Medical schools in the United States are increasing the number of hours students spend studying nutrition. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. created an agreement with 53 schools to increase nutrition education from two hours to 40 hours over the course of a student’s education. Nutrition Insights Dr. Neal Barnard, … Read more
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual observance sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to raise awareness about healthy eating. The month also recognizes frontline nutrition professionals—including registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered—who promote individual and community health through evidence-based nutrition interventions. This year, Emory is celebrating National Nutrition Month … Read more
Obviously, everyone has nutritional advice to offer these days, while I’m sure it’s all well-meaning, contradictory, which can leave you feeling confused and confused. Who should we believe? This is an easy one. Trust dietitians, or give them the official US title, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, RDNs for short. To call yourself a dietitian in the … Read more
Editor’s note: This is one in an ongoing series of stories highlighting Tyler’s businesses in need of patron support during ongoing construction for the Downtown Improvement Project, which is expected to last through January 2028. Through this series Taylor’s Morning Telegraph aims to reach a wider audience and send more patrons to the business to … Read more
Service members rely on strength, stamina, endurance and mental agility. Quality nutrition makes it all stronger. Choosing nutrient-dense foods—lean proteins, whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats—gives the body the fuel it needs to perform at its peak. (Defense Health Agency – Public Health Graphics Image by Jason Embry) (Photo credit: Jason Embry) … Read more
Key words Omega-3 fatty acids support brain systems involved in mood, memory and cognitive function. Vitamins D and E require dietary fat for absorption, and deficiencies in these vitamins are associated with mood and cognitive changes. Foods such as fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds rich in unsaturated fats support brain health, while excess saturated … Read more