Category: Nutrition

  • SNAP cuts loom: What to know about this federal nutrition program

    SNAP cuts loom: What to know about this federal nutrition program

    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Unlocked is a new series focused on explaining U.S. federal government systems, structures, and processes. This SNAP explainer is part of that series, which is produced by The Journalist’s Resource and the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, where JR is housed. In late May, House Republicans voted to…

  • Nutrition HQ

    From the second you walk in our stores; you will be greeted by a personable consultant that genuinely cares about your goal. We believe in building relationships with our customers. We do this by following up to make sure you’re happy with your products and getting the results you wanted.  NutritionHQ serves our clients with…

  • Diet, mental health, and pediatric nutrition, with Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN

    Diet, mental health, and pediatric nutrition, with Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN

    Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, registered dietitian in pediatrics, host of The Exam Room Nutrition podcast, and nutrition columnist for Contemporary Pediatrics, discussed the connection between dietary patterns and mental health in children. While conversations around pediatric nutrition often center on obesity, Sloan pointed out a lesser-discussed issue. “I do see a lot of under-fueling with…

  • Picky eater proof: Expert nutrition tips for a stronger immune system during SA’s flu jab shortage

    Picky eater proof: Expert nutrition tips for a stronger immune system during SA’s flu jab shortage

    Eating meals packed with nutritional value can help beat the cold and flu season shares dietician Retha Harmse. Arxont/Getty Images Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can…

  • Changes to Jordan’s Principle funding requirements could negatively impact Yukon’s rural nutrition programs

    Changes to Jordan’s Principle funding requirements could negatively impact Yukon’s rural nutrition programs

    For the past five years, the Jordan’s Principle nutrition program has provided all Yukon First Nations children with two healthy meals a day, but those who run the program say recent changes to the eligibility requirements for Jordan’s Principle could change that. Jordan’s Principle is a human rights principle established by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to make…

  • Michigan ensures child nutrition with ‘SUN Bucks’ program

    Michigan ensures child nutrition with ‘SUN Bucks’ program

    NEWS Michigan’s “Sun Bucks” program ensures that families with children receiving SNAP, Medicaid, or reduced lunch benefits automatically receive an additional $120 per child for groceries during the summer. This initiative aims to provide nutritious food access for children when school is out.

  • 2025 vouchers for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program valid starting June 2

    2025 vouchers for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program valid starting June 2

    West Virginia (WOAY) – Vouchers for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program are now available for eligible seniors across the Mountain State through their county’s senior services.  The federally funded program provides low-income senior citizens greater access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, and herbs from participating farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture…

  • CAO to launch summer nutrition program for youth

    CAO to launch summer nutrition program for youth

    Community Action Organization of Scioto County has been building menus, deep cleaning their commercial kitchen, placing food orders and scheduling locations for their summer nutrition program for youth, which is scheduled to launch next week. The program, which is in the Workforce Solutions and Community Development department, has been the focus of Deputy Manager Barb…

  • Iran faces twin crises: Power grid on the brink and nutrition in decline

    Illustration courtesy of Iran Open Data. Iran is staring down a dual crisis: a record-breaking electricity shortfall threatening homes and businesses, and a deepening nutritional decline that has left millions without access to essential food. As blackouts roll across the country and temperatures soar, energy officials are advising citizens to brace for the heat with…

  • Frontiers | Prognostic significance of the pretreatment controlling nutritional status score in colorectal cancer patients: an updated meta-analysis with 24 cohort studies

    Frontiers | Prognostic significance of the pretreatment controlling nutritional status score in colorectal cancer patients: an updated meta-analysis with 24 cohort studies

    1 Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the third most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally (1). Despite significant advancements in surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for CRC patients, clinical outcomes remain suboptimal (2). Currently, the tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) classification system is widely recognized as the predominant method for…