The philosopher Aristotle taught that moderation was essential to virtuous living. This is a lesson we all grasp intuitively. A couple of drinks with your friends on a Friday night…
Category: Nutrition and Food
Women with Disabilities More Likely to Report Poor Diet, Food Insecurity
Women with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to rate their diet as poor and are more likely to experience food insecurity compared to women without disabilities, according to a…
NIFA Programs Work to Increase Food and Nutrition Security
Food insecurity creates enormous strain on worker productivity, healthcare spending, and military readiness. It disproportionately impacts racial/ethnic minority populations, lower income populations, and rural and remote populations. The USDA Economic Research Service…
How the White House nutrition conference may tackle Americans’ unhealthy diets : Shots
The U.S. food system makes junk food plentiful and cheap. Eating a diet based on whole foods like fresh fruit and vegetables can promote health – but can also strain…
Food Rx: A Longevity Expert Shares Diet Tips for Aging Well
Can you eat your way to a longer life? It’s a question people often pose to experts like Laura L. Carstensen, PhD, a professor of psychology and the director of…