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Finstad defends GOP farm bill priority
House Agriculture Committee Republicans want to use the farm bill to improve the operation of programs such as the Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program, the chairman of the the Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture subcommittee says. On this week’s Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., continues Republicans’ call for restrictions on the Thrifty Food Plan, an economic…
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NFL, NBA Among 14 Leagues to Partner with Biden Admin to Promote Activity, Nutrition
Perry Knotts/Getty Images The NFL and NBA are two of 14 leagues and players associations partnering with the Biden administration “to boost physical activity and increase nutrition programming across the country,” according to the White House. The MLB, NHL, WNBA, MLS, NWSL and PGA Tour are also participating in the initiative, which was announced Thursday…
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The Substantial Impact of Diet on Cancer Risk: Essential Insights and Practical Advice
With an increasing body of research highlighting the significant impact of dietary consumption on the risk of cancer, nutritionists worldwide are sounding the alarm. Recent studies estimate that an astounding 25% of cancer cases in the United States alone could be prevented by improving nutrition. This growing body of evidence underscores the crucial role of…
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The Substantial Impact of Diet on Cancer Risk: Essential Insights and Practical Advice
With an increasing body of research highlighting the significant impact of dietary consumption on the risk of cancer, nutritionists worldwide are sounding the alarm. Recent studies estimate that an astounding 25% of cancer cases in the United States alone could be prevented by improving nutrition. This growing body of evidence underscores the crucial role of…
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The Role of Nutrition Therapy in Diabetes and Prediabetes Management
Understanding Medical Nutrition Therapy Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach designed to help manage chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, and digestive issues, while meeting individuals’ nutritional needs. This therapy involves assessment, nutrition counseling, and follow-up visits with a registered dietitian. The primary goal of MNT is to improve…
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The Role of Nutrition Therapy in Diabetes and Prediabetes Management
Understanding Medical Nutrition Therapy Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach designed to help manage chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, and digestive issues, while meeting individuals’ nutritional needs. This therapy involves assessment, nutrition counseling, and follow-up visits with a registered dietitian. The primary goal of MNT is to improve…
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Oat Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which One Is Healthier?
Cow’s milk has long been a staple in the American diet thanks to its protein, calcium, and vitamin A, D, and B12 content. But with the rise in plant-based diets, dairy-related sensitivities, and concern over environmental impacts associated with cow-rearing, more people have wholeheartedly embraced non-dairy milk alternatives, like oat milk and nut milks. For…
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Multivitamins, Memory and Aging: Everything to Know
Multivitamins are a staple in many kitchens or medicine cabinets, as they’re an easy way to feel you’re doing all you can to hit your daily vitamin and mineral requirements. However, it hasn’t been clear that a multivitamin will boost your brain health or provide any cognitive benefit. But a January study published in the…
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Good Housekeeping’s Dietary Supplements Methodology
At Good Housekeeping, we are dedicated to providing our readers with evidence-based recommendations to support a healthy lifestyle. While our nutritionists in the Good Housekeeping Institute are advocates of a food-first mentality — that is, that you should strive to get all the nutrients you need through a healthy diet — there are times when…
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Dairy Council of California Releases Culturally Responsive Nutrition Resource Available to the …
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families. “Feeding Infants…