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Fwd: New Workshop Summary: Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior?
by Joanne P. IKEDA 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

It takes awhile to plow through this report, but the content is very engaging and stimulating. If you are interested in developing programs that are effective, this treatise is a "must." Start browsing and you will soon be tempted to slow down and consider what is being said. Joanne ikeda On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 6:06 AM, Health and Medicine Division (HMD) < HMDnews-list(a)nas.edu> wrote: > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > New Publication Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact > Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior? Workshop Summary > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > On September 3–4, 2015, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, > and Medicine’s Food and Nutrition Board convened a workshop in Washington, > DC, to discuss how communications and marketing impact consumer knowledge, > skills, and behavior around food, nutrition, and healthy eating. The > workshop was divided into three sessions, each with specific goals that > were developed by the planning committee. Session 1 described the current > state of the science concerning the role of consumer education, health > communications and marketing, commercial brand marketing, health literacy, > and other forms of communication in affecting consumer knowledge, skills, > and behavior with respect to food safety, nutrition, and other > health matters. Session 2 explored how scientific information is > communicated, including the credibility of the source and of the > communicator, the clarity and usability of the information, misconceptions/ > misinformation, and the impact of scientific communication on policy > makers and the role of policy as a macro-level channel of communication. > Session 3 explored the current state of the science concerning how food > literacy can be strengthened through communication tools and strategies. > *Tweet about it:* > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > New summary on #foodliteracy & how communications impact consumer > knowledge, skills, & behavior: http://ow.ly/4n4Mkl #NASEMfoodforum > Read the Report > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine > View this email in your browser > <http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591de5c2c&id=3eef4813c9…> > Copyright © 2016 National Academy of Sciences, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this because you opted in to get emails from the Health > and Medicine Division. > > *Our mailing address is:* > National Academy of Sciences > 500 Fifth Street NW > Washington, DC 20001 > > Add us to your address book > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591de5…> > > > Visit us: http://nationalacademies.org/HMD > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > If you no longer want to receive emails from this list, update your > subscription preferences > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/profile?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591d…> > . > If you no longer want to receive any email updates from the Health and > Medicine Division, unsubscribe > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > . > > > > -- *Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD* *Nutritionist Emeritus* *Department of Nutritional Sciences* *University of California, Berkeley* *Current address: 1777 View Drive* * San Leandro, CA 94577* *Phone (510) 895-5300* *Email*: jikeda(a)berkeley.edu

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Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist position at Kansas State University
by Tandalayo Kidd 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

The College of Human Ecology, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health and Kansas State University Research and Extension (KSRE) seek applications for an Assistant Professor and Adult and Aging Nutrition Extension Specialist. The position is a tenure-track, full-time, 12 month appointment. The successful candidate will provide statewide leadership for nutrition education programs focusing on normal nutrition, chronic disease prevention and management, and other special needs of adults and seniors. Review of applications begins March 18, 2016. For more information about this position, go to http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment/20160215-fndh-asst-prof.html -- Tandalayo Kidd, PhD, RD, LPN Associate Professor/Extension Specialist Kansas State University Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health 203 Justin Hall 1324 Lovers Lane Manhattan, KS 66506 Office: 785-532-0154 Fax: 785-532-1678 martan(a)k-state.edu www.ksre.ksu.edu/humannutrition

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Fwd: [Nutrition_Reports] Fwd: Food Politics
by Joanne P. IKEDA 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM, Kathrynne fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com [Nutrition_Reports] < Nutrition_Reports(a)yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > > > Food Politics <http://www.foodpolitics.com> > ------------------------------ > > The fuss over previously unpublished data from the Minnesota Heart Study > <http://www.foodpolitics.com/2016/04/the-fuss-over-previously-unpublished-da…> > > Posted: 27 Apr 2016 05:02 AM PDT > > A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned several new studies > <http://www.foodpolitics.com/2016/04/must-reads-in-food-politics-this-week/> > that elicited much media attention. I am now getting around to them. > > Let’s start with the article in the BMJ > <http://www.foodpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/dietheartres.pdf> about > newly discovered data from the Minnesota Heart Study purportedly casting > doubt on the risks of saturated fat (here’s what the Washington Post said > about it > <http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=decf42c6749bdc955c0393bf50b1f230e397701c2b3…> > ). > > The BMJ article concluded: > > Findings from the Minnesota Coronary Experiment add to growing evidence > that incomplete publication has contributed to overestimation of the > benefits of replacing saturated fat with vegetable oils rich in linoleic > acid. > > I’ve been at this game long enough to guess that any statement suggesting > that everything you thought you knew about nutrition is wrong ought to > raise red flags and call for more than the usual degree of skepticism. > > Here are some sensible and, yes, skeptical comments about this study: > > *From Julia Belluz of Vox > <http://www.vox.com/2015/11/24/9782098/dietary-fat-saturated-fat-good-or-bad>* > > But there were a few major problems with the research. The study involved > men and women of an average age of 52 who had been admitted to a nursing > home and six state mental health hospitals because they were sick. The > researchers who conducted the meta-analysis note the “results are not > necessarily generalizable to populations without mental illnesses or living > outside nursing homes.” > > Another issue: The study followed 9,423 women and men, but only a quarter > of the participants followed the diets for more than a year. Altering one’s > diet for a short period of time — especially in old age — would not > necessarily affect one’s long-term health risks…. > > …Some of the biggest controversies surround saturated fats. Scientists > disagree about the extent to which saturated fats contribute to important > health outcomes like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The available > research does suggest, however, that there are health benefits from > replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet, and that eating > lots of nutrient-poor carbs (like sugary cereals, soda, and white bread) > instead of fat is a bad idea. > > *From **David Katz, to whom I am often grateful for taking on such > things, writes* > <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vegetables-vegetable-oils-dairy-fat-please-d…>that > this study > > tested something that nobody expert in nutrition is recommending: an > extremely high dose of omega-6, linoleic acid…we already got the memo that > this is a dubious proposition. > > With all due respect to the BMJ authors, I personally found it a bit odd > that they stated the following: “*A key component of dietary guidelines > has long been to replace saturated fat with oils rich in linoleic acid*…” > The current *Dietary Guidelines for Americans > <http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/>*, let alone the far > better > <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2015-dietary-guidelines-plate-full-politics-…> > *2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report*, make no such > recommendation. Searching for any mention of linoleic acid, I found it only > in the appendices in the context of descriptions and definitions, not in > any of the actionable guidance. While the current *Dietary Guidelines* do > recommend limiting saturated fat intake, the replacement encouraged is a > balance of healthful oils, such as olive, and the fats found natively in, > as noted, nuts, seeds, avocado, and fish. > > *From Martijn Katan,* *the Dutch lipid biochemist > <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martijn_Katan>* who did the original work > demonstrating the cholesterol-raising effects of trans fats, writes in an > e-mail: > > I have not had time to study the BMJ article on the Minnesota Heart Study > in detail. However, some of my colleagues did, and I think that their > conclusions are correct: > > 1. The randomized trial itself showed no effect on disease or death > 2. This was to be expected because most subjects were on the diet for > less than 1 year. This was due to the change in regime for psychiatric > patients that took place during that period, which essentially caused the > trial to fail. Lowering cholesterol by 14% for one year does not noticably > affect CVD risk. > 3. The relation of a larger fall in cholesterol with a larger risk of > mortality did not emerge from the randomized study; subjects were not > randomized to various levels of cholesterol lowering. It is an > observational association. The question than arises which causes which. > Various occult diseases, notably cancer, cause cholesterol to fall as the > disease progresses. This also explains the association seen in > observational studies between low cholesterol and cancer. That observation > led me to think up in 1985 the technique now known as ‘Mendelian > Randomization’ [1]. Application of that technique showed that the > association of low cholesterol and cancer is indeed spurious [2]. > > The only new thing about the present study is that they revived the long > disproved hypothesis that lowering cholesterol causes various diseases. > Hundreds of thousands of patients in statin trials have proven this wrong…. > > [1] Katan, M.B., 1986. Apolipoprotein E isoforms, serum cholesterol, and > cancer. Lancet 1, 507–8. > > [2] Trompet, S.,et al ., 2009. Apolipoprotein E genotype, plasma > cholesterol, and cancer: a Mendelian randomization study. Am J Epidemiol > 170, 1415–21. > > *My bottom line on this one* > > It confirms the value of basic dietary advice: Eat a variety of relatively > unprocessed foods, mostly plants (fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts), > balance calories, and enjoy what you eat! > > Do this and food fatty acids will balance out too and you won’t need to > give them another thought. > > *The moral* > > Whenever you read a headline suggesting that everything you know about > nutrition is wrong, roll your eyes, eat something delicious, and wait for > confirming studies to come along before deciding to ignore that basic > advice. > You are subscribed to email updates from Food Politics by Marion Nestle > <http://www.foodpolitics.com>. > To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now > <https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=yu3pyHtMI18Tmf1sUtx3WC…> > . Email delivery powered by Google > Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United > States > > __._,_.___ > ------------------------------ > Posted by: Kathrynne <fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com> > ------------------------------ > Reply via web post > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/message…> > • Reply to sender > <fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com?subject=Re%3A%20Fwd%3A%20Food%20Politics> > • Reply to group > <Nutrition_Reports(a)yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Fwd%3A%20Food%20Politics> > • Start a New Topic > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/newtopi…> > • Messages in this topic > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/topics/…> > (21) > ------------------------------ > Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app > <https://yho.com/1wwmgg> > Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today! > ------------------------------ > -- > Kathrynne Holden > "Parkinson's disease: Guidelines for Medical Nutrition > Therapy" > http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ > Visit Your Group > <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmOGR…> > > > [image: Yahoo! 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Food Navigator: Monsanto Hits Back at MEP Vote on GE Crops in Africa
by Chris McCullum 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

For those of you following developments related to GE foods and crops, see this important update from Food Navigator. It should be of particular interest to those persons in the Division of International Nutrition Education also referred to as DINE. Best regards, Chris McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN, LD Food and Nutrition Consultant, Speaker and Writer Cypress, TX http://www.foodnavigator.com/Policy/Monsanto-hits-back-at-MEP-vote-on-GM-in…

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Fw: New Urban Agriculture Toolkit released by USDA
by Chris McCullum 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

Dear SNEEZEers: Some of you may be interested in this new Urban Agriculture Toolkit developed by USDA. See the below email for more information. Cheers, Chris McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN, LD Food and Nutrition Consultant, Speaker and Writer Cypress, TX ________________________________ From: nefood-request(a)elist.tufts.edu <nefood-request(a)elist.tufts.edu> on behalf of Arruda, Rose (AGR) <rose.arruda(a)state.ma.us> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 2:22 PM To: nefood(a)elist.tufts.edu Subject: [NEFOOD] New Urban Agriculture Toolkit released by USDA USDA Unveils New 'Urban Agriculture Toolkit' for Urban Farmers and Agri-business Entrepreneurs Online Resource Draws on USDA's and Partners' Experience with Launching and Sustaining Urban Agriculture Operations Points Producers to Helpful Financial and Technical Resources WASHINGTON, April 29, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the USDA Urban Agriculture Toolkit<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, a new resource created by USDA's Know Your Farmer team to help entrepreneurs and community leaders successfully create jobs and increase access to healthy food through urban agriculture. From neighborhood gardens grown on repurposed lots, to innovative mobile markets and intensive hydroponic and aquaculture operations, urban food production is rapidly growing into a mature business sector in cities across the country. "Urban agriculture helps strengthen the health and social fabric of communities while creating economic opportunities for farmers and neighborhoods," Vilsack said. "USDA's Urban Agriculture Toolkit compiles guidance from our Know Your Farmer team and many private partners into one comprehensive resource to help small-scale producers manage all aspects of their business. From protecting soil health to marketing to schools and grocery store chains, USDA has tools to meet the needs of this new breed of innovative urban farmer and small business owner." Industry estimates show U.S. local food sales totaled at least $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008, and experts anticipate that value to hit $20 billion by 2019. The numbers also show that these opportunities are helping to drive job growth in agriculture, increase entrepreneurship and expand food access and choice. USDA's Toolkit is an electronic document that helps urban and small farms navigate more than 70 helpful resources, including technical assistance and financing opportunities. It focuses on some of the most pressing challenges confronting urban producers such as land access, soil quality, water resources, capital and financing, infrastructure, market development, production strategies, and applying for federal, state or private foundation grants. University extension service partners in Chicago and Indianapolis helped develop cost estimates for starting urban farms and the toolkit includes information on best practices and check lists for start-ups and early-stage producers planning outdoor or indoor operations. Some of the USDA resources featured in the Toolkit include: * Natural Resources Conservation Service technical and financial assistance for drip irrigation and seasonal high tunnels to extend the growing season. * Farm Services Agency microloans that provide up to $50,000 in financing for equipment, working capital or other expenses. * Food and Nutrition Service assistance to help urban farmers become authorized to accept SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefit cards. * Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Market Promotion Program grants that support direct-to-consumer marketing activities in cities, and Local Food Promotion Program grants that support food hubs, farm-to-retail, and related projects. * National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program support for field trials in urban settings and urban farm planning and marketing guides. Vilsack made the announcement today during an event opening a new school community garden at Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore. The idea for the Toolkit was originally conceived at a USDA Urban Agriculture roundtable held nearby in Baltimore last spring. A key result of that meeting was the creation of USDA's Urban Agriculture Working Group (UAWG) that has assembled an inventory of existing department resources and worked to make them more readily accessible. The UAWG continues to actively engage urban producers around the country to identify evolving needs and support their success as a positive socioeconomic force in their communities. Several Baltimore organizations in the vanguard of urban agriculture have developed resources that are included in the Toolkit as models for other communities like the City Farm Alliance's Urban Agriculture How-To Guide, the Community Law Center's Urban Agriculture Law Project Manual and the Green Pattern Book that helps local leaders map and identify productive new uses for vacant land. During the event, Vilsack also highlighted expansion of a partnership between USDA and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, increasing the number of opportunities for young people in Baltimore to serve as AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates, earning valuable professional and life experience while serving their community. These AmeriCorps members will serve with the Maryland Out of School Time (MOST) Network to provide summer opportunities for Baltimore City residents. They will join the more than 1,400 AmeriCorps members currently serving institutions and organizations throughout the city, including Frederick Douglass High School. The Urban Agriculture Toolkit and the UAWG are part of USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative (KYF2) supporting the Obama Administration's work to strengthen economic bonds between rural and urban areas. Launched in 2009, KYF2 breaks down silos and takes stock of USDA programs that support the growing demand for local and regional food systems. Visit the KYF2 website at www.usda.gov/knowyourfarmer<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> to find local and regional food system resources in your community. Learn more about the $1 billion USDA has invested in 40,000 projects to develop local market opportunities at https://medium.com/usda-results<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> as USDA celebrates Know your Farmer Month in April. # If you have questions about USDA activities, please visit our Ask the Expert<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> page. This feature is designed to assist you in obtaining the information you are seeking. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). Rose Arruda Urban Agriculture Coordinator Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources 251 Causeway St., Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114 Desk 617-626-1849 Cell: 617-851-3644

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Fwd: [Nutrition_Reports] Nutrient supplements can give antidepressants a boost | EurekAlert! Science News
by Joanne P. IKEDA 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Kathrynne fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com <fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com> [Nutrition_Reports]* < Nutrition_Reports(a)yahoogroups.com> Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016 Subject: [Nutrition_Reports] Nutrient supplements can give antidepressants a boost | EurekAlert! Science News To: "Nutrition_Reports(a)yahoogroups.com" <Nutrition_Reports(a)yahoogroups.com>, RDIFM_forum(a)yahoogroups.com Public Release: 26-Apr-2016 Nutrient supplements can give antidepressants a boost International evidence review gives thumbs up to omega-3s University of Melbourne An international evidence review has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression. Omega 3 fish oils, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)*, methylfolate (bioactive form of folate) and Vitamin D, were all found to boost the effects of medication. University of Melbourne and Harvard researchers examined 40 clinical trials worldwide, alongside a systematic review of the evidence for using nutrient supplements (known as nutraceuticals) to treat clinical depression in tandem with antidepressants such as SSRIs**, SNRIs^ and tricyclics^^. Head of the ARCADIA Mental Health Research Group at the University of Melbourne, Dr Jerome Sarris, led the meta-analysis, published today in the *American Journal of Psychiatry*. "The strongest finding from our review was that Omega 3 fish oil - in combination with antidepressants - had a statistically significant effect over a placebo," Dr Sarris said. "Many studies have shown Omega 3s are very good for general brain health and improving mood, but this is the first analysis of studies that looks at using them in combination with antidepressant medication. "The difference for patients taking both antidepressants and Omega 3, compared to a placebo, was highly significant. This is an exciting finding because here we have a safe, evidence-based approach that could be considered a mainstream treatment." The University of Melbourne research team also found good evidence for methylfolate, Vitamin D, and SAMe as a mood enhancing therapy when taken with antidepressants. They reported mixed results for zinc, vitamin C and tryptophan (an amino acid). Folic acid didn't work particularly well, nor did inositol. "A large proportion of people who have depression do not reach remission after one or two courses of antidepressant medication," Dr Sarris said. "Millions of people in Australia and hundreds of millions worldwide currently take antidepressants. There's real potential here to improve the mental health of people who have an inadequate response to them." Dr Sarris said medical professionals may be hesitant to prescribe nutraceuticals alongside pharmaceuticals, simply because there has been a lack of scientific evidence around their efficacy. "Medical practitioners are aware of the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids, but are probably unaware that one can combine them with antidepressant medication for a potentially better outcome," he said. The researchers found no major safety concerns in combining the two therapies, but stressed that people on antidepressants should always consult with their health professional before taking nutraceuticals and should be aware these supplements can differ in quality. "We're not telling people to rush out and buy buckets of supplements. Always speak to your medical professional before changing or initiating a treatment," Dr Sarris said. The researchers are currently conducting a National Health and Medical Research Council study using a combination of these nutraceuticals for depression. ### * Notes about definitions: * * SAMe is a molecule that formed naturally in the body. It can also be made in the laboratory. SAMe is involved in the formation, activation, or breakdown of other chemicals in the body, including hormones, proteins, phospholipids, and certain drugs. SAMe is involved in a range of brain chemical processes that are critical to the maintenance of good mood ** SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are a common type of antidepressant that inhibits the brain's re-absorption of the 'feel-good' chemical serotonin. Common types include citalopram, fluoxetine and sertraline. ^ SRNIs: serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a group of antidepressants, and include: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine and venlafaxine, among others. These drugs increase the amount of mood regulating neurotransmitters - noradrenaline and serotonin - in the brain. ^^ tricyclics are first-generation antidepressants, such as doxepin, are designed to increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin, two neurotransmitters, and block the action of acetylcholine, another neurotransmitter. *Disclaimer:* AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system. *Media Contact* Jane Gardner gardner.j(a)unimelb.edu.au <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','gardner.j(a)unimelb.edu.au');> 61-411-758-984 @unimelb <http://www.twitter.com/unimelb> http://www.unimelb.edu.au <http://www.unimelb.edu.au> http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-04/uom-nsc042216.php __._,_.___ ------------------------------ Posted by: Kathrynne <fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','fivestar(a)nutritionucanlivewith.com');>> ------------------------------ Reply via web post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/message…> • Reply to sender <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','fivestar@nutritionucanlivewith.com?subject%5Cx3dRe:+Nutrient+supplements+can+give+antidepressants+a+boost+%7C+EurekAlert!+Science+News');> • Reply to group <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Nutrition_Reports@yahoogroups.com?subject%5Cx3dRe:+Nutrient+supplements+can+give+antidepressants+a+boost+%7C+EurekAlert!+Science+News');> • Start a New Topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/newtopi…> • Messages in this topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/conversations/topics/…> (1) ------------------------------ Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app <https://yho.com/1wwmgg> Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today! ------------------------------ -- Kathrynne Holden "Parkinson's disease: Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ Visit Your Group <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nutrition_Reports/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmbXM…> [image: Yahoo! 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The Guardian: Paris Climate Deal: Countries w About Half of Global Emissions to Join This Year
by Chris McCullum 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

fyi - The Guardian: Paris Climate Deal: Countries w About Half of Global Emissions to Join This Year http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/25/paris-climate-agreement-…

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FNew Healthier CACFP Meal Standards: What you need to know
by Tracy Fox (FNPC) 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

FYI - webinar of interest! Please share. Tracy Fox, MPH, RD President, Food, Nutrition & Policy Consultants, LLC Washington, DC and Culver, IN tracy(a)foodnutritionpolicy.com foodnutritionpolicy.com @TracyFoxRD cell: 301-922-3570 <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=KuiPhwKODvOcnTeoVpDh6elfFrlQq…> New Healthier CACFP Meal Standards: What you need to know May 9, 2016 1:00-2:30 EDT Register here for the webinar <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=adFw6HHMo2eLdR7vGJBtqYjk2o6r6…>. USDA has issued the new healthier meal pattern for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and related programs. Join the Food Research and Action Center and USDA for a webinar on the new rules and USDA’s implementation plans. Learn what you need to know about USDA's recently issued healthier CACFP meal pattern and nutrition standards for: The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Head Start, child care centers, family child care homes, afterschool programs, emergency shelters and adult day care; and School meal programs in school-based PreK. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Speakers: Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary Food and Consumer Services, USDA Jim Weill, Food Research and Action Center Laura Carroll, Child Nutrition Division, USDA A certificate of attendance will be issued. About Us: The Food Research and Action Center (www.frac.org) is the leading national organization working for more effective public and private policies to eradicate domestic hunger and undernutrition. Visit our Web site (www.frac.org <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=63jjfkh%2BuJXJb2O9vVODkulfFrl…>) to learn more. Click here <http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=WjfLxzUEMdueYbwnB%2BEkJulfFrl…> to unsubscribe from this e-mail. <http://www.salsalabs.com/?email>

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Millennium Institute - Sustainability Planning
by Chris McCullum 24 Apr '16

24 Apr '16

Dear SNEEZEers: Please see the website of the Millennium Institute, which is based in the Washington DC metro area. It will be of particular interest to those of you following developments in sustainability. Best regards, Chris McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN, LD Food and Nutrition Consultant, Speaker, and Writer Cypress, TX http://www.millennium-institute.org/ Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: USDA Announces Effort to Strengthen Nutrition among Young Children, Create Healthy Habits Early
by Mimi Wu 22 Apr '16

22 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *USDA Food and Nutrition Service* <usda.fns(a)service.govdelivery.com> Date: Friday, April 22, 2016 Subject: USDA Announces Effort to Strengthen Nutrition among Young Children, Create Healthy Habits Early To: mimiwu(a)gmail.com [image: FNS Press Release] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> USDA Announces Effort to Strengthen Nutrition among Young Children, Create Healthy Habits Early FNS 0006.16 *Contact:* Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 ORLANDO, Fla. April 22, 2016 – Today Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon announced strengthened nutrition standards for food and beverages served to young children and others in day care settings at the annual conference of the National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Sponsors Association. Young children and adults in day care will now receive meals with more whole grains, a greater variety of vegetables and fruits, and less added sugars and solid fats. The science-based standards introduced in this final rule <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> will elevate the nutritional quality of meals and snacks provided under the CACFP to better align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and to be consistent with the meals children receive as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). “Research indicates that America's obesity problem starts young, with obesity rates in preschoolers more than doubling over the last three decades and one in eight preschoolers classified as obese,” said Concannon. “Since taste preference and eating habits develop early in life, CACFP could play a crucial role in the solution. This final rule marks another important step toward ensuring young children have access to the nutrition they need and develop healthy habits that will contribute to their well-being over the long term.” The new meal patterns will improve access to healthy beverages, including low-fat and fat-free milk and water, and encourage breastfeeding for the youngest program participants. These standards reflect the nutritional improvements seen in children across the country since the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. CACFP provides aid to child and adult care institutions and family or group day care homes for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the growth and development of children and the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired disabled persons. Through the CACFP, over 4 million children and nearly 120,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of the care they receive. This is the first major revision of the CACFP meal patterns since the program's inception in 1968 and will require meals and snacks provided through the CACFP to better reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the nutritional issues facing young children and adults today. These changes are a meaningful first step in improving CACFP participants’ access to nutritious foods. Since the inception of CACFP, the most prevalent nutrition-related health problems among participants have shifted from malnutrition to overconsumption, including calories, saturated fats, added sugar, and sodium. These vulnerable populations also tend to under consume of fiber and other essential nutrients. The new standards were carefully designed to make significant, achievable, and cost-neutral improvements to the nutritional quality of the meals and snacks served through CACFP. USDA focused on incremental changes that balance the science behind the nutritional needs of the diverse CACFP participants and the practical abilities of participating centers and day care homes to implement these changes. By setting an implementation date of October 1, 2017, the final rule provides ample lead time for centers and day care homes to learn and understand the new meal pattern standards before they are required to be in full compliance. USDA will provide in-person and online trainings and is developing new resources and training materials, such as menu planning tools, new and updated recipes, and tip sheets, to ensure successful implementation of the new nutrition standards. This announcement is part of USDA's continued commitment to ensuring children and families have access to a healthy diet. Over the past seven years, USDA has enhanced federal nutrition programs, providing a critical safety net for millions of American children and families. Some examples include, updated nutrition standards for school nutrition, the updated WIC package to include whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables, expanding the scope of the SNAP nutrition education program, and supporting an unprecedented growth in the number of farmers markets that accept SNAP and WIC benefits. By expanding access to nutritious foods and increasing awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, USDA programs have made a real difference in the lives of many, promising a brighter, healthier future for our nation. The Child and Adult Care Food Program is one of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service’s 15 nutrition assistance programs, which also include theNational School Lunch Program <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>, Summer Food Service Program <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> (WIC), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. Together, these programs comprise America's nutrition safety net. ## *USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 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This service is provided to you at no charge by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> . ------------------------------ This email was sent to mimiwu(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mimiwu(a)gmail.com');> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: USDA Food and Nutrition Service · 3101 Park Center Drive · Alexandria, VA 22302 · 800-439-1420 [image: Powered by GovDelivery] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>

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