Rahul Gandhi Says Rank Cannot Be Determinant Of Nutrition In Armed Forces. (FILE) New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said rank cannot determine the provision for nutrition in the armed forces and called for a reconsideration of the related rules. Participating in a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing […]
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‘Front of package’ nutrition labels improved nutrition quality
Credit: Nathália Rosa. A new study analyzing 16 years of data on tens of thousands of products finds that the adoption of nutrition data on “front of package” (FOP) labels is associated with improved nutritional content of those foods and their competitors. “We wanted to know whether food companies were […]
Opinion: Why nutrition resilience is key to better food systems in the COVID-19 era
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A team of researchers harvests seeds for a wheat breeding program. Photo by: UA System Division of Agriculture / Fred Miller / CC BY-SA Building resilience is a priority across multiple global development sectors, including health, climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, livelihoods, and more. But relatively little attention has been paid to […]
An Online Nutrition Course That Entices Students to the Table | September | 2020 | Newsroom
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Serving great food entails great presentation. So why wouldn’t a course on teaching about food adhere to the same standard—especially when it’s taught online? That was Pamela Koch’s rationale for approaching TC’s Office of Digital Learning (ODL) last spring, when the COVID pandemic hit, for help in redesigning her course, […]
Cranston Nutrition Drinks Recalled Over Botulism Concerns
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© Shutterstock The Rhode Island Department of Health is encouraging residents to throw away certain products from Health is Wealth Nutrition in Cranston. CRANSTON, RI — All Rhode Islanders are urged to avoid consuming any juices, smoothies or sea moss gel bought from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center in Cranston. […]
Sports nutrition certification course for inmates in Dubai
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© Provided by Khaleej Times Sports nutrition certification course for inmates in Dubai More than 20 inmates attended a sports nutrition certification course, organised virtually by the Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Police’s General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions. Conducted by […]
DVIDS – News – LRMC Nutrition Care expands capabilities
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LANDSTUHL, Germany – More than two millenniums ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates of Kos interpreted nutrition as essential to wellbeing, as evidenced by his famous saying, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates’ theory has survived the test of ages. Even during the COVID-19 global […]
Danone to launch more adult nutrition products in India
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© Himadri Buch Danone to launch more adult nutrition products in India France’s Danone, which manufactures yogurts and health foods, is planning to launch more adult nutrition products in India. “There are some very exciting projects in the pipeline, which will be launched soon; which could be in the active aging, healthy aging […]
PM to chair meeting of inter-ministerial nutrition council today
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Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a meeting of the Pakistan National Nutrition Coordination Council (PNNCC) today (Monday). Prime Minister in his first speech to the nation held up the MRI of a stunted child and highlighted the key issue of malnutrition and committed to addressing the issue. Since then, […]
COVID-19, food and nutrition, and the presidential debates
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Watching the first presidential debate, many things stood out. Among them, one crucial — but still largely overlooked — issue was the absence of any meaningful questions or discussion on one of the most important challenges and opportunities facing our nation. As cardiologists from Michigan and Massachusetts who study how […]
National Nutrition Month: Protein report card launched by Right To Protein – brand post
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India Answering the Government of India’s call on adopting nutrition report cards, Right To Protein, a nationwide public health awareness initiative, launched an exclusive ‘Protein Report Card’ for Indian citizens to self-assess and improve their nutritional intake. This Protein Report Card is designed to […]
Dorothy McAuliffe column: Virginia’s children and school nutrition heroes need our support | Columnists
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The miles-long lines of cars at our nation’s food banks illustrate these numbers all too well. They are a stark reminder of the virus’ tragic impact on our nation’s hunger crisis, which now touches families who never have struggled before with putting food on the table. New developments are increasing […]
Nutrition for the Underweight: Expert Advice on How to Gain Weight in a Healthy Way
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 out of every 3 individuals is either overweight or obese. With 2.8 million yearly deaths, there is no denying that obesity is one of the world’s biggest health problems. However, being underweight comes with its own set of risks which may be […]
Nutrition tips for keeping kids healthy as they learn from home
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — By now, many students have returned to either online or in-person instruction for the new school year. Starting new classes during the pandemic is no small feat. Setting up your child for success in the classroom might start in your kitchen. The CDC says good […]
This National Nutrition Month, #ChooseYourFeed on Twitter to get your daily dose of nourishing conversations
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The hustle of everyday life oftentimes leaves people with very little bandwidth to focus on their nutrition and wellbeing. However, the current environment has given many people the opportunity to take a closer look at their diet and re-evaluate it. Since Twitter is the Centre space for public conversations, the […]
Quinn on Nutrition: What about beets?
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It’s beet season in our neighbor’s garden. (Hint, hint … yes, I love homegrown beets!) We call them “beets” here in the U.S. and Canada. In Britain, they are more accurately referred to as “beetroot” since a beet is actually the edible taproot that grows under the ground. Beet greens […]
Quinn on Nutrition: Beets and borscht
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My readers keep me on my toes, for sure. Here are some questions that merit more attention. Regarding the recent column on beets, Dennis S. writes: “How can one write about beets without mentioning borscht???” How can one, indeed?!! Borscht (pronounced “borscht”) is a tart, beet-based soup which originated in […]
National Nutrition Week 2020: Different diets and how they facilitate your nutritional intake – health
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The first week of September marks the National Nutrition Week in India. It is an annual event which was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s Food and Nutrition Board in 1982. It seeks to raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition in a diet for a […]
Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away
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Eating lots of fruits and vegetables will boost the immune system. Stevens Fremont via Getty Images The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, […]
Nutrition and Oral Hygiene
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Several different nutritional deficiencies can increase the likelihood of developing certain oral diseases. Image Credit: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com Introduction To retain adequate nutritional health, individuals must consume appropriate amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other micronutrients. When there is an imbalance between an individual’s nutritional and […]
National Nutrition Week: Here are some nutrition tips to keep you healthy, according to experts
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The World Health Organisation advises people to eat a range of fruits and unprocessed foods every day to get sufficient vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants. Business Insider India reached out to dietitians, and nutrition experts to get some nutrition advice. Check out the latest news and updates on […]
Nutrition and cancer
2 years ago
Cancer is the most dreadful word in the dictionary of diseases. Despite so much of advancement in cancer treatment, the word is enough to devastate one’s whole world. However if you ever meet a cancer survivor, you would find that their outlook towards life becomes more positive. They start appreciating […]
National nutrition expert to address need to manage chronic disease during virtual meeting
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 28, 2020)–Americans are failing in their efforts to effectively manage chronic diseases. Such failure has been spotlighted during the current COVID-19 pandemic, which makes people more vulnerable to complications from underlying conditions. In his Keynote Address during the upcoming 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of The North American […]
Water Valley graduate leading nation’s first 100% halal public-school nutrition program
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Joshua Bain, a 2007 Water Valley High School graduate, is leading the nation’s first 100% halal public-school nutrition program. © Contributed / Joshua Bain Joshua Bain catering with nutritionist Enas Maki. Halal is the dietary standard as prescribed in the Qur’an, which is the central religious text of Islam. Bain is […]
‘Nutrition must be part of COVID-19 recovery plan for children’
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Angela Onwuzoo The President, Federation of African Nutrition Societies, Prof. Ngozi Nnam, says failure of governments in the African region to include nutrition in the COVID-19 recovery plan will result in drastic increase in wasting of children on the continent. Nnam, a professor of Community and Public Health Nutrition at […]