoothie bar Round Rock Nutrition opened in Round Rock in early October, inside a retail space formerly occupied by Phil’s Discount Nutrition. The business, located between Pizza Hut and F45, is locally owned by Yaritza Sorrells. The juice and smoothie bar offers wellness-focused smoothies, energy drinks, and pre- and post-workout drinks.

  • Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Fighting viruses

    Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Fighting viruses

    My daughter just spent two weeks recovering from COVID-19. And she doesn’t want to do that again. She did, however, request that I write something about foods that help strengthen the immune system. Glad to, my dear. After all, experts tell us that a strong immune system is one of the strongest weapons we have…

  • Insights & Outcomes: Neuron networks, Arctic warming and neonatal

    Insights & Outcomes: Neuron networks, Arctic warming and neonatal

    This month, the autumn wind delivers news about connections — between regions of the brain, between environmental patterns that affect global warming, and between neonatal ultrasound technology and the ability to provide the best neonatal nutritional care. This month’s “Insights & Outcomes” also brings laudatory info about early career awards for faculty members at the…

  • Insights & Outcomes: Neuron networks, Arctic warming and neonatal

    Insights & Outcomes: Neuron networks, Arctic warming and neonatal

    This month, the autumn wind delivers news about connections — between regions of the brain, between environmental patterns that affect global warming, and between neonatal ultrasound technology and the ability to provide the best neonatal nutritional care. This month’s “Insights & Outcomes” also brings laudatory info about early career awards for faculty members at the…

  • Focus Multisports flies nutrition items to North Carolina residents

    On Thursday, Oct. 3, on behalf of Focus Multisports and its participants, Rick Hundley — Focus Multisports’ co-owner and race director/USATF coach — flew his four-seater 315 hp Mooney M20K Rocket airplane to Rutherfordton, N.C., which was a disaster-relief drop site, delivering the requested 315 pounds of powdered nutrition drink mix. Hundley and his co-pilot…

  • Ultra-processed foods: Are they all bad for health?

    Ultra-processed foods: Are they all bad for health?

    Share on PinterestAre all ultra-processed foods alike in how harmful they are to health? Some experts believe we should take a more nuanced approach. Image credit: James Leynse/Getty Images. A growing body of research has suggested that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has severe consequences for health. However, some researchers are now suggesting that…

  • Shapiro administration invests over $460,000 to strengthen child nutrition, hands-on ag education

    Shapiro administration invests over $460,000 to strengthen child nutrition, hands-on ag education

    Grants in 26 counties will create opportunities for healthier children and families across Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants of $462,607 to 45 schools, school districts, and childhood education centers in 26 counties. Grants of up to $15,000 will fund projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food…