By Beth Johnson, CEO and Founder, Food Directions As someone with a master’s degree in nutrition and 25 years in food policy, I’ve participated in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans…
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While there are substantial amounts of peer-reviewed studies which show the safety of organic and conventional produce, consumers who may still be concerned about residues can follow the advice of…
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A new study published in Nutrients illustrates how potatoes may play a beneficial role in encouraging school aged children to eat more vegetables. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommends children ages…
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National Potato Council (NPC) submitted comments to USDA in response to their proposed revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In November, the Department…
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National Potato Council (NPC) provided comments in response to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rulemaking that would update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” included on food…
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New ‘Carbohydrate Food Quality Score’ considers a comprehensive and practical approach, aligning with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans The dietary value of carbohydrate foods (CF) has come under increased scrutiny…
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Surprising Findings on French Fry Consumption and Energy Balance White potatoes — especially French fries — are often described in nutrition research literature and dietary guidance statements as having associations…
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It wasn’t long ago when potatoes were shunned because they contained carbohydrates. Fortunately folks now realize just how nutrient dense potatoes are. In fact, more than 10 popular diets including…
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Adolescence is a critical period for the evolution of cardiometabolic risk factors that are largely influenced by diet and lifestyle. Understanding these risk factors is essential to developing effective dietary…
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American youth between two and 19 years-old have the lowest measures of diet quality compared to other age groups;i and nutrition thought leaders have called for effective strategies to reverse this…
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