Nutrition Education

Common Threads Convenes Health and Education Experts for Free Educator Wellness Summit, July 13-14

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Health, Articles, Spirituality, Meditation, Mind–body interventions, Buddhist meditation, Mindfulness, Plum Village Tradition, Wellness, Mental health, Nutrition Education

The summit will include presentations from more than 20 speakers from organizations such as Common Threads, Brighter Bites, After-School All-Stars, and FRESHFARM Foodprints.

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  • The summit will include presentations from more than 20 speakers from organizations such as Common Threads, Brighter Bites, After-School All-Stars, and FRESHFARM Foodprints.
  • Dialogue will center around mindfulness and social emotional learning, movement in the classroom, financial health and literacy, nutrition, culinary education, and gardening education.
  • Presentations include "Movement for Mental Health," "Nourishing Your Body Through Food," "Mindful Art and Social-Emotional Learning," and "Achieving Financial Health."
  • Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness.

Let’s Eat Healthy™ Honors Four California-based Educators with Leadership Award During Teacher Appreciation Week

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Dairy Council of California

Recipients intentionally integrated nutrition education into their curriculum using complementary subjects to support student health and well-being.

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  • Recipients intentionally integrated nutrition education into their curriculum using complementary subjects to support student health and well-being.
  • Congratulations to this year\xe2\x80\x99s Let\xe2\x80\x99s Eat Healthy Leadership Award recipients:\nJaime Brown, a teacher on special assignment in Madera, California.
  • It brings people together and is something all students and their families can relate to.\xe2\x80\x9d\nScott Brown, a physical education teacher in Fresno, California.
  • The Let\xe2\x80\x99s Eat Healthy Educator Recognition Program is part of Let\xe2\x80\x99s Eat Healthy \xe2\x84\xa2, a movement launched by Dairy Council of California to empower healthier communities.

Farm to School Act Will Support Child Nutrition Programs and Local Food Systems in Rebuilding From Pandemic

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Rural community development, Articles, School meal programs in the United States, Food politics, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Sustainable agriculture, Food and drink, Farm-to-school, School meal, Local food, United States Department of Agriculture, Nutrition Education

A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.

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  • A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.
  • When the pandemic began, school nutrition professionals, educators, and local food producers were some of the first people to step up and ensure the ongoing care of children and families.
  • Over the last 15 years, farm to school programs have helped thousands of schools connect students with real, healthy foods.
  • Today, USDA has awarded over $52 million through Farm to School Grants, funding 719 projects reaching 21 million students in 47,000 schools.

Medifast-Sponsored Survey Reveals U.S. Adults' Healthy Eating Priorities for 2021

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Nutrition, Food science, Human nutrition, Self-care, Health, Nutrition Education

72% of those prioritizing their nutrition just as much as or more than last year say they're doing so to improve their long-term health.

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  • 72% of those prioritizing their nutrition just as much as or more than last year say they're doing so to improve their long-term health.
  • Over one-third of respondents (35%) are overwhelmed by all the information available on the topic of nutrition.
  • Education also plays a vital role in overcoming difficulty around eating healthy, with nearly half (47%) of all U.S. adults saying that learning how to establish healthy habits and/or learning more about healthy nutrition would allow them to make healthier food choices.
  • To address the barriers many face in eating healthy, OPTAVIA offers a proprietary system built around healthy habit creation, clinically proven plans and scientifically developed products all reinforced through Coach and Community support.

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Launches First Installment of its "Food as Medicine" Course to Fill Physician and Clinician Nutrition Knowledge Gap

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Lifestyle medicine, Practice of medicine, Medicine, Nutrition Education, Draft:American College of Lifestyle Medicine

"Yet most physicians and medical professionals receive few hours of clinical nutrition education throughout their formal training.

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  • "Yet most physicians and medical professionals receive few hours of clinical nutrition education throughout their formal training.
  • The course will also include nutrition considerations for various lifecycle stages and special populations, nutrition and scope of practice, and pharmaceutical implications in food as medicine practice.
  • The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 3.0 maintenance of certification credits for this learning activity.
  • Jean Tips, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 19719835383 x 119, [email protected]

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Launches First Installment of its "Food as Medicine" Course to Fill Physician and Clinician Nutrition Knowledge Gap

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Nutrition, Lifestyle medicine, Practice of medicine, Nutrition Education, Clinical nutrition, Draft:American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Dietary choices have such a profound impact on health, all clinicians should possess knowledge of food as medicine.

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  • Dietary choices have such a profound impact on health, all clinicians should possess knowledge of food as medicine.
  • "Yet most physicians and medical professionals receive few hours of clinical nutrition education throughout their formal training.
  • The course will also include nutrition considerations for various lifecycle stages and special populations, nutrition and scope of practice, and pharmaceutical implications in food as medicine practice.
  • ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the nation's medical professional society dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system.

Dairy Council of California Celebrates National Nutrition Month With Release of ‘The Healthy Eating TABLE’

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Health, Dietetics, Nutrition, Articles, Dietitian, Dairy Council of California, Nutritionist, Nutrition Education, Healthy diet, Diet

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization, is proud to announce the release of The Healthy Eating TABLE , a scientific review that translates, amplifies and bridges the latest evidence in nutrition and dairy science.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization, is proud to announce the release of The Healthy Eating TABLE , a scientific review that translates, amplifies and bridges the latest evidence in nutrition and dairy science.
  • People eat different combinations of foods over time, rather than single nutrients in isolation, said Ashley Rosales, registered dietitian nutritionist and director of nutrition science at Dairy Council of California.
  • Creating healthier communities will require multisector collaboration, and having resources to lean on like The Healthy Eating TABLE will support those efforts.
  • For over a century, Dairy Council of California has elevated the health of children and families through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating habits.

Healthy for Life® 20 by 20 Marks Five Year Milestone by Reporting on Healthy Menu Innovation and Announcing Expanded Nutrition Education

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Monday, March 1, 2021
MEN, Other Health, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Professional services, Family, Consumer, Food, Beverage, Fitness & Nutrition, Retail, Other Professional Services, Women, Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, the American Heart Association, Aramark

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210301005848/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210301005848/en/
    Aramark and the American Heart Association marked the five-year milestone of their Healthy For Life 20 By 20 initiative, created to help improve the health of all Americans through better nutrition and lifestyle habits, by reporting on healthy menu innovation and announcing expanded nutrition education, for National Nutrition Month (March).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since 2015, Healthy for Life 20 By 20 has helped millions of people lead healthier lives.
  • Developing an extensive nutrition education curriculum thats been used by more than 800 community organizations across the U.S.
  • These Healthy for Life videos are the latest addition to the online resources accessible for facilitators of the community education program.

Dairy Council of California Releases New Let’s Eat Healthy Nutrition Curriculum for Grades K-2

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Health, Articles, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Dairy Council of California, Human nutrition, Healthy diet

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization, proudly announces the release of Lets Eat Healthy K-2 Nutrition Curriculum , its newly refreshed, grade-specific resources designed to teach students about nutrition and build skills to establish healthy eating habits.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization, proudly announces the release of Lets Eat Healthy K-2 Nutrition Curriculum , its newly refreshed, grade-specific resources designed to teach students about nutrition and build skills to establish healthy eating habits.
  • Lets Eat Healthy K-2 Nutrition Curriculum is part of a K-12 nutrition program that provides educators with instructional resources developed using the latest in nutrition science, Common Core State Standards and behavior change theory.
  • Available online and in print, the age-appropriate nutrition curriculum teaches students how to make informed, nutritious food choices and build agricultural literacy.
  • Lets Eat Healthy Nutrition Curriculum and resources are always free for California-based educators and health professionals.

Kick-Start National Nutrition Month With Exercise, Healthy Eating, and a Regimen of Dietary Supplements

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Articles, Nutrition Education, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitian

PALM BEACH, FL, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Addiction, a health and wellness company, urges everyone to take stock of their health and nutrition regimen during National Nutrition Month in March.

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  • PALM BEACH, FL, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Addiction, a health and wellness company, urges everyone to take stock of their health and nutrition regimen during National Nutrition Month in March.
  • Awarenessdays.com describes National Nutrition Month as a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Marcuss support for National Nutrition Month is not surprising since she has dedicated her professional life to helping people live healthier lives.
  • And learn about dietary supplements that can bolster your healthy lifestyle choices, Marcus said.