Spotlight Archive 2004-2006 : News and Spotlights : Nutrition.gov

Dec 18, 2006	HHS Daily HealthBeat Tip Choose from a variety of health tips to listen to, and then visit the "Take the Next Step" link for more information to help you take action to improve your health. Also available as a Podcast.

Dec 04, 2006	HIV/AIDS Nutrition Tips at AIDS.GOV Find basic health and nutrition information and resources related to HIV/AIDs at a new Internet gateway, coordinated by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Dec 04, 2006	Be Food Safe Use this new program from USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service to learn more about preventing foodborne illness through the four easy lessons of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.

Nov 28, 2006	Holidays the Healthy Way Even holiday treats can fit into a healthy eating plan. The key is balance and moderation. Read more tips from the CDC on keeping the holidays healthy.

Nov 28, 2006	Making Wheat Flour More Nutritious USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists have identified a gene that can increase the protein, iron and zinc in wheat.

Nov 15, 2006	Make Your Calories Count: Use the Nutrition Facts Label Let the food label help plan your healthful diet while managing your calories. Check out a new interactive Web program and brochure " Nutrition Facts Label" (PDF\|343 KB) from FDA.

Nov 15, 2006	"Be Food Safe" This Thanksgiving Help reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the holidays with tips from USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Check out their Let's Talk Turkey fact sheet.

Nov 06, 2006	Steps to Keep Your Food Safe Advice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help you reduce the risk of getting sick from fresh produce, including buying, storage, and prepration tips.

Oct 21, 2006	Let's Eat Out - ERS Report A new report by USDA's Economic Research Service, indicates that Americans are eating more and more of their calories from full-service and fast-food restaurants, and want it convenient and enjoyable, but also healthy.

Oct 19, 2006	Celiac Disease Awareness Celiac disease, the inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, is estimated to affect 1% of all Americans. Read more about Celiac Disease.

Oct 19, 2006	New Partner for Steps to a HealthierUS Steps to a HealthierUS, helping Americans live longer, better, and healthier lives, has a new partner, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. Find out if you are a Step Community.

Oct 16, 2006	Nationwide Study - Effect of Antioxidants and Fish Oil on Macular Degeneration The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking participants for a study of vitamins, minerals, and fish oil effect on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people 60+ in the US.

Oct 03, 2006	Blood Pressure is Focus of New Web Site Nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure. The NIHSeniorHealth Web site ( www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov) now features updated information to help keep your blood pressure in check.

Oct 02, 2006	"Vote" for School Lunch 2006 National School Lunch Week is October 9-13, 2006. More than 29 million students served each day through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition program.

Sep 22, 2006	*How Many Do You* Need?** Use the new fruit and vegetable calculator and then find delicious and healthy fall fruit and vegetable recipes at CDC's 5 A Day Web site.

Sep 16, 2006	E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach - Latest News Read the latest updates from FDA on the E.coli outbreak in spinach. Or for general information visit National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus E. coli webpage.

Sep 08, 2006	Versatile Vegetables Pack a Double Punch Find about new healthy varieties of ornamental peppers in the September Agricultural Research Magazine. And check out nutrition information about peppers from 5 A Day.

Aug 29, 2006	A Little TLC Goes a Long Way... ...toward reducing high cholesterol. September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Check out a new NHLBI booklet with tips to reduce heart disease risk.

Aug 29, 2006	New Study Shows That Being Overweight at Middle Age Can Be Harmful Read about the Diet and Health study conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and AARP, and then find helpful resources at the Weight-control Information Network.

Aug 22, 2006	Update on Health Benefits of Mushrooms Seven varieties of mushrooms, including white button, have their own unique nutrient profiles. Find out which have significant amounts of copper and potassium.

Aug 10, 2006	A Bowl of (Bing) Cherries New research by ARS scientists and colleagues suggest these little red fruits may help fight the inflammation of arthritis, heart disease and cancer. Read more about cherries from 5 A Day.

Aug 02, 2006	Walnuts' Potential New Link to Heart Health Already shown in some studies to reduce "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, walnuts may have yet another way of enhancing cardiovascular health.

Jul 27, 2006	Eat Smart. Play Hard. Healthy Lifestyle From the UDSA Food and Nutrition Service, a new Web site designed for parents and caregivers with information to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids.

Jul 27, 2006	Eat Smart. Play Hard. for Kids! A fun new web page, from the USDA Food and Nutrition Sevice, that connects kids to healthy eating and physical activity experiences within their community.

Jul 25, 2006	Artificial Sweeteners: No Calories ... Sweet! Read the latest on approved sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, neotame, sucralose, and acesulfame-K in the July-August FDA Consumer magazine.

Jul 19, 2006	Fresh-Cut Fruits, Good to the Last Slice Convenient, packaged fresh-cut fruits and vegetables are showing up more and more in markets. Read more about the USDA Agricultural Research Service efforts.

Jul 19, 2006	Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign Celiac disease, the inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains, is estimated to effect 1% of all Americans. Check out a Fact Sheet (PDF\|171 KB) on this disease.

Jun 28, 2006	New Fruit Bar Captures Flavor & Nutrients USDA has invented a way to enjoy the flavor of fresh pomegranates, even when the fruit is out of season. Check out a pomegranate fact sheet from 5 A Day.

Jun 26, 2006	Safe Cooking and Food Handling Advice for Summer Grilling Season Backyard chefs may think they know best when it comes to grilling but unless key food safety practices are followed, friends and family may wish to think twice before taking a bite.

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Jun 16, 2006	New Grape: Flavorful and Seedless! A new grape variety, developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, blends a Concord with a Thompson for a tasty seedless treat called "Thomcord".

Jun 08, 2006	FDA Affirms Position on Mercury in Fish FDA stands behind its 2004 advisory on safe levels of fish consumption for pregnant women and young children. Studies show that the health benefits of omega-3 fats found in fish outweigh any risk due to trace amounts of mercury.

Jun 05, 2006	Away-From-Home Foods: Opportunities for Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity A new report, funded by the FDA , may help the US food industry, restaurants, and consumers combat the nation's obesity problem.

May 30, 2006	June 6 is Hunger Awareness Day The USDA Food Stamp Program can help fight hunger. To find out more, read a fact sheet or listen to a PSA (mp3/958KB) or call 1-800-221-5689.

May 30, 2006	Young African-Americans Low Vitamin D New research has found vitamin D, essential for strong bones and strong immune systems, especially low in young women. Good sources of vitamin D include fortified milk, fatty fish and sunshine.

May 22, 2006	Hurricane Preparedness Week - May 21-26, 2006 Find food safety information from the FDA for hurricanes, power outages, and floods - for consumers and industry.

May 15, 2006	A "Sweet" New Resource Interested in the amount of sugars added to your favorite foods? Check out the " USDA Database for the Added Sugars Content of Selected Foods" with over 2,000 common foods.

Apr 24, 2006	MyPyramid.gov Celebrates 1st Anniversary USDA's MyPyramid.gov Web site observed its first anniversary on April 19th, becoming one of the most popular Web sites in government with over 1.7 billion hits.

Apr 24, 2006	"The Biggest Generation" TV program A 30-minute TV program from CDC and Connect with Kids focusing on youth obesity began airing nationwide in March. Check out times and stations in your area.

Apr 17, 2006	Chicken Consumption Continues to Rise Chicken on the menu today? Consumption more than doubled from 1970 to 2004, 27.4 lbs. per person to 59.2 lbs. " A Healthier You" provides some delicious chicken recipes.

Apr 10, 2006	New Single Minimum Internal Temperature for Cooking Poultry Consumers can now use a 165� mininum internal temperature for cooking poultry safely. Watch an online video from FSIS for more information.

Apr 03, 2006	April is Alcohol Awareness Month Check out free publications from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) about the hazards of underage drinking and alcohol abuse.

Apr 03, 2006	Low Zinc May Take Your Breath Away ARS research indicates that lower-than-recommended levels of dietary zinc may take a toll during exercise. Audit your zinc intake with MyPyramid Tracker.

Mar 27, 2006	How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight Here are some simple ways from CDC to cut calories and eat fruits and vegetables throughout your day. Also in PDF\|707KB.

Mar 20, 2006	Health At Every Size Is a "health-centered" rather than "weight-centered" program new hope for obese Americans? Read more about ARS sponsored research. En espa�ol

Mar 13, 2006	Rack up the Greens For Better Health For St. Patrick's Day and every day, add green leafy vegetables such as spinach, romaine lettuce, collard greens, kale, and broccoli to your diet. Check out cooking tips for greens.

Mar 06, 2006	Tackling a Weighty Problem Check out the March 2006 issue of the ARS Agricultural Research Magazine for obesity and weight-related articles. Read about new research findings and novel tools to help avoid putting on those troublesome excess pounds.

Feb 28, 2006	National Nutrition Month - "Step Up to Nutrition & Health" March 2006 Let the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid help you "step up" everyday.

Feb 28, 2006	Go Places with School Breakfast "Fueling up" with a good breakfast sets students on a day (and life) of going places. During National School Breakfast Week, March 6-10, learn more about this USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) program.

Feb 22, 2006	Eating Disorders Awareness Week - February 26 As many as 10 million girls and women and 1 million boys and men in the US struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. Check out a fact sheet for more information.

Feb 13, 2006	Wondering About Fat in Your Diet? Fats and oils are part of a healthful diet, but type and total amount of fat makes a difference. Find out more from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans ( PDF version). Or check out recent news and more from MedlinePlus: Dietary Fats.

Feb 06, 2006	The Food Stamp Program and Obesity? Food Stamps are a nutritional safety net for low-income households, but do they contribute to obesity? Though connected in the past, ERS analysis shows this does not appear to be so today. PDF Version

Feb 06, 2006	New Oat for Healthier Hearts Check out research on a new oat variety with higher beta-glucan, a soluble fiber, when combined with a healthy diet, may help lower so-called bad cholesterol, reducing risk for heart disease.

Feb 01, 2006	Having a Super Bowl Party? You might not know the difference between a wide receiver and a quarterback, but check out "A Football Fan's Guide to Food Safety" from FSIS, and some healthy tips from CDC for your Super Bowl celebrations.

Feb 01, 2006	Barley for Heart Health Month The FDA has approved barley for a health claim for reducing the risk of heart disease. Read more about barley and other whole grains, including a recipe for no-bake cookies.

Jan 26, 2006	For Optimal Health, Go With the Grains Research continues to show that increasing the amount of whole grains we eat, to 3 or more servings a day, is a good thing. Find out more about this ARS-funded study.

Jan 25, 2006	Group Support Benefits Dieting Support groups may help dieters have less stress and less "brainpower drain" than those who go it alone, suggests a study by USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Jan 04, 2006	New Allergen Information on Food Labels Beginning January 1st, food labels must tell you if 8 major allergenic foods - milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybeans - are in the food. More from FDA.

Dec 29, 2005	Tipping the Scales in Your Favor Get off to a healthy start in 2006 with these helpful weight management tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Dec 09, 2005	Aim for a Healthy Weight Booklet Help for those resolutions, this booklet for adults, has practical, easy-to-use information for losing and maintaining weight and tips on healthy eating and physical activity. Download in PDF 2.1MB

Nov 28, 2005	Holidays the Healthy Way The holidays, with all the food, are in full swing...but this doesn�t have to mean extra pounds. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has some tips to help fit holiday eating into your healthy eating plan.

Nov 14, 2005	A Healthier You From the US Department of Health and Human Services, a new easy-to-use guide book on every day healthy eating and physical activity for life - based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Oct 20, 2005	Countdown to the Holidays The holiday season is here and planning ahead can reduce your holiday tensions. Learn more about preparing a safe and special holiday meal from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of USDA.

Oct 11, 2005	Pumpkin Power! A Fall Favorite Full of Carotenoids Scrumptious and good for you! Pumpkin is loaded with a healthful phytonutrient called beta-carotene. Now USDA researchers have improved ways to figure out how much is in pumpkin.

Aug 30, 2005	Nutrition Connections: People, Programs, Science, Community FNS National Nutrition Education Conference 2 September 12-14, 2005, Arlington, Virginia

Aug 26, 2005	Food Safety for Moms-To-Be Food poisoning is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Here's accurate, easy-to-understand information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Aug 09, 2005	"What's In The Foods You Eat " - New Tool Search a database of 13,000 foods to find nutrient values. Designed for foods as eaten, it contains many food mixtures and common portion sizes. Search Now

Jun 28, 2005	"Is It Done Yet?" We can't tell by looking...only a food thermometer knows for sure. Check out a new Web site by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and have a "food safe" summer.

Jun 22, 2005	Eat Smart Play Hard Practical suggestions to motivate children and their caregivers to eat healthy and be active--making America's children healthier-- from USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

Jun 20, 2005	Eating Smart: A Nutrition Resource List for Consumers Smart reading during National Nutrition Month - by the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), reliable general nutrition and healthy eating resources for consumers.

Jun 06, 2005	"WECAN" - Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition A national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight.

May 27, 2005	Helping Your Overweight Child Healthy eating and physical activity are key to your child's well-being. Take an active role in helping your child�and your whole family�learn healthy habits that last a lifetime.

May 27, 2005	Making It Happen: School Nutrition Success Stories 32 case studies show that students will buy and eat healthy foods and beverages�and schools can make money from healthy options. A joint project from USDA Team Nutrition and CDC.

May 23, 2005	Low Protein + Low Exercise = Muscle Mass Loss ARS research on strength-training exercise and protein intake is helping discover ways to slow, and even reverse, age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia.

May 12, 2005	Grape-Sized Kiwifruit Mini-kiwi fruit, fuzzless and with the same sweet-tart taste and green flesh as larger kiwi fruit, only lasts a few weeks. USDA scientists are now developing a version that will stay fresh longer.

Apr 29, 2005	Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls Valuable information to help growing girls develop lifelong bone-healthy habits. Check out a helpful shopping list.

Apr 11, 2005	Finding Your Way to a Healthier You Based on the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this brochure explains how you can make smart food choices for a healthier life.

Apr 05, 2005	Why Don't We Eat More Fruits & Vegetables? Americans average 1.4 fruit and 3.7 vegetable servings a day - less than recommended for good health. Read about social, economic, and behavior factors that may influence us.

Apr 01, 2005	Active at Any Size Important in preventing cancer is a healthy weight and physical activity. The Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) can help you start being more active - no matter what your size!

Mar 22, 2005	Get a Taste of Nutrition with Grains Get on the �grain train� for National Nutrition Month. Delicious, and good for you and your family.

Mar 21, 2005	Grains of Truth The 2005 Dietary Guidelines advise us to eat at least 3 whole grain servings a day. But are all brown breads created equal? Read more about choosing �whole grains� for your health.

Mar 16, 2005	Get Moving...For the Fun and Health of It! Celebrate National Nutrition Month...focus on "eating" healthy and �moving� healthy, for yourself and your family.

Mar 09, 2005	School Breakfast Means Great Performances Children who eat a school breakfast perform better academically. National School Breakfast Week -- March 7-11, 2005.

Feb 09, 2005	Black History Month Heart Healthy Dishes Twenty African-American dishes that help fight heart disease. Recipes, including sweet potato pie, with less saturated fat, cholesterol, salt, and sodium � and still taste great!

Jan 21, 2005	Big Fat Lie Weight loss ads promise you'll lose weight! Are these ads true? "Operation Big Fat Lie" was launched by the Federal Trade Commission in an effort to stop deceptive advertising. Read on to learn how to spot bogus claims.

Jan 19, 2005	Ordering Information for 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Please note: Printed copies of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and the consumer brochure will be available February 4, 2005.

Jan 19, 2005	Protect Your Baby and Yourself From Listeriosis Learn what foods to avoid if you are pregnant. Listeriosis can cause serious illness in babies and moms.

Jan 19, 2005	Food Assistance for Good Health Find out how to get food stamps, WIC assistance, free and reduced-price school meals, and more.

Nov 08, 2004	Interested in Losing Weight? Get practical step-by-step assistance for long-term weight control

Nov 04, 2004	Tips can Prevent Children from 'Goblin' Excess Treats Monstrous amounts of Halloween candy doesn't have to be a nightmare for parents. A nutritionist offers suggestions to help teach children to balance activities and treats.

Nov 01, 2004	Tips for a Healthy School Year Help children learn to choose healthy foods and regular exercise. Parents can help by offering healthy foods, and schools and communities can play a role in fostering a healthy lifestyle.

Sep 14, 2004	Boost Your Food Label IQ Put the Nutrition Facts panel to work for you.

Sep 13, 2004	Nutrition Info at Your Fingertips Find the nutrient content of thousands of foods. Load USDA's National Nutrient Database onto your personal digital assistant(PDA). This portable version of USDA�s searchable food composition database is available for downloading free of charge.