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‘Fibermaxxing’: Can TikTok’s Viral Health Trend Help You Lose Weight?
Share on PinterestFibermaxxing emphasizes fiber intake during meals and snacks, which could aid weight loss and help lower the risk of chronic diseases. Knape/Getty Images ‘Fibermaxxing’ is TikTok’s latest nutrition trend emphasizing fiber intake during meals and snacks. Nutrition experts say fibermaxxing can provide numerous health benefits, including weight loss and a reduced risk of…
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On World Hunger Day, make maternal nutrition a government priority
Malnutrition and hunger are soaring across the world, leading to hundreds of millions of people suffering and posing a major threat to global security. Access to good nutrition is foundational to development. Without it, children cannot reach their full potential, physically or cognitively. As a result, economies are undermined and less productive, poverty is entrenched and…
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Michigan will still offer summer food assistance for kids, despite possible federal nutrition cuts
Michigan’s summer food assistance program will continue this year. The end of the school year also means the end of free and reduced-cost breakfast and lunch for kids, so the SUN Bucks program gives families an extra $40 a month per kid for June, July, and August. Kids who are already receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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New slate of presidential appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Rural Development (RD). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins “President Trump is putting Farmers First, and so…
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NLA Session on Lifestyle & Nutrition to Include Three Presentations
Photo Credit: Aamulya An NLA Session on lifestyle and nutrition includes three presentations on cardiometabolic health and dietary macronutrients. The National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions 2025 take place from May 29 through June 1 in Miami. The agenda includes educational sessions on multiple topics, as well as symposia and lectureships. In addition to a…
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Henderson County Schools names new Director of Child Nutrition
Henderson County Schools has hired Shane Bosaw as the district’s new Director of Child Nutrition. “I am honored and excited to join Henderson County Schools as the Director of Child Nutrition,” said Bosaw. “Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to advancing student health and well-being through innovative nutrition programs. I firmly believe in the…
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HILL’S PET NUTRITION AND HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCHER DEEPEN COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE PET MICROBIOME SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
New web portal launched to give researchers unprecedented access to microbiome data to improve pet and human health OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of Pet Appreciation Week (June 1-7), Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researcher Dr. Curtis Huttenhower are…
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India’s new urban worry
A recent article in Nature that studied the prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) among IT employees in Hyderabad had alarming findings: 84% of the participants had fatty liver, indicating MAFLD, and 71% were obese. This striking statistic underscores a larger, more insidious public health crisis that is emerging in tandem with the…
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AI Nutrition Trackers
CaloPal is an AI-powered application designed to simplify calorie tracking through image recognition technology. Users can snap a photo of their meal, and the app estimates calorie content and nutritional data in real time. This functionality supports individuals managing weight, pursuing fitness goals, or addressing dietary needs related to chronic health conditions. From a business…
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Lewiston’s Saint Mary’s Nutrition Center unveils new name
LEWISTON — Saint Mary’s Nutrition Center has a new name after 26 years. The organization is now called Gather to Grow, paying homage to their mission of growing and providing fresh, affordable food for the community, according to the organization’s website. The name comes more than a year after the Nutrition Center announced that it…
