Food and Health, Prevention
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are updated every 5 years to provide nutrition recommendations to promote optimum health. A scientific committee is appointed to review the most recent research and submit a report to the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, which then write the updated DGA. Although the most recent scientific ... Let’s Limit Added Sugars
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Let’s Limit Added Sugars
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are updated every 5 years to provide nutrition recommendations to promote optimum health. A scientific committee is appointed to review the most recent research and submit a report to the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, which then write the updated DGA. Although the most recent scientific ... Let’s Limit Added Sugars
Food and Health, Prevention
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates there’s more at stake than our waistlines when it comes to ultra-processed foods and drinks. Results of a large study done by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that intake of ultra-processed foods and drink may...
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The Link Between Colorectal Cancer and Ultra-Processed Foods
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates there’s more at stake than our waistlines when it comes to ultra-processed foods and drinks. Results of a large study done by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that intake of ultra-processed foods and drink may...
Nutrition Month
The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
Prizes and Incentives for Nutrition Classes, Wellness Fairs, Employee Wellness Programs
Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
Kids
Today, we continue The Make Every Bite Count series with a closer look at recommendations for older infants...
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Make Every Bite Count: Older Infants
Today, we continue The Make Every Bite Count series with a closer look at recommendations for older infants...
Cooking, MyPlate
The goal of month five of our Positive Resolution Project is to add more vegetables to your eating pattern!
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Positive Resolutions: Add a Vegetable
The goal of month five of our Positive Resolution Project is to add more vegetables to your eating pattern!
Kids
The new Dietary Guidelines provide two healthy eating patterns for toddlers between the ages of 12 and 23 months who are no longer taking breastmilk or formula. Both patterns include a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages. Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Pattern: Vegetables Fruits Grains Dairy: whole milk, yogurt, and...
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Make Every Bite Count: Toddlers
The new Dietary Guidelines provide two healthy eating patterns for toddlers between the ages of 12 and 23 months who are no longer taking breastmilk or formula. Both patterns include a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages. Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Pattern: Vegetables Fruits Grains Dairy: whole milk, yogurt, and...
Food and Health, Prevention
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) offer lots of helpful nutrition advice, but I couldn't help noticing some pieces that were missing...
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What’s Missing from the Dietary Guidelines?
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) offer lots of helpful nutrition advice, but I couldn't help noticing some pieces that were missing...