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Walking While You Work?
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that adults who sat for more than 11 hours a day had a 40% chance of dying within 3 years from any cause, compared to those who sat for less than 4 hours a day. The chances increase by 15% fot those who sat for 8 to 11 hours a day, as compared to those who sat for less than 5.
Hot News: "Gluten-Free" Now Standardized on Food Labels
Well, it's official. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized the definition of the term "gluten-free" and is regulating its use on food labels. No longer can manufacturers simply slap that label on their foods without following proper guidelines first...
Snacking with Diabetes
It's been far too long since we cracked the vault to give you a sneak peek at the resources that our Communicating Food for Health members enjoy every day. Today's post is all about diabetes and how to eat healthful snacks that are good for your blood sugar...
Summer Fun and New Resources: Part Two
I'm back with more of my favorite new resources that are making an appearance in our Nutrition Education Store this summer. Which are you most excited about?
Great Class Ideas -- From YOU!
When we held our last contest, we were bowled over by the fantastic responses we got from nutrition educators. It was terribly hard to choose a winner, but we thought we shouldn't end there. Instead, we wanted to share a few of our very favorite class ideas, so that you can get inspired too!
Summer Fun and New Resources: Part One
This summer has been an especially busy one here at Food and Health Communications, and I want to make sure that you don't miss a single thing that could make your life easier! We've been researching, recipe testing, and starting new projects all summer long, devoting ourselves to exciting products that can breathe new life into nutrition education. So, what have we been up to?
80 Slides of Awesome: App 101 Class for Nutrition Educators
September 2013
5 Ways to Evolve Your Eating Today!
B-Vitamins Reduce Alzheimer's Disease
Toss It In the Skillet!
Let?s Talk About Flax Milk
Hope or Hype?
Fasting with Diabetes
A Bread Machine: The Key to Great Pizza
Protein at Breakfast
Vitamin D and You!
July is a great time to make sure that you are getting enough vitamin D while still keeping your skin cancer risk low. Not sure how to do that? Check out this excerpt from our amazing vitamin D education program...
3 Simple Tips for Portion Control
MyPlate is a fantastic guide to balanced eating, but did you know that it can help with portion control too? Yes, balancing your plate is important, but if that plate is the size of a football field, the meal won't be as healthful. It's just too much food. Serving size matters, and moderation is key.
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