The fun continues with another teeny-tiny excerpt from the course Plant-Based Eating Pattern: Vegetables. Here's Tuber 102...

Here's the last installment of the Dietary Guidelines Nutrients of Concern series. Since the guidelines advise people to "Choose foods that provide more potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D, which are nutrients of concern in American diets," we've focused on discussing one of these nutrients per week. This week, we're going to talk about vitamin D...

What is potassium? Why is it a nutrient of concern? How can people increase their potassium intake? What impact does potassium have on health? Get the answers to all these questions -- and more! -- in today's post!

I just got back from the 2015 USDA MyPlate National Partners in Person Meeting and I have so much to tell you!

Did you know that July is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month? We're celebrating with a comprehensive post about the symptoms, complications, testing, and treatment options for hemochromatosis...

It's time for a closer look at hemochromatosis! In this post, you can learn about the 3 types of hemochromatosis, along with their symptoms and effects on health. Keep your eyes peeled for a PDF handout too!