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USDA Nutrition Research Fuels Olympians’ Engines

July 26, 2024 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are underway and athletes from around the world are competing for medals in individual events ranging from archery to wrestling and team events from artistic swimming to water polo. Becoming an Olympian requires more than natural ability, it takes proper coaching...

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SNAP-Ed Connects Culture, Land, and Food

June 21, 2024 Kat Mueller, Program Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Western Regional Office (WRO)

For many communities, the SNAP-Education program provides much more than basic nutrition guidance. In Kāneʻohe (in Honolulu), Hawaii, the SNAP-Ed funded Luluku Farms’ Aloha ʻĀina Agri-Cultural Restoration project uses the ʻĀina (land) to preserve traditional crops so the community can achieve self...

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Healthier Foods, Healthier Minds

April 25, 2024 Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Setting kids up for success. It’s what every parent, guardian, and educator wants for our nation’s schoolchildren. They understand the power that small changes have to make a big difference in the learning environment. That’s why here at USDA, we recently announced a generational investment in our...

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National Women’s History Month: Celebrating FNS’ Unsung Heroines

March 29, 2024 Justice Wright, Senior Technical Advisor, FNS

Food and Nutrition Service employees dedicate their professional lives to ensuring everyone in America has access to delicious, nutritious food and science-based nutrition education. As we conclude Women’s History Month, we celebrate women working to keep our 16 nutrition assistance programs running...

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USDA Supports Tribal Communities in Celebrating Their Heritage Through School Meals

January 18, 2024 Tony Craddock, Jr., Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

What kid doesn’t enjoy eating their favorite dish in the school cafeteria? As a kid, I was always excited when broccoli cheese soup was on my school lunch menu! But, what if the foods that kids eat at home and in their community aren’t served in school? This is a challenge that some children face...

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Join us for Tomorrow’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting

January 18, 2024 HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), the committee...

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Register Today for Jan. 19th Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

January 08, 2024 HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

The next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), the committee will hear updates from each subcommittee and discuss...

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Registration Now Open for Fourth Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

December 12, 2023 HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

As part of its ongoing work, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will hold its next public meeting on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture, the committee will hear updates from each...

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Knowledge is Power! Increase Your Health Literacy with USDA Resources

October 27, 2023 Courtney Thompson, Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition.gov), National Agricultural Library

October is Health Literacy Month! Health literacy is a crucial component of maintaining our health. It is your ability to access and understand health information and services. Being able to find and use the best available resources can help us live healthier lives, prevent certain health outcomes...

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Bridging the Gap in SNAP E&T

October 16, 2023 Katrina Johnston, Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service

The 2023 SNAP E&T State Institute, hosted by the Food and Nutrition Service, brought together 20 state SNAP agencies for a two-day event that aimed to assess and enhance their SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) programs. The theme of the event, "Mind the Gap: Building a Bridge from Vision to...

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