In late 2024, a significant bill was introduced in Congress by Illinois representative Robin Kelly. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act aims to boost access to healthy food and reduce healthcare costs. This bill allocates $20 million to support Food is Medicine programs,
So, you're a budding nutritionist looking to team up with the food industry? That's great! But let's face it, the real world can be tricky. You might feel like you're jumping into the deep end with your eyes closed. Don't worry, we've got your back. Here are some smart strategies to help you build s
Did you know that the food you give your kids between ages 3 and 6 can really influence their health? A study looked into this and found that kids who munched on healthier foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, ended up with less body fat and better blood sugar levels. Isn’t that amazing?
Obesity-linked liver disease, now called Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), is a growing concern. This disease, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is closely linked to obesity. Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) is emerging as a key player in managing MASLD. This
Eating right can make a big difference for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a useful tool that helps them see how what they eat affects their blood sugar levels in real time. But what happens when people with T2D start using CGM with a focus on their diet? Th
You probably know that eating healthy foods is great for your body. Did you know that certain vitamins and supplements can also boost your eye health? Let's take a look at some key nutrients and how you can get them. Vitamin A is like a superhero for your eyes. It helps you see all sorts of colors
Let's talk about what college students are eating. A study of undergrads in a nutrition course found that their daily intake of healthy foods like fiber, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and dairy was pretty low. Oops! On the flip side, they were having way too much added sugar. The good news? When it
Imagine you're in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a team of researchers decided to take a closer look at moms and their kids. They weren't just curious; they wanted to understand how a mom's age and her weight might affect her child's health and life. So, they gathered data from the 2013
Ever wondered how well nutrition risk screening tools work for patients who are overweight or obese? It's a question that's been lingering for a while. After all, many of these tools rely heavily on a low Body Mass Index (BMI). But does that make them less reliable for those with higher BMIs? To fin
Do you wear a smartwatch or use a health app? If so, you might be one of the many people using tech to track your health. But does all this tech really help us? Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has a different take. He thinks we're missing the bigger picture. He says unprocessed tr
