Nutrition 101 Video Series: How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
October 19, 2022
Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier…
Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier…
Eating healthily can seem daunting, especially with all the conflicting messages about food and nutritious eating that bombard us daily. Such confusion can even cause some to doubt their food…
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…