Future of Food 2013: Partnering to End Domestic Hunger
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Jean Ragalie, RD @ 3:06 PM
Earlier today, National Dairy Council (NDC) joined the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Feeding America and Washington Post Live to continue the conversation about food security in the 21st century. It was an honor to share the room with our nation’s best and brightest experts in food, hunger and nutrition including USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, as we discussed ways to ensure food and nutrition security for all Americans. Read the rest of this entry »
Chef Teaches Fuel Up to Play 60 Students how to Eat Healthy — Repost from DairyGood.org
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Karen Kafer, RD @ 2:08 PM
The following post was taken from Dairy Good, which is brought to you on behalf of those who bring dairy to your table. For more information,visit dairygood.org.
Making healthy, nutrient-rich food choices doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
That’s the key message celebrity chef Victor Albisu taught a group of about twenty Fuel Up to Play 60 students who were on hand today for the Future of Food event in Washington, D.C.
Not only were the students taught about where their food comes from, but also how they can make healthier food choices. Read the rest of this entry »
(Guest Post) Achieving Food Security Vital to Improving Health of Nation
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Karen Kafer, RD @ 11:50 AM
The following post was penned by Ethan A. Bergman, PhD, RDN, CD, FADA, President, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
For the second consecutive year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics had the honor today of co-hosting the Washington Post’s “Future of Food” forum in Washington, D.C. We co-hosted this inspiring and important event with the National Dairy Council and I had the pleasure of making opening remarks at the conference. Discussions ranged from technological innovations to make food more affordable and nutritious, to private-public partnerships that are leading the sustainable food movement in our country.
Dairy Farmers Remain Committed to Feeding Growing Population – Repost from DairyGood.org
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Karen Kafer, RD @ 9:43 AM
The following post was taken from Dairy Good, which is brought to you on behalf of those who bring dairy to your table. For more information,visit dairygood.org.
Our current global food system leaves almost 870 million people hungry each day. That’s why America’s dairy farmers remain committed to helping solve not only our nation’s hunger issues, but those faced by people across the globe.
Moving from Hungry to Healthy
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Karen Kafer, RD @ 11:25 AM
This past weekend I was honored to speak on a panel at the DC Metro Area Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, along with Elizabeth Raines of Feeding America and Steve Graybeal, an area dairy farmer. We discussed the paradox that while over 30% of youth are overweight or obese, simultaneously, one in five children come from homes without enough food – and in many cases, youth are not meeting nutrient recommendations. As noted in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, many children over age two are not meeting recommendations for fiber, vitamin D, calcium and potassium – nutrients critical for normal growth and development. Three out of four of these nutrients are delivered by dairy foods, making dairy an excellent value per calorie. With the average person consuming less than two servings of dairy a day, adding one more serving of dairy can help deliver nutrients needed for health and wellness in an easy and affordable way. Read the rest of this entry »
Healthy Kids Succeed in the Classroom
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Rob Bisceglie @ 9:49 AM
This guest post is from Rob Bisceglie, CEO, Action for Healthy Kids, an organization that fights childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives. Rob was appointed CEO of Action for Healthy Kids in January 2008, bringing fifteen years of diverse non-profit experience in management, operations, development, and strategic and operational planning, and check out his full bio here.
Intellectually, I think people are beginning to understand that healthy kids are better learners. It just makes sense. But alarmingly, one-third of the kids in this country are overweight or obese. A less healthy lifestyle jeopardizes their health and their ability to learn.
As CEO of Action for Healthy Kids, a nonprofit that works with schools to fight childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity, I’m committed that my organization will do all it can to ensure that eventually all of our kids are healthy so they can succeed in the classroom. And we are making progress. Working with partners like the National Dairy Council, we’re giving kids the keys to health and academic success with programs like Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge, Fuel Up to Play 60 and Students Taking Charge. But we still face real challenges.
To Help Manage Blood Pressure as a Part of a Healthy Diet, Think Dairy: One Helpful Option from the Fridge
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Isabell Maples, M.Ed., RD @ 10:25 AM
I was shocked when my daughter told me that her blood pressure had been high at her doctor’s visit. She went on to say that her blood pressure was elevated initially but that the second reading was okay. The nurse told her not to worry but my daughter was still a little alarmed.
So her next question to me was whether she should be concerned. Of course, I wanted to reassure her and shout, “no!” After all, 22 year olds should not have to worry about hypertension. Read the rest of this entry »
Give the Gift of Health to Mom
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Karen Kafer, RD @ 9:46 AM
This Mother’s Day, skip the flowers and chocolate, and give your mom something she really can appreciate—the gift of health. Mothers are constantly caring for others, but this year, take this opportunity to make mom’s health a priority. We’ve laid out some simple steps mom can do to live a healthier life. Read the rest of this entry »
Protein at Breakfast and Throughout the Day: Maximizing the Benefits of Protein
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Judith Jarvis, MS, RD @ 12:42 PM
Research is showing that eating protein throughout the day, rather than consuming most of it at lunch and dinner, is a way to maximize the benefits of protein for muscles. Some experts suggest consuming within the range of 20 to 30 grams of high quality protein at each meal. Breakfast is typically lower in protein than other meals, so helping consumers focus on eating foods for breakfast that contain high-quality protein, such as dairy foods, is a good strategy for helping them make the most of the protein in their meals. Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrate National Strawberry Month
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Karen Kafer, RD @ 12:31 PM
Did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? We hope you are as excited as us to celebrate the love of strawberries and take notice of all the value this delicious fruit has to offer. So don’t let May pass you by without treating yourself and your family to some delicious strawberry delights in celebration! Read the rest of this entry »
