Stephanie Rogus, Ph.D., is the new nutrition specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in El Paso. (MichaelMiller/Texas A&M AgriLife) Stephanie Rogus, Ph.D., hopes to help residents in Far West Texas adopt healthier diets and reduce their risk of chronic disease. Rogus, an expert in nutrition research and education, will provide educational…

GOING LOCAL … Schools across Texas will earn recognition for promoting local foods and teaching children about healthy meals and Texas agriculture PUBLISHED ON October 2, 2024 “My vision for child nutrition starts with serving up good, nutritious food that kids actually want to eat,” Commissioner Miller said. (Photo: USDA, Public domain) AUSTIN — Texas…

Key Messages: Despite significant decreases in child stunting over the past decades, a staggering 148 million children worldwide are still stunted. At the same time almost half of adults globally are obese or overweight. Wasting and low birthweight remain stubbornly high, with 45 million children suffering from wasting in 2022, and one in every seven…

The County of Maui Department of Agriculture is collaborating with community partners across Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi to develop a Food and Nutrition Security Plan and is seeking help prioritizing strategies to support Maui County’s food system. The Food and Nutrition Security Plan aims to ensure that all Maui County residents have access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate…

Dr. Eric Trexler, PhD – researcher, coach, and professional bodybuilder – recently appeared on the Renaissance Periodization podcast to share his evidence-based tier system for ranking muscle-building supplements. He emphasised that supplement rankings are goal-dependent, varying based on what you’re aiming to achieve with your training and supplementation. Dr. Trexler then outlined his tiered approach…

Sweeteners are controversial in the nutrition world, but new research suggests that one might have health benefits. Thaumatin is a natural sweetener derived from a West African fruit called katemfe, that tastes 2,000 times sweeter than table sugar, and is used to enhance the flavor of some processed foods. “Our research helps to elucidate the…

ANH Academy, in partnership with Sokoine University of Agriculture, will co-host its 10th annual ANH Academy Week from 16 June to 26 June 2025, online and in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The ANH Academy invites the submission of abstracts for the Research Conference on the nexus of agriculture and food systems, nutrition and health. We…

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans are eating their way to inflammation that puts them at risk of cancer, heart disease and other serious health problems, a new study shows. “Overall, 57% of U.S. adults have a pro-inflammatory diet and that number was higher for Black Americans, men, younger adults and people…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends one hour of activity per day for children and 175 minutes a week for adults. That’s about 30 minutes a day total of both aerobic and muscle strengthening activities. Currently, 25% of US adults meet that recommendation. We know it can feel tough to exercise when life…

VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Tamarind is a pod-like fruit with a tangy and sweet flavor. It’s native to tropical Africa, though it can grow in some places in the United States (namely Southern Florida). Though it is…