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.
Understand Food Insecurity: Hunger and Health 101. This National Nutrition Month, Feeding America explains the connections between food security and health.
USDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic. The USDA recently made the decision to continue its pandemic-era support for allowing schools the flexibility they need to provide food to children outside of traditional in-school meals.
In One Year a Billion Tons of Food Got Wasted — Mostly at Home. New data from 2019 explains the scope and environmental impacts of food waste in homes around the world.