Communication
Weight-Neutral Nutrition Conversations
Weight-neutral approaches emphasize health behaviors rather than scale outcomes, gaining traction as professionals seek more inclusive frameworks. This perspective shifts focus toward energy, strength, and function rather than weight change…
Teaching Food Literacy, Not Rules
Food literacy emphasizes understanding, skills, and context rather than rigid dietary rules. This approach supports autonomy and adaptability in real-world eating situations. Fitness professionals can reinforce food literacy by encouraging…
Ultraprocessed Food Ads Play on Our Emotions
Ultraprocessed food ads on TV and social media may trigger your emotions, making you believe you’ll be happier if you eat them.
Sports Supplements Lacking Ingredients on Label
A study has found that some sports supplements bought online didn’t contain detectable amounts of key ingredients the label said they should.
Labeling Nondairy Milk Alternatives
The dairy industry has long argued that nondairy milk concoctions made from plant material should not be allowed to be labeled as milk.
MyPlate for Dietary Guidelines
Data from 2017 to March 2020 showed that 25.3% of U.S. adults had heard of MyPlate, the government’s tool for dietary guidelines.
Tackling Hunger in America
The Biden-Harris Administration hosted a conference to outline changes needed to end hunger in America and increase healthy eating.
Merriam-Webster Adds New Food-Related Words
Merriam-Webster, the nearly 200-year-old gatekeeper of the English language, has added new nutrition and food words to the dictionary.
Should the FDA Be Telling Us What Is Healthy?
There’s no shortage of opinions on what “optimal” eating looks like, but soon we may have a little more FDA guidance.
Question of the Month: Can We Trust the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics certainly has some sway in how Americans eat. But could it have a pro-industry voice?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Can We Trust It?
An investigation uncovered that 95% of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans committee had conflicts of interest.
How Nutrition Labels Impact Purchases
Calorie and nutrition labels on prepared bakery items, deli meats and cheeses were associated with fewer calories per transaction.
TikTok Challenges and Junk Food Consumption
Are TikTok challenges leading people to eat more junk food? Brands selling ultraprocessed foods have found new employees—TikTok users.
Rising Seafood Prices
Fish can be a valuable source of protein, nutrients and heart-healthy fats. But perhaps seafood prices need to come down for many households.
Time for Stronger Warnings About High-Sugar Drinks?
Can alarming images of health risks be an effective deterrent to the consumption of high-sugar drinks for adults and kids?
Food Advertising for Children
Food advertising prevalent where children gather predominantly promotes fast food, sugar-sweetened beverages and candy.
Should We Have Warnings on Restaurant Menus?
It can be a challenge to identify menu items with added sugars—a problem that could be rectified with warnings on restaurant menus.
Food on Social Media
A study found that food on social media highlighted eating or drinking nutritionally suspect foods and beverages.
Calories in Restaurant Menu Items
Restaurant items added after the 2018 calorie listing requirements were put in place had fewer calories compared with items served before.
New Labels for Bioengineered Food
Foods that have been previously classified as a GMO (genetically modified organism) will have a new symbol for “bioengineered” food.
