Survey Says – Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Moving in the Wrong Direction
Let me set the stage. According to the newest (2020-2025) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 80% of Americans do not consume enough fruit and nearly 90% do not consume enough vegetables. Further, intake has not changed considerably over the past 2 decades. The...
2020-2025 DGA: An Informed Look at DGAC Report Translation to Policy (Part II)
How will USDA/HHS decide what will translate into the policy document? Some think of the translation from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)’s scientific report to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) policy document as a black box and, honestly,...
2020-2025 DGA: An Informed Look at DGAC Report Translation Into Policy (Part I)
Yes, all may be quiet on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) front (out here), but having been there back in 2010 and 2015, I assure you that it’s a combination of “all hands on deck” and “burning the midnight oil” inside the government. With just under a month...
Why to Become a USDA National Strategic Partner NOW!
The Nutrition Communicator’s Network is a program of USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP). This Network includes a group called the National Strategic Partners—comprised of diverse sectors and organizations dedicated to working together to help... On Wednesday, the White House is hosting the first Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years. At the last conference in 1969, vital food and nutrition programs and policies were established or enhanced like school lunches, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and changes to how we label foods.![]()
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As part of this event, the White House is asking people who’ve experienced hunger and the impact of diet-related diseases, such as heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, to share their stories. ![]()
You can share a one-minute video at their new online hub here: whconfhungerhealth.capsule.video/![]()
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#whconfhungerhealth #healthequity #nutritionsecurity #endhunger
For the past 15 years, the McCormick Science Institute (MSI) has been a leader in funding research through leading universities and research institutions, governed by rigorous funding guidelines and focused on advancing the scientific study of the proposed health-enhancing properties of culinary herbs and spices to improve public health. This week we helped them launch a LinkedIn page. We encourage you to follow them at the link in our bio for the latest updates on spices and herbs and the countless resources MSI has available. ![]()
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#herbs #spices #NutritionResearch #rdchat
Headlines based on individual studies swing from portraying coffee as a source of protective antioxidants to suggestions that coffee poses a cancer risk. However, research shows that drinking coffee reduces the risk of endometrial and liver cancer.![]()
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Having trouble separating myth from fact when it comes to cancer prevention? Join the American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR this National #CancerPrevention Month using the hashtag #reduceyourrisk to help spread better prevention knowledge like the fact above!
Nutrition plays a part in cancer prevention. And the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has an evidence-based 10-week interactive, online program focused on nutrition and physical activity. This program is perfect for sharing with your clients and consumers to support their journey to a healthier lifestyle this National #CancerPrevention month.![]()
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Check out this link for AICR’s Healthy10 Challenge which can help people build healthy habits to eat smarter and move more: healthy10challenge.org/ ![]()
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#Nutrition #CancerPrevention #ReduceYourRisk #RDchat
We’re excited to share with you another new resource helping to make healthy eating more accessible for the Latinx population - Cooking Matter En Español on Instagram!![]()
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Cooking Matters & Cooking Matters En Español work across the country to help parents and caregivers develop their skills when shopping for and cooking healthy foods on a budget. We encourage you to share these with clients, patients, and groups with whom you work to help them in their efforts to eat healthier on a budget.![]()
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Follow along for family-friendly nutrition tips on Instagram at the links below!![]()
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English: www.instagram.com/cookingmattersnational/ ![]()
Spanish: www.instagram.com/cookingmatters.enespanol/ ![]()
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Estamos muy contentos de compartir con ustedes un nuevo medio de comunicación, para ayudarlos a preparar sus comidas saludables más accesibles para la comunidad Latina - Cooking Matters En Español en Instagram!![]()
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Cooking Matters & Cooking Matters En Español trabaja a través de toda la nación, para ayudar a los padres y sus cuidadores, a que desarrollen habilidades cuando van de compras para que cocinen comidas saludables, dentro de su presupuesto. ![]()
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¡Síguelo también para más consejos familiares nutritivos en Instagram en el link de abajo!![]()
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Inglés: www.instagram.com/cookingmattersnational/ ![]()
Español: www.instagram.com/cookingmatters.enespanol/ ![]()
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#cookingmatters #familymeals #nutrition #nutrición #nutritiontips #TipsdeNutrición #healthyeating
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