Senate passes 'MAHA' health and nutrition bill after heated debate over SNAP rules and school-lunch costs The Senate passed House File 2676, the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) package, after debate about SNAP purchasing rules, removal of synthetic food dyes in school meals, screen-time limits and implementation costs; the final vote was 30–15.

The Iowa Senate just passed the controversial 'MAHA' bill aimed at transforming health and nutrition standards, but not without fierce debate over its potential costs and implications!

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“One drink” isn’t always one drink.

Alcohol content and portion sizes matter more than most people realize. Moderation is about context, not just numbers.

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Caffeine shows up in more places than coffee. Tea, soda, energy drinks, chocolate, and some medications contain it. For many adults, moderate intake can fit into a balanced routine, but timing and total amount may affect sleep and energy.

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Good For You Green Foods | Nutritional Benefits of Green Fruits and Vegetables — Real World Nutrition Green foods like spinach, broccoli, avocados, green tea, apples, and green chile provide fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that support overall health. Learn why these foods deserve a...

Green foods bring more to meals than color. Many provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that support health.

Leafy greens, broccoli, avocados, apples, green tea, and more.

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HHS and Education Secretaries announce 40-hour nutrition curriculum at 53 medical schools HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a voluntary initiative enrolling 53 medical schools in 31 states to add at least 40 hours of nutrition education across four years; a public website (hhs.gov/nutrition-education) lists participating schools and invites others to join.

A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform medical education with 40 hours of nutrition training in 53 schools nationwide, empowering future doctors to tackle chronic diseases head-on.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lauds Austin school, announces new food pyramid for school meals HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Cunningham Elementary in Austin to highlight the school’s meal program and announced a new "food pyramid," saying the district serves high-quality meals on about $4.20 per student and that two-thirds of that figure covers labor and equipment.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just unveiled a new food pyramid at Cunningham Elementary, celebrating their commitment to serving high-quality meals on a tight budget.

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Iowa House passes broad health bill after rejecting effort to remove ivermectin provision The Iowa House approved House File 2676, a multifaceted health package, on a 65-30 vote after adopting several amendments on medical education, school screen time and physical activity and rejecting an effort to strip a provision allowing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin over the counter.

The Iowa House just passed a sweeping health bill that could reshape school meals, nutrition education, and even access to ivermectin without a prescription!

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Committee unanimously backs 'food as medicine' resolution to coordinate hospital–agriculture pilots The committee approved Senate Joint Resolution 23 to document and coordinate 'food as medicine' pilots—no new budget request—aimed at integrating nutrition interventions into clinical care and supporting local producers; members asked about insurer coverage and pilot data.

Kentucky's health committee just took a groundbreaking step to merge nutrition with healthcare by approving a resolution for 'food as medicine' pilot programs that could transform lives and support local farmers.

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KIPP Texas SHAC: child nutrition updates, menus and advisory committees announced Child nutrition manager Hannah Bishop told the SHAC that KIPP Texas serves all student meals for free under the Community Eligibility Provision and invited parents and staff to join region-specific menu advisory committees for next school year.

KIPP Texas is serving up free meals for every student, and they want your input on next year's menu—get involved and make your voice heard!

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Hands on learning in N416 Nutrition Education and Counseling 💬🥗

Students practiced Motivational Interviewing and worked in pairs to create SMART nutrition goals, building practical skills to support lasting behavior change.

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Surprise! Turns out, our eyes are pretty lousy at guessing calories. So why stress over every number? Just let yourself enjoy what you eat. Food’s supposed to be fun, not a math test.

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Council OKs five‑year lease with Newark Beth Israel for food/pharmacy/WIC services; residents ask for monitoring Council approved a five‑year lease with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center to operate a food/pharmacy and WIC‑adjacent services in city‑owned space. Residents and council members welcomed added nutrition and WIC support but asked for clarity on rent terms and monitoring of program delivery.

Newark is set to supercharge nutrition services for families by partnering with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, but residents are demanding clarity on rent terms and oversight!

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A snack is just a smaller eating occasion. It can be minimally processed or packaged. Both can fit. Protein and fiber often help with fullness and steady energy. Flexibility matters more than labels.
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Senate Health Committee reports several professional and technical bills to the calendar The committee advanced a set of technical and professional bills including a nurse/physician nutrition CE requirement, a honey‑producer retail threshold change, podiatry practice modernization and a respite‑care exemption expansion; votes were recorded and each bill was sent to calendar or the next committee.

Tennessee's Senate Health Committee just advanced a series of impactful bills that could reshape healthcare and support local producers—are you ready for the changes?

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Panel advances bill to bar SNAP purchases of candy and soda if federal waiver is updated The Committee on Welfare Reform voted to advance HB 27-38, which would direct the secretary for children and families to obtain an updated Food and Nutrition Service waiver to prohibit SNAP purchases of candy and soft drinks under a clarified Oklahoma definition. The committee adopted technical and timing amendments before passing the bill out favorably.

A pivotal bill aiming to restrict SNAP purchases of candy and soda just advanced, igniting heated debate over public health versus access for low-income families.

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What Are Carbohydrates? Fiber, Starch, and Sugar Explained | Real World Nutrition Podcast Episode 228 — Real World Nutrition Carbohydrates are one of the most debated nutrients in modern nutrition conversations. In this episode, fiber, starch, and sugar are clearly explained, along with how they function in the body and why...

Carbohydrates are often debated, but rarely defined clearly.
Fiber, starch, and sugar are not metabolically identical. Understanding the differences changes the conversation.
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Nebraska hearing on ‘Real Food Act’ spotlights divide between agriculture and dietitians The Health and Human Services Committee heard hours of testimony on LB1194, the "Real Food Act," which would codify recent USDA dietary guidance in state law. Supporters from agriculture called it an educational tool to promote local foods; registered dietitians warned state guidelines could conflict with federal rules and risk federal nutrition funding.

Senator Tanya Storer's "Real Food Act" is sparking heated debate in Nebraska, as supporters champion local foods while dietitians warn of potential conflicts with federal nutrition guidelines.

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Genetics influence heart health, but daily habits matter more. Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, activity, sleep, and stress all affect cardiovascular risk. Small, repeatable lifestyle choices can shift risk meaningfully over time. #RealWorldNutrition #HeartHealth #NutritionEducation

Heart health is influenced by far more than one nutrient or one meal. Eating patterns, physical activity, sleep, stress, and social factors all affect cardiovascular risk. Sustainable habits tend to support heart health better than extremes.
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Senate committee adopts amendments to SNAP sugar-restriction bill, advances measure 11-5 The Senate committee adopted two amendments to SB57, which would allow the state to seek a federal SNAP waiver to bar high-sugar beverages and certain confections; sponsors said benefits are not cut, critics warned of administrative burdens and equity concerns. The bill advanced on an 11-5 favorable report.

Senator Orr's new bill aims to limit sugary snack purchases under SNAP, sparking a heated debate over health benefits versus potential burdens on small retailers.

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HealthDay takes you on a tour of the Yale Teaching Kitchen, where patients with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more learn to cook for life.

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One reason soup works so well in colder weather is flexibility. Leftover vegetables, beans, grains, and proteins can all be used. That supports both nutrition and food budgets.
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Committee backs requirement for physician nutrition education tied to rural health grant A joint policy committee moved Senate Bill 2401 out of committee after adopting a narrow amendment. The bill would require at least one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health each physician renewal cycle and was presented as part of North Dakota's rural health transformation application to CMS.

North Dakota is on the brink of revolutionizing healthcare with a new bill requiring every physician to deepen their knowledge of nutrition and metabolic health!

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Names of Added Sugars Explained: How to Spot Them on Food Labels — Real World Nutrition Learn what added sugars are, how they differ from naturally occurring sugars, and the many names they appear under on food labels. An evidence-based guide to reading ingredient lists with confidence.

Added sugars have many names and most are not obvious. Understanding sugar aliases and how they appear on ingredient lists makes food labels more useful and less misleading.
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Abington Board hears triennial student wellness review, administration recommends no policy changes The board received the district’s triennial student wellness assessment required under federal law; Dr. Robert Rosenthal said the review showed the district meets or exceeds federal standards and the administration recommended no modifications to board policy.

The Abington Board of School Directors just received a glowing triennial review of its student wellness policy, revealing that the district not only meets but exceeds federal standards!

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Farm to School advocates ask Senate panel for $500,000 each to sustain local-food and early-childhood programs The Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network asked the Senate Health & Welfare Committee to support $500,000 in level funding each for the Farm to School and Local Food Incentive programs, citing increased local purchasing and goals to reach 30% local food in schools by 2030.

Vermont advocates are rallying for $500,000 each to sustain vital Farm to School and Local Food programs, aiming to boost local purchasing to 30% by 2030—find out why this matters!

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