The Good, The Bad, and The Artificially Sweetened: Drink Recommendations for Children
The beverages we drink are important for our hydration and health. That’s why experts have made recommendations for health drink choices for childre…
Tag: Healthy Food
Comment Now: FDA Wants to Require Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels!
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new proposal to require front-of-package nutrition labels on most foods that have a Nutrition Facts la…
Comment Now to Prioritize Plant-Based Proteins in 2025 Dietary Guidelines
Scientists are recommending more plant-based protein sources – beans, peas, and lentils – in the upcoming 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for America…
Tell FDA: To Help Prevent Birth Defects, Add a Warning Label on Unfortified Corn Masa Flour
Are the corn masa products you eat fortified with folic acid? Because too many babies in the Latino community suffer from birth defects like spina bif…
Webinar: How to Fight El Asesino Silencioso
High blood pressure is a silent killer (el asesino silencioso in Spanish) that can spur heart disease and stroke among Latinos. Help us address heart …
Expand on Your Nutrition Education with CACFP Spanish-Language Resources
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that ensures children and adults have access to nutritious meals and snacks by prov…
7 Reasons to Do SDoH Screening in Healthcare
Where you live can have a big impact on your health. Non-medical factors like where we are born, live, work, and age — known as social determinants …
USDA Limits Added Sugar and Sodium in School Meals!
School meals are getting healthier! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published its final rule to improve school food nutrition standards …
USDA Approves Big Changes to Improve Nutrition in WIC Food Packages
USDA has approved a final rule to improve nutrition and support breastfeeding in food packages in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women…
FDA’s Big Plan to Enhance Public Health in 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of President Joe Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 propos…