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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…
Life is busy for all of us, and it can feel impossible to slow down and make intentional choices about the food we eat each day. Most of us know…
Mindful eating is a dietary practice that emphasizes intentionality and awareness while eating, with a goal to develop a healthier relationship with food. In 2022, “mindful eating” was added to…
We often hear about the importance of making healthy food choices, but how do Americans define a “healthy food”? And how much of an influence does healthfulness have when we…
“What’s for dinner?” It’s a question you may hear weekly (or even daily!) if you’re a parent of young children. But depending on the individual tummies and appetites in your…
The first year of life is vital for a child’s growth, and proper nutrition is crucial to ensuring that infants have the necessary building blocks to support this period of…
With summer on the wane and back-to-school season in full swing, many parents of school-age children are pivoting their food purchases in order to accommodate their kids’ new schedules. But…
Americans are feeling the effects of rising food costs. IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey found that 83% of consumers have noticed an increase in food and beverage prices in…
According to our 2022 Food & Health Survey, 73% of consumers report snacking at least once a day, an increase from the 58% who said the same in 2021. We’ve…
According to IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey, 57% of Americans are “very” or “somewhat” concerned about food waste. Of those who are very or somewhat concerned, one of the…