A recent University of Georgia study reveals that school-prepared lunches significantly improve the diets of students -- particularly benefiting low-income and non-Hispanic Black students by increasing whole grain consumption and reducing saturated fat intake. Findings advocate for broader access to healthy, free meals for all students, urging federal government action.
Weston High School in Washington state's Arlington Public Schools has introduced a vending machine offering free breakfast and lunch all day, addressing food insecurity concerns and aiming to boost attendance and graduation rates. School principal Andrea Dixon-Hundredmark believes the initiative will help students focus on learning by ensuring they have access to meals throughout the day, regardless of what time they arrive.
Cranberries are high in antioxidants and healthful nutrients, but cranberry juice may have added sugars, according to registered dietitian Abbey Sharp. Sharp says generally eating a piece of whole fruit with its fiber intact helps regulate blood sugar spikes, but eating a balanced meal that includes fiber, protein or healthful fat when drinking a fruit juice like cranberry juice may also help slow the body's sugar response.
A consensus statement published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology focused on helping prepare families who plan to build their child's tolerance to common food allergens, including giving oral immunotherapy to children, as well as alternative therapies and options to OIT, such as continued food avoidance. The researchers used the Delphi methodology to agree on statements and themes, including consent forms, standard operating procedures and processes.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf has urged Congress to approve legislation that will require food manufacturers to test products imported into the US for lead contamination. Califf said the agency could serve as the referee in enforcing Congress' rule, while the manufacturers would serve as the first line of defense against violations.
The US plans to work with 50 other nations on a testing, preparedness, surveillance and communication strategy to help countries better address future pandemics. The Global Health Security Strategy aims to protect populations worldwide and "make the United States stronger, safer, and healthier than ever before at this critical moment," said President Joe Biden, who is looking for $1.2 billion in global health safety funding in his latest budget proposal.
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