Have you had a plant today??
Yes?! No? Well the day is still young…!! A couple of fun facts about fruits and vegetables: Eating fruits and vegetables may be the single most important thing we can all do to protect our health long-term (I’m talking cancer, heart disease, and much, much...
We are looking forward to hearing the latest nutrition science and spending time with colleagues at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference in Chicago. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect! ![]()
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Last week, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) met for the fifth time. The Subcommittees presented a lot of data along with draft conclusion statements based on their review of the evidence.![]()
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Some notable takeaways are:![]()
⏺️ Food pattern modeling analyses indicate that nutrient intakes benefit from some modifications as well as flexibilities to the Healthy U.S.-Style dietary pattern.![]()
⏺️ No new nutrients of public health concern were identified (so potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and fiber remain).![]()
⏺️ The DGAC reviewed the current science related to ultraprocessed foods (UPF) and determined that: Limited evidence suggests that dietary patterns with higher amounts of foods classified as UPF consumed by children, adolescents, adults, and older adults are associated with greater adiposity (fat mass, waist circumference, BMI) and risk of overweight. ![]()
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🔗For a detailed recap of the meeting, check out our blog at the link in bio.![]()
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We are honored to have been on a panel highlighting the importance of collaborating to address nutrition security and public health at the McCormick Science Institute’s annual meeting this week. ![]()
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The keynote addresses by USDA’s Stacy Dean and Dr. Caree Cotwright were inspiring, along with our time spent catching up with public health and nutrition champions, friends, and colleagues. We left energized to continue our efforts to “make MyPlate a household name!” ![]()
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Interested in the nutrition education materials we’ve developed with clients that demonstrate how the framework of the Dietary Guidelines can be adapted for cultural foodways, budgetary considerations, and personal preferences? ![]()
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Happy National Women’s Health Week! In celebration of women and their health journeys, we are highlighting the work of NIH’s Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and its leadership in women’s research. ORWH develops policies and offers a broad range of programs to improve the health of women and support women in biomedical careers.![]()
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ORWH is dedicated to expanding women’s health research by ensuring the inclusivity of women in clinical trials and the advancement of research on the influence of sex and gender on health outcomes. ![]()
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In addition, ORWH provides career support for women in biomedical careers through scholars programs, research supplements, loan repayment, and more. Explore their career development resources for women at the link in our bio. ![]()
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Did you hear the news? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now on Instagram. ![]()
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Check out their page for science-backed food safety and nutrition updates and to learn more about the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect public health.![]()
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