Study shows nutrition education leads to healthier choices by SNAP recipients

December 17, 2013

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a study providing clear evidence that well-designed nutrition education programs can lead to healthier food choices by participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)....

Many kids missing out on healthy lifestyle

July 1, 2013

Only half of American youths get the recommended amount of exercise and less than one-third eat the suggested amount of fruits and vegetables each day, according to a federal government study. Researchers surveyed nearly 10,000 students aged 11 to 16...