Food and Health



The first week of National Nutrition Month® is from March 1-7, so I want to make sure that you have everything that you need way ahead of time. This week's theme is Eat a Variety of Nutritious Foods, Every Day, and here is what the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights for Week One... Include ... Get Ahead: Everything You Need to Know for Week One of Nutrition Month!
 
Cooking, Kids

The recently released Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee marks the first time that added sugars are addressed for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old. The recommendation is simple: no added sugars from any source.
 

The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
 

Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
 
Cooking, Kids

A healthy diet with optimum amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, healthy types of fats and proteins is crucial for infants and toddlers younger than age 2 to support growth and development...


Those taking high doses of vitamin D well in excess of current RDA levels actually tend to have more bone fractures, fall more frequently, sleep less well, and die sooner than those with lower levels...
Food and Health

Reading food labels is the best way to purchase the healthiest foods for you and your family. Unfortunately, many people find it difficult, confusing, and even overwhelming to sort through the nutrition facts label...
Food and Health

Did you know that there is no definition about the amount of whole grains contained in foods labeled "whole grain?"