Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.
When the pandemic ends, a healthier ‘normal' could help our obesity crisis. Here's how to create it. A hopeful look at how our current situation could be a catalyst for improving the national food system.
How Food Hubs and Co-Ops Are Overcoming the USDA Farm Box Program's Flaws. An interesting update on the both the challenges and the success of this brand-new federal food assistance program.
Participants' Experiences of the 2018–2019 Government Shutdown and Subsequent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit Disruption Can Inform Future Policy. The experiences of Central Sierra residents were included in this research article, which presents findings on how the disruption in SNAP/CalFresh benefit distribution can negatively affect SNAP recipients.
This series of flyers features information on food safety topics relevant to COVID-19:
- Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue?
- Is Coronavirus a Concern at Grocery Stores?
- Is Coronavirus a Concern with Takeout?
- Is Coronavirus a Concern on Fresh Produce?
- Handwashing and COVID-19