Enrolling All Children in a Household for Free School Meals
From Center on Budget: Food Assistance: Overview A new federal policy will make it easier for school districts to enroll certain low-income children for free school meals. Under the revised policy, all children in a household are eligible for free...
The Food Stamp Program Is Effective and Efficient
From Center on Budget: Food Assistance: .g { color: #FFF; } The Food Stamp Program (renamed SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is the cornerstone of the nation's safety net and nutrition assistance programs. It currently provides over 40...
Resource-savvy communities generate healthy, sustainable changes
From EurekAlert! - Breaking News: As the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living easier. The University of Missouri is helping communities turn healthy...
Scientists find organic farms have higher quality fruit, better soil, lower environmental impact
From EurekAlert! - Breaking News: Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse. Read more from this post....
ADA position: Action needed to eliminate food insecurity in the US
From EurekAlert! - Breaking News: The American Dietetic Association has published an updated position paper on food insecurity in the United States, calling for funding for food and nutrition assistance programs, increased nutrition education and efforts to promote economic self-sufficiency...
B vitamins and the aging brain examined
From EurekAlert! - Breaking News: A US Department of Agriculture nutritionist has collaborated in ongoing research that has taken a closer look at the role the B vitamins may play in preventing decline in brain function. Read more from this...
 
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