AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Asian Contributions to Farming
May 3, 2022
The immigration of people from countries all over the world to the United States has made a huge impact on many of the consumer goods Americans enjoy today—including in the…
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Women Pioneers in Food Science
October 5, 2021
Female scientists have been breaking glass ceilings for decades and inspiring young girls and women for just as long. The United Nations recognizes October 11 as International Day of the…
Sound Science: A High-Level View of Low-Calorie Sweeteners
September 21, 2021
We’re back with another installation of Sound Science, our article series that spotlights high-quality evidence from scientific studies that may have flown under your radar. We are born with a…
Your COVID-19 Resource for Food Safety and Nutrition
July 28, 2020
We’ve rounded up all of our COVID-19 resources on food production, food safety and nutrition, all in one spot: A Closer Look at Meat Safety During COVID-19 Summer may be…
Coronavirus and Safe Food Shopping Q&A
April 6, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many of us are trying to navigate how to safely venture out and shop for groceries, bring food into our homes, and prepare meals. To…
Genetically Modified Organisms and Our Food Supply
January 10, 2020
GMO (genetically modified organism) foods are being seen more and more in our food supply and are often cited as the future of our agricultural system. Many GMOs, in fact,…
Fiber Fact Sheet
July 10, 2019
Download the Fiber Fact Sheet here Dietary fiber is a plant-based nutrient found in a wide variety of foods. “Fiber” is a broad term that encompasses several types of non-digestible…
Fast Take: Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Cardiovascular Disease
February 15, 2019
Highlights In a large observational study, women who reported drinking more than two diet drinks per day had higher risks of stroke, heart disease and overall mortality. The association between…
Fast Take: Ultraprocessed Foods and Mortality
February 13, 2019
Highlights Foods described as ultraprocessed contain high levels of refined carbohydrates, added sugar, saturated fats and sodium, and are low in dietary fiber. Ultraprocessed foods can also contain common food…
Fast Take: The EAT-Lancet Report on Sustainable Diets
January 17, 2019
Key Highlights Report states that feeding 10 billion people by the year 2050 with a healthy and sustainable diet will be impossible without changing eating habits, improving food production and…