For decades, the federal government’s dietary guidelines have urged people to eat plenty of foods rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein — while warning us to steer clear of foods high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. But now, the scientific experts who shape the way we eat might start warning consumers against eating…

The world’s leading grand prix monohull sailing competition celebrates six years of partnership with the XSNation community The 52 SUPER SERIES, the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit, today announced it will benefit from the added support of Amway’s XS Energy and Sports Nutrition brand when the sailing competition heads for the USA in 2024.…

Nangarhar, Afghanistan, November 7, 2023 —  With reports of up to 200,000 people arriving in Afghanistan from Pakistan since the beginning of October, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is delivering emergency healthcare, psychosocial support and providing hygiene services to families who are sleeping in camps at the Torkham crossing area. Since the Pakistan government ordered…

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Despite being an important tool in the effort to improve child nutrition and reduce food insecurity, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) remains under-utilized in childcare settings. In response, a team of researchers led by Tatiana Andreyeva at the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health set out to provide data on…

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — An Alabama Cooperative Extension System regional agent has been honored with the Alabama Friend of School Nutrition Association (SNA) Award. Ginger Eatman said the award prompted her to take a moment to reflect on her career. Eatman is an Alabama Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) regional agent for Walker and…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Cyber criminals are targeting Hawaii’s most vulnerable residents with an attack on the state’s nutritional and financial assistance programs. Hundreds of people have had their accounts emptied or hit with fraudulent purchases. The fraud led to a steady stream of people showing up at the Iwilei benefits center. Several told Hawaii News…

Casteel celebrates on the field after its win against Corona Del Sol (Photo by Logan Lober/AZPreps365) Logan Lober is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student assigned to cover Casteel High School for AZPreps365.com. Good nutrition is essential to put in a strong effort on the football field. That’s why head coach Bobby Newcombe and Casteel’s…

image:  Unadjusted CACFP Participation Rates among Licensed Child Care Centers Across States, Low-Income Areas Only (n=17,229) view more  Credit: American Journal of Preventive Medicine Ann Arbor, November 6, 2023 – Current participation rates in the US federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by licensed child care centers point to program underutilization and unequal…

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. In the early days of the COVID pandemic, when there were lockdowns, shut-in seniors had little-to-no access to food. But Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow was making sure…