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Get to Know Courtney Puidk, a consultant with Nutrition In Demand
Courtney Puidk has found successful ways to prioritize both nutrition and physical fitness. This CrossFit/Pilates/cyclist/weightlift enthusiast knows a healthy body can’t live on exercise alone; what fuels the body is equally important. Her drive and effervescent...
From Food Wheels to MyPlate: A Brief History of U.S. Food Guides
For decades, food guides have helped promote healthy eating patterns for Americans. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, MyPlate, with its easy-to-follow graphic and generalized recommended portions of each food group within it, is the latest iteration. There...
2021 Thrifty Food Plan – Widespread Appeal and Potential Impact
Did you know that the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) was updated this week? Whether you answer “yes” or “no,” you are not alone! Many people, food policy nerds and economists notwithstanding, had not heard about the TFP until this week....
Strategic nutrition support, based in the Washington, DC metro area.