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A cross-sectional analysis of the effectiveness of a nutritional support programme for people with tuberculosis in Southern Madagascar using secondary data from a non-governmental organisation – Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Study design This is a retrospective, longitudinal quantitative study, drawing on secondary programmatic data from a TB treatment programme implemented by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Southern Madagascar. The data collection spanned from January to November 2022. Study setting Madagascar is an island nation in sub-Saharan Africa, with approximately 29 million inhabitants [37]. It is…
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Succeeding in active nutrition: Innovating around the blueprint
This was the key message from a webinar hosted by the data and insights provider Nutrition Integrated earlier this week. “Proactive nutrition has never been so competitive,” said Nick Morgan, founder of Nutrition Integrated. “There has been lots of new launches, categories are evolving, and brands are democratising what they are to achieve to break down…
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Healthy Hearts, by Charlyn Fargo
February is American Heart Month, a time when we focus on heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who suffered a heart attack, issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month. Each year, 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart…
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‘Blue foods’ to tackle hidden hunger and improve nutrition
How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals: Talking about zero hunger (SDG 2) Your browser does not support the audio element. Download MP3 See transcript As a nutrition and planetary health researcher, Christopher Golden takes a keen interest in the second of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and its aim to end hunger. But…
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High schoolers exposed to nutritional education more likely to use third-party tested supplements
New research found that high school athletes that participated in a short, online nutritional education program were significantly more likely to use safe, third-party tested supplements. According to Arizona State University researchers, students became more self-reliant when they knew where and how to find and purchase supplements. The program also increased their intention to make…
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Tips for winning with game day food
Ever wonder why big sports parties and other large gatherings are known for food that’s notoriously bad for you? Typically, food brings people together and is associated with friends and fun. Sometimes, people are more excited about the food — whether it’s healthy or not — than the game itself. Some of the most popular…
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Nutrition program funding deadline; Minneapolis homeless encampment update
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture visited a nutrition program office in Ramsey County to talk about the urgency for Congress to pass funding by March 1 to ensure nutrition assistance for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and other programs will not have to see cuts. And Minneapolis city workers Thursday cleared a south side homeless…
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Infant feeding toolkit supports family caregivers by highlighting importance of mental health, social support and adequate time – UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
February 1, 2024 Many child health, nutrition and development interventions center on parents and other family caregivers — the people responsible for caring for infants and young children at home. However, these efforts often miss a key factor in sustainable success: Caregivers need more than tangible resources like food and money. To improve child nutrition,…
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Everything You Need to Know About Protein Snacks and Nutrition
Protein is one of the three macronutrients, and some may argue that it is the most important one. Unlike the other macronutrients, carbohydrates, which are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles, and fat, which is stored in fat cells, protein is not stored in our bodies. Therefore, it is important to consume an…
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Senator Murray Speaks on Senate Floor About Her Longtime Fight to Make Summer Nutrition Benefits Permanent—Summer EBT Program She Delivered Takes Effect This Year
507,000 children in Washington state will benefit from permanent summer grocery benefits program based on Murray’s original legislation; Murray led the fight for over a decade to make Summer EBT a permanent reality to end child summer hunger ICYMI: Senator Murray Delivers New Summer Grocery Benefits for 507,000 Children in WA State, Nearly $61 Million…