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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In this opinion piece, Bruce Taylor and Laura Himes of the International Fresh Produce Association discuss a strategy that increases Americans’ fruit and vegetable consumption and a way to meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans targets by 2030.
The next version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans needs to take a close look at the effectiveness of low-carb diets, most commenters told the federal agencies putting together the 2025-2030 DGA.
In this opinion piece, journalist and author, Nina Teicholz, discusses the need for nutrient-dense foods to be prioritized during the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Hunger.
Democratic leaders have made it official: A continuing resolution that’s needed to avert a government shutdown on Oct. 1 will include a provision to increase the debt limit.
In this opinion piece, Tammy Anderson-Wise with Dairy Council of California, looks at the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as a call to action for agriculture to support nutrition education and food access programs.
Two federal agencies charged with updating the nation’s nutrition guidance every five years have completed their work and are suggesting a broad approach to achieving healthy dietary patterns.
Commodity, nutrition and health groups are gearing up for the last stretch of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, using public campaigns and scientific evidence in an attempt to shape the final product in a way that suits their members.