All articles tagged with #nutrition policy
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The Conversation
The 2025-2030 US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and full-fat dairy, and explicitly advise avoiding ultraprocessed foods, but the development process for these guidelines was unconventional and may lack scientific rigor, raising questions about their reliability.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by USDA (.gov)
U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services announced new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, emphasizing the importance of eating real foods like protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, while reducing processed foods to combat chronic diseases and improve national health.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC30 Fresno
Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement waivers restricting the purchase of certain unhealthy foods like soda and candy with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve public health but facing logistical challenges and mixed evidence on effectiveness.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement waivers restricting the purchase of certain unhealthy foods like soda and candy with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve public health but facing logistical challenges and mixed evidence on effectiveness.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Japan Today
Research challenges the idea that all ultra-processed foods are inherently harmful, showing that people's perceptions and beliefs about food significantly influence their liking and overeating behaviors, and suggesting that policy should focus more on individual food perceptions and motivations rather than blanket classifications of food processing levels.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Conversation
Research challenges the idea that all ultra-processed foods are inherently harmful, showing that people's perceptions and beliefs about food significantly influence their liking and overeating, often more than the food's actual nutritional content. The study suggests that focusing on food perceptions and motivations, rather than solely on processing levels, could lead to more effective and nuanced dietary policies and interventions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push for healthier eating in America may clash with President-elect Trump's deregulatory approach, reminiscent of his first administration. While RFK Jr. aims to reduce pesticide use and promote nutritious diets, Trump's past policies relaxed chemical and nutritional standards. Despite Trump's recent mandates to RFK Jr. to address chronic diseases and regulatory corruption, his alignment with Project 2025 suggests continued deregulation, potentially conflicting with RFK Jr.'s health goals.