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Member-Only Articles
Wine Glasses: They're Getting Bigger!
How much wine do you pour into your wine glass?
MyPlate's Protein Food Group: What You Need to Know
Don't miss this members-only in-depth look at MyPlate's protein food group!
A Dietitian's Take on the New Food Labels
The updated food facts label has been a long time coming, and like many changes there are some positives as well as negatives...
News Update: Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act
The House of Representatives has recently passed H.R. 2017, also known as the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Let's take a closer look at it, shall we?
The 5 Mistakes of Label Reading
Make the most of the Nutrition Facts label by sidestepping these 5 common mistakes...
Feeding a Teen Vegetarian in 3 Steps
As kids stake claims to their independence when it comes to eating, more tweens and teens are experimenting with vegetarian and vegan diets. Parents may be concerned that their children are undernourished when adopting these eating patterns, but they can rest easy. Kids can thrive on plant-based diets. All parents need are these 3 steps for feeding a tween or teen vegetarian…
Expanded Salt Substitute Chart
Want to see even more information about 15 different salts and salt substitutes? Check out this brand-new chart!
MyPlate Vegetable Quiz
This quiz is a fantastic way to teach your clients about the MyPlate vegetable food group. It has information on serving sizes, health benefits, nutrients, preparation, and much more!
Be a Serving Size Sleuth
Serving size doesn’t have to be a mystery or an after-thought on the journey to healthy eating. With the right tools, unintended calorie intake will be a pitfall of the past!
Free Infographic for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
To add to your Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month celebrations, we've whipped up a brand-new infographic. Since many people have a hard time visualizing MyPlate's serving sizes, we made a visual guide. And you can get a copy -- for free! Take a look...
Type 2 Diabetes May Promote Alzheimer's Disease
Changing the Face of Candy Bars
Mars Inc., the famous candy company, has decided to stop producing king size Snickers bars. Not only that, but they are replacing those giant bars with a 2-in-1 package that contains two smaller Snickers bars. The new package is resealable, which encourages consumers to eat the candy in two separate sittings, rather than all at once. Why make this change? Mars Inc. claims they are fighting obesity...
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