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A coach’s guide to fitness and nutrition
How does exercise evolve as we age? In this episode of Aging Forward, lifestyle coach Matt Arnold explores why finding purpose is the key to staying healthy later in life. He also shares expert tips on essential nutrition and strength training exercises, proving that it’s never too late to boost overall health and enhance body…
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School Meal Programs Face Gov’t Budget Cuts: SNA Warns of National Nutrition Crisis
A wave of massive funding changes to school meal programs is sending shockwaves through districts across the country. The Trump administration, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), recently announced the termination of critical USDA nutrition programs — moves that school nutrition leaders say will devastate access to healthy meals and local…
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Blended nutrition education with real-life scenarios enhances learning and nutritional counseling capabilities in nursing students
Abstract This study evaluated the efficacy of a blended teaching model integrating real-life scenarios into nutrition education for nursing students. The study adhered to the CONSORT guidelines. Participants (N = 283) were cluster-randomized into two groups: a blended teaching group (n = 76) receiving self-management activities via WeChat Moments alongside teachers, and a traditional teaching…
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Nutrition As Medicine: California’s Evolving Efforts Within The Medi-Cal Program
The Big Picture For Americans with diet sensitive conditions, a strong evidence base indicates that “Medically Supportive Food and Nutrition (MSF&N) Services”—which include a spectrum of nutritional interventions—can help avoid unnecessary and costly medical care.1,2 Accordingly, federal and state government, and many private payers, are increasingly supporting reimbursement for these services as part of efforts…
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Blended nutrition education with real-life scenarios enhances learning and nutritional counseling capabilities in nursing students
Abstract This study evaluated the efficacy of a blended teaching model integrating real-life scenarios into nutrition education for nursing students. The study adhered to the CONSORT guidelines. Participants (N = 283) were cluster-randomized into two groups: a blended teaching group (n = 76) receiving self-management activities via WeChat Moments alongside teachers, and a traditional teaching…
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Blended nutrition education with real-life scenarios enhances learning and nutritional counseling capabilities in nursing students
Abstract This study evaluated the efficacy of a blended teaching model integrating real-life scenarios into nutrition education for nursing students. The study adhered to the CONSORT guidelines. Participants (N = 283) were cluster-randomized into two groups: a blended teaching group (n = 76) receiving self-management activities via WeChat Moments alongside teachers, and a traditional teaching…
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Maternal nutrition literacy and childhood obesity in food-insecure and secure households
Abstract This study examined whether maternal nutrition knowledge could help reduce the risk of obesity in children from food-insecure households compared to those from food-secure households. This cross-sectional study was performed on 327 mothers and their children. The children, aged 6–12 years, were recruited from primary schools throughout Shiraz, Iran. Food-insecurity and nutrition literacy were…
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Federal nutrition program cuts a topic of concern at Foodlink event
Show Caption Hide Caption Wegmans: Food expert talks about supermarket sustainability efforts Food marketing expert Phil Lempert talks about Wegmans’ approach to sustainability. The grocer partners with local food pantries and farmers. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Foodlink hosted its annual “Nourish” membership conference inviting hundreds of food bank members to discuss food insecurity. Vince Hall,…
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Social-First Nutrition Tracking Apps
gymii.ai has introduced a novel approach to nutrition tracking apps by merging artificial intelligence with social engagement features. The new platform aims to solve two persistent issues in dietary management — the high dropout rate among users due to cumbersome manual logging and the demonstrated effectiveness of community support in sustaining healthy habits. gymii.ai’s new…
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Nutritious Meals Power Benjamin’s Hard Work
Benjamin is a super student! He works hard in school, he never joins in when his classmates misbehave, and he even helps his parents with chores at home. On top of it all, he still finds time to paint and dance. Benjamin enjoys math, science, and English, and lately he’s enjoyed learning about agriculture and…