Comment Now: Support Kids with More Nutritious School Meals!
The USDA is proposing stronger nutrition standards for school meals to give kids the right balance of nutrients for healthy and appealing meals. The n…
Tag: Healthy Food
Why Aren’t Children Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables?
Nutritious food is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle for children. However, a February 2023 CDC report shows that many children ages 1-5 are no…
What Does ‘Food Equity’ Look Like in Your Neighborhood?
A nutritious diet is essential for good health. But many vulnerable populations, such as Latinos, struggle to access and afford healthy food. To help,…
Comment Now: Online Food Shopping for WIC Participants!
The USDA is proposing to make online food shopping an option for families in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Childr…
Step Up for Obesity Care Week 2023!
Obesity Care Week 2023 (#OCW2023) is here! From Feb. 27 to March 3, 2023, Obesity Care Week is an annual public awareness effort to end weight bias, a…
15,238 People Commented on WIC Food Package Changes!
In November 2022, the USDA proposed science-backed changes to improve nutrition and promote and support breastfeeding in the food packages of the Spec…
Did Restaurants Really Take Sugary Drinks off Kid’s Menus?
While many US restaurants removed sugary drink options from kid’s menus in recent years, 44% of the top 200 chains still offered soda or other sugar…
As Texans Lose Pandemic SNAP Benefits, Food Banks Brace for ‘Wave’ of Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps one in eight Americans put food on the table. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, million…
6 Big Questions on CDC’s New BMI Charts to Measure Severe Obesity in Children
The CDC recently revised Body Mass Index (BMI) charts for children to help healthcare providers better track growth in children and identify …
Comente Ahora: ¡Apoye los Cambios en los Alimentos de WIC!
Usted puede comentar ahora sobre las nuevas revisiones del paquete de alimentos del Programa Especial de Nutrición Complementaria para Mujeres, Bebé…