Public Health Resources

Multisector Approach to Improve Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Policies and Practices in Early Care and Education Programs: The National Early Care and Education Learning Collaboratives Project, 2013–2017   - A collaborative intervention among a health care system, state-level partners, and early care and education programs increased the number of best practices being met related to breastfeeding and infant feeding, child nutrition, infant and child physical activity, screen time, and outdoor play and learning in early care and education settings. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

Obesity and Diabetes in the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska: From Community Engagement to Action, 2014–2019   - The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska implemented interventions to promote the health of their people, focusing on community-selected and culturally adapted policies, systems, and environmental (PSE) improvements to reduce the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

The Relative Caloric Prices of Healthy and Unhealthy Foods Differ Systematically across Income Levels and Continents   - This study compared relative caloric prices (RCPs) for different food categories across 176 countries and ascertained their associations with dietary indicators and nutrition outcomes. (Oxford University Press)

Child Nutrition Reporting Burden Analysis Study   - The study examined challenges faced by state agencies (SAs) and School Food Authorities (SFAs) related to child nutrition (CN) program administrative and reporting requirements and identifying those that contribute most to the workload for SAs and SFAs that operate CN programs. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Current Guides for Starting Infants on Solid Food May Lead to Overfeeding   - Starting six-month-old infants on solid food in the amounts recommended by standard feeding guides may lead to overfeeding, according to a study by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health)

Weight-based victimization, eating behaviors, and weight-related health in Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents (2019)   - This study utilized a large, national sample of SGM adolescents to examine the relationship between WBV and maladaptive eating behaviors (i.e., binge eating, unhealthy weight control strategies, coping with stress via eating) dieting, and weight-related health (i.e., physical activity, exercise avoidance, sleep, and perceived stress). (Elsevier)

FDA Sodium Reduction Targets and the Food Industry: Are There Incentives to Reformulate? Microsimulation Cost-Effectiveness Analysis   - Study aimed to determine cost effectiveness of meeting the FDA's new voluntary draft sodium targets in processed foods, from the perspective of US food system workers. (Milbank Memorial Fund)

US Breastfeeding Rates Are Up! More Work Is Needed   - Breastfeeding is recognized as the best source of nutrition for most infants. In observance of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, learn about our nation’s progress in promoting and supporting breastfeeding and the work that is still needed. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Evaluation of SNAP Employment and Training Pilots: Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report to Congress   - Evaluation uses a random assignment research design to assess support SNAP participants receive in the form of job search support, job skills training, education (basic, vocational), work experience, and workfare. (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)

2 Nurses In Tennessee Preach 'Diabetes Reversal'   - Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with weight loss and exercise; but research shows that people need lots of help to achieve control of blood sugar with just a change in diet and lifestyle, and they rarely get enough support. It's easier for doctors and patients to rely primarily on medication. At the nonprofit Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic, a nonprofit clinic founded in 2010 to bring free or low-cost health care to the area, patients are introduced to an alternative approach to taming Type 2 diabetes — and the prospect of reversing the diagnosis altogether. (National Public Radio (NPR))

Targeting the Microbiome to Treat Malnutrition   - In a month-long clinical trial in Bangladesh, 63 children received either regular foods to treat malnutrition or alternative formulations for needed calories and nutrition that also encouraged growth of beneficial microbes in the intestines. The kids who ate the microbiome-friendly diets showed improvements in their microbiome, which helps to extract and metabolize nutrients in our food to help the body grow. They also had significant improvements in key blood proteins associated with bone growth, brain development, immunity, and metabolism; those who ate standard therapeutic food did not experience the same benefit. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Opportunities and Challenges Addressing Access to Healthy Food in Five Rural Louisiana Food Stores   - A multicomponent environmental food store intervention was implemented in 5 rural food stores across 3 Louisiana parishes with high obesity prevalence to address healthy food access. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

Washington State’s Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program: Improving Affordability of Healthy Foods for Low-Income Patients   - The objective of this study was to describe mixed-method process and outcome evaluation results after 2 years of implementation of the fruit and vegetable prescription program, using data collected from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

#SaludTues Tweetchat 7/16: How to Win the Fight Against Sugary Drinks   - July 16, 2019 2pm ET. (Salud America!)

Moderate calorie restriction in young and middle-aged adults significantly reduces heart and metabolic risk factors independent of weight loss   - Moderately reducing caloric intake over a period of two years significantly improved cardiometabolic risk factors in young and middle-aged, non-obese adults, according to new findings from the Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy (CALERIE) (link is external) trial. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

State-Level and County-Level Estimates of Health Care Costs Associated with Food Insecurity   - To inform public policy, study estimated state-level and county-level health care expenditures associated with food insecurity. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

Contribution of Whole Grains to Total Grains Intake Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 2013–2016   - This report provides estimates of the percentage of total grains intake consumed from whole grains sources, for adults aged 20 and over who reported consumption of grains (98.6%) on a given day during 2013–2016. (National Center for Health Statistics, CDC)

Successful Approaches to Reduce Sodium in School Meals Study   - This study was designed to provide information on (1) the market availability of foods that meet the sodium standards for school meal programs set by regulation in 2012, (2) the strategies most often used by schools that have met the sodium targets, and (3) the technical assistance needs of schools and districts working to develop lower sodium menus. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

Exploring the Causes of State Variation in SNAP Administrative Costs   - Using state reported data from FY 1999 to FY 2016 for the 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC), this study explores a number of factors, including state economic conditions, SNAP caseload characteristics, state SNAP policies, to try to explain the variation by state. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Characteristics Study   - Infographic summarizes findings from a study on the Summer Food Service Program operations and characteristics at the state, sponsor, and site levels. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study: Summary of Findings (April 2019)   - This report presents findings from the School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study (SNMCS), the first comprehensive, nationally representative study of the school meal programs since these program reforms were implemented. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Effect of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program on Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Consumption   - The objective of this study was to describe the extent to which exposure to a fruit and vegetable prescription program was associated with changes in consumption among participants aged 2 to 18. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

Wellness Check: Food Insecurity Among Families with Infants and Toddlers   - Fact sheet explores the extent to which families with young children continue to experience food insecurity through a unique data source, the Urban Institute’s Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey. (Urban Institute)

Identifying Barriers and Supports to Breastfeeding in the Workplace Experienced by Mothers in the New Hampshire Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Utilizing the Total Worker Health Framework   - Study used the Total Worker Health Framework to characterize workplace factors acting as barriers and/or contributors to breastfeeding among women participating in the New Hampshire WIC. (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)

Mapping the Food Landscape in New Hampshire (June 2019)   - This brief fills that gap with an assessment of New Hampshire’s food landscape, identifying geographic gaps in food access that can help practitioners and policymakers better serve Granite Staters. (University of New Hampshire, Carsey School of Public Policy)

Receipt of Breast Milk by Gestational Age — United States, 2017   - Rates of receipt of breast milk among extremely preterm, early preterm, late preterm, and term infants were 71.3%, 76.0%, 77.3%, and 84.6%, respectively, among infants delivered to residents of 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2017. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))

Understanding Low-Income and Low-Access Census Tracts Across the Nation: Subnational and Subpopulation Estimates of Access to Healthy Food (May 2019)   - This report provides 2015 estimates of foodstore access for various characteristics of the population. These estimates are also produced separately for urban and rural areas. For the first time, this report also summarizes census tract measures of foodstore access by State, metropolitan, and micropolitan areas. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

The Impacts of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Redemptions on County-Level Employment (May 2019)   - This study investigates the impacts of USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) redemptions (the value of SNAP benefits redeemed by SNAP-authorized stores) on metro and nonmetro county-level employment from 2001 to 2014. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Loss Of SNAP Is Associated With Food Insecurity And Poor Health In Working Families With Young Children   - Study found that the groups whose SNAP benefits were reduced or cut off had significantly increased odds of household and child food insecurity, compared to a group with consistent participation in SNAP. (Health Affairs)

NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain   - People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Visualizing data about the healthy schools policy landscape   - The report documents how all 50 states and the District of Columbia address more than 195 topic areas embedded within the 10 domains of the WSCC: health education; physical education and physical activity; nutrition environment and services; health services; counseling, psychological, and social services; social and emotional climate; physical environment; employee wellness; family engagement; and community involvement. (Child Trends)

Daily Intake of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Among US Adults in 9 States, by State and Sociodemographic and Behavioral Characteristics, 2016   - Study examined associations between sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake — a chronic disease risk factor — and characteristics of 75,029 adults (≥18 y) in 9 states by using 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. Accompanying infographic can be found here. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study: Summary of Findings   - This summary report presents key findings from a study on the SNAP school lunch and breakfast program, including findings related to program operations, the nutritional characteristics of school meals, plate waste in the school lunch program, dietary intakes of school lunch participants and nonparticipants, meal costs and school foodservice revenues, and relationships between nutritional characteristics of school lunches and other key outcomes. (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)

Children and Teens Who Drink Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages Do Not Save Calories Compared to Those Who Drink Sugary Drinks   - U.S. children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra calories on a given day compared to those who drank water, and they took in about the same number of calories as youth who consumed sugary beverages, according to a recent study. (George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health)

An Evaluation Report: Senior Food Assistance, Related Programming, and Seniors' Experiences Across the Feeding America Network (April 2019)   - The primary goal of this report is to provide a systematic, qualitative assessment of how food-assistance programming can, and does, align with seniors’ needs. A secondary goal is to shed light on some of the ways in which other types of programming (i.e., programming that aims to increase seniors’ access to or knowledge of nutrition and food-related services) operate and benefit seniors. (Feeding America)

Map the Meal Gap 2019: A Report on County and Congressional District Food Insecurity and County Food Cost in the United States in 2017   - Report estimates the number of food-insecure individuals and children in every county and congressional district in the United States and the share of food-insecure population who likely qualify for federal nutrition assistance programs, like SNAP. (Feeding America)

Diet Quality of Pregnant American Indian Women in the Northern Plains   - Study examined diet quality and intake of pregnancy-specific micronutrients among pregnant American Indian women in the Northern Plains. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

Healthy Food and Nutrition   - This brief is one in a series of six on key early childhood issues for state policymakers and focuses on policies to address hunger and access to healthy food for children. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Where are nutritious diets most expensive? Evidence from 195 foods in 164 countries   - Study found that the cost of nutrient adequacy is highest in poorer and middle-income countries, and is higher in countries with a smaller share of workers in the service sector, less urbanization and longer rural travel times to cities. (International Food Policy Research Institute)

Sustainable Diets, Food, and Nutrition: Proceedings of a Workshop   - Summary of an August 2018 workshop that reviewed the current and emerging knowledge on the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))

USDA Launches SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot   - For the first time, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will be able to select and pay for their groceries online, during a two-year test (pilot) launched today in New York State. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Cost-Effectiveness of the US Food and Drug Administration Added Sugar Labeling Policy for Improving Diet and Health   - Implementing the US Food and Drug Administration added sugar labeling policy could generate substantial health gains and cost savings for the US population. (American Hospital Association)

Study Finds No Benefit for Dietary Supplements   - Based on an analysis of survey data gathered from more than 27,000 people over a six-year period, the NIH-funded study found that individuals who reported taking dietary supplements had about the same risk of dying as those who got their nutrients through food. What’s more, the mortality benefits associated with adequate intake of vitamin A, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc, and copper were limited to food consumption. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

How a Public Health Goal Became a National Law: The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010   - Case study provides insights into policy strategy and advocacy best practices that resulted in passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), a public health law that removed soda and other junk food from schools and resulted in unprecedented improvements to school meals with more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and less salt and trans fat. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Big Soda Pours Big Bucks Into California’s Capitol   - Article discusses states' struggles to fight against big soda industry lobbying and funding to prevent soda and sugar taxes. (Kaiser Health News (KHN))

Prescribing healthy foods could bring cost-effective benefits   - A sophisticated model estimated that healthy food subsidies could save billions in health care costs and prevent hundreds of thousands of heart disease deaths and diabetes cases. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Reinstating SNAP Work-Related Time Limits   - This report explores the effects of Kentucky’s reinstatement of work-related time limits on the SNAP participation of able-bodied adults without dependents by examining SNAP caseload data from January 2017 to September 2018. (Urban Institute)

The Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions for Reducing Obesity among Young Children through Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Screen Time   - This brief compiles research conducted by the Childhood Obesity Intervention Cost-Effectiveness Study (CHOICES) on interventions that impact young children. The brief provides an overview of the goals of cost-effectiveness analysis, the evidence thus far on the cost-effectiveness of different strategies to prevent obesity in the places where very young children (0- to 5-year-olds) live, learn, and play, and the evidence that is still needed for informed decision-making. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Sugary Cereals at Early Childhood Education Centers Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, 2017   - The objective of this study was to describe the provision of sugary cereals by early childhood education (ECE) centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) before required implementation of the updated CACFP meal pattern standards. (Preventing Chronic Disease, CDC)

Community Meal Site #bestlookingplate Event   - During the week of March 25-29,2019, ACL is encouraging senior community locations/meal sites funded by Title IIIC of Older Americans’ Act to showcase your best looking plate. The Twitter Hashtag to use is #bestlookingplate. (Administration for Community Living (ACL), HHS)

Understanding the County Role in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (March 2019)   - Counties utilize federal, state and local resources to address and combat the root cause of poverty and provide nutrition assistance and social services to low-income individuals across the country. In every county, SNAP is a crucial aspect to healthy eating, especially for areas lacking access to sustainable and fresh food supplies. (National Association of Counties)

Proposed Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Waivers to Work-Related Time Limits   - This issue brief, the third in a series of briefs analyzing the impact of proposed changes to SNAP, provides background on SNAP work requirements, time limits, and the proposed regulatory changes. The brief also sheds light on the characteristics of SNAP participants who could face time limits on receiving SNAP benefits under the proposed regulatory change. (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)

Characteristics of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Households: Fiscal Year 2017   - The Characteristics report is published annually, dating back to 1976, and provides information about the demographic and economic circumstances of SNAP households. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

Abstract Digest on Maternal and Child Nutrition Research – Issue 26   - Digest provides abstracts on recent articles on maternal and child nutrition, obesity, undernutrition, and climate change. (International Food Policy Research Institute)

U.S. Soda Taxes Work, Studies Suggest — But Maybe Not As Well As Hoped   - This week, the governor of Connecticut proposed a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. Several cities have already enacted such soda taxes to raise money and fight obesity. And there's new evidence suggesting that these taxes do work — although sometimes not as well as hoped. (National Public Radio (NPR))

Survey: Misunderstanding Food Date Labels Linked With Higher Food Discards   - A new survey examining U.S. consumer attitudes and behaviors related to food date labels found widespread confusion, leading to unnecessary discards, increased waste and food safety risks. The survey analysis was led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF), which is based at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health)

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week   - NEDAwareness Week is February 25-March 3, 2019. The 2019 theme, Come as You Are, highlights NEDA’s movement towards inclusivity in the greater eating disorder community and our goal of unifying the field of eating disorders. In particular, Come as You Are sends a message to individuals at all stages of body acceptance and eating disorders recovery that their stories are valid.

Adults with diabetes residing in “food swamps” have higher hospitalization rates   - Open access article published in Health Services Research examines the relationship between food swamps and hospitalization rates among adults with diabetes. (Wiley Interscience)

Increasing disparities in unhealthy food advertising targeted to Hispanic and Black youth (January 2019)   - Report identifies food-related TV advertising targeted to Black and Hispanic consumers in 2017, and exposure to those ads by Hispanic and Black youth, including children (2-11 years) and teens (ages 12-17 years). (University of Connecticut, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity)

Public Meets Private: Conversations Between Coca-Cola and the CDC   - This article examines interactions between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola) as revealed by communications obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. (Milbank Memorial Fund)

Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program: Key Food Sources of Sodium, Saturated Fat, Empty Calories, and Refined Grains in the Diets of Program Participants (January 2019)   - The purpose of this issue brief is to identify key food sources of sodium, saturated fat, empty calories, and refined grains in the diets of congregate and home-delivered meal participants, and to examines differences between participants and nonparticipants in these key food sources. (Administration for Community Living (ACL), HHS)

Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program: Examining the Types of Foods Older Adults Consumed from Program Meals and Over 24 Hours (January 2019)   - Brief describes the types of foods that participants consumed as part of congregate and home-delivered meals and examine differences between participants and nonparticipants in foods consumed over 24 hours. (Administration for Community Living (ACL), HHS)

Understanding the Density and Distribution of Restaurants in Los Angeles County to Inform Local Public Health Practice   - Study examined the restaurant environment in Los Angeles County, a large jurisdiction with diverse geographic and socioeconomic characteristics, specifically 1) the number and characteristics of restaurants; 2) the association between neighborhood sociodemographics and restaurant density; and 3) the association between neighborhood sociodemographics and restaurant characteristics, including chain status. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Community-Wide Efforts to Improve the Consumer Food Environment and Physical Activity Resources in Rural Kentucky   - Study describes a Kentucky community project that consisted of collaborating with grocery store managers to improve the consumer food environment and partnering with community members to improve walking trails, bicycle racks, and other physical activity resources. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

School nutrition policies reduce weight gain   - Over the three years of the study, implementation of physical activity policies alone did not make a significant difference in students’ BMI. However, implementing nutrition policies—either alone or in combination with physical activity—did help the children maintain their weight. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Assessment of dietary patterns, physical activity and obesity from a national survey: Rural-urban health disparities in older adults   - Open-access study assesses rural-urban differences in obesity rates in older adults, and the potential for the associations between obesity and physical activity and dietary patterns to vary by rural-urban status. (Public Library of Science)

USDA Announces Plan to Protect SNAP Participants’ Access to SNAP in February   - To protect SNAP participants’ access for February, USDA is working with states to issue February benefits earlier than usual. USDA will rely on a provision of the just-expired Continuing Resolution (CR), which provides an appropriation for programs like SNAP and child Nutrition to incur obligations for program operations within 30 days of the CR’s expiration. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Data Release: Beverage Tax Revenue and Expenditures   - Information about the revenue and spending for the Philadelphia Beverage Tax. This release offers an update on the Beverage Tax through the end of the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2019

Reducing the Intake of Sodium in Community Settings: Evaluation of Year One Activities in the Sodium Reduction in Communities Program, Arkansas, 2016–2017   - In collaboration with 30 partner schools and 5 partner community meals programs, researchers sought to reduce dietary sodium intake through increased implementation of 1) food service guidelines, 2) procurement practices, 3) food preparation practices, and 4) environmental strategies. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

State Preemption of Food and Nutrition Policies and Litigation: Undermining Government's Role in Public Health   - In 2018, research was conducted to find state laws enacted through March 16, 2018, that preempt local food and nutrition policies including their legislative histories; and preempt lawsuits related to food consumption and chronic disease (e.g., Commonsense Consumption Acts), including explicitly preempting government activity. (American Journal of Preventive Medicine)

New FDA Online Education and Training Module on Menu Labeling   - The FDA has developed an education module to help industry, regulators, and consumers understand the menu labeling regulations. This online module describes what types of establishments and types of foods are covered by the menu labeling regulations and how to comply with the regulations. The FDA has also published two fact sheets for industry on menu labeling and declaring calories. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Sustainable Diets, Food, and Nutrition: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief   - Summary of an August 2018 workshop to review current and emerging knowledge on the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition; explore sustainable diets and relevant impacts for cross-sector partnerships, policy, and research; and discuss how sustainable diets influence dietary patterns, the food system, and population and public health. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))

Soda Industry Steals Page From Tobacco To Combat Taxes On Sugary Drinks   - In the run-up to the midterm elections, the soda industry has poured millions of dollars into fighting taxes on sugary drinks, an increasingly popular approach to combating obesity, which affects 40 percent of American adults. (Kaiser Health News (KHN))

Draft Guidance for Industry: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion, Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed, Serving Size-Related Issues, Dual-Column Labeling, and Miscellaneous Topics   - Guidance on the definition of a single-serving container, reference amounts customarily consumed, which are used by companies to determine serving size, dual-column labeling, and miscellaneous issues, such as requirements relating to chewing gum and to multi-unit retail food packages. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Better for You Foods: A Guide to Evaluating the Quality of Nutrition Standards   - This report details the process used to review and evaluate “Better for You” nutrition standards, and the results from a preliminary implementation of this tool to review existing standards. It highlights the three standards that scored highest with this initial use, and explains why these standards scored the highest. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Eating Veggies Is Fun! An Implementation Pilot Study in Partnership With a YMCA in South Los Angeles   - A pilot study to assess the feasibility of implementing an evidence-based intervention to promote liking of initially disliked vegetables among children enrolled in a YMCA summer camp. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Race, Ethnicity, and Other Factors Predicting U.S. Parents’ Support for Policies to Reduce Food and Beverage Marketing to Children and Adolescents   - Study examines parents’ support for policies to reduce unhealthy food and beverage marketing to children and adolescents and identify racial, ethnic, and other sociodemographic characteristics that predict support. (Kaiser Health News (KHN))

Work Requirements and Safety Net Programs   - Paper analyzes those who would be impacted by an expansion of work requirements in SNAP and an introduction of work requirements into Medicaid. (Brookings Institution)

Gestational Diabetes and Health Behaviors Among Women: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2014   - Women with gestational diabetes are at 7 times greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than are women without gestational diabetes. The objectives of this study were to examine recent changes in the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus among women of reproductive age in the United States and assess the prevalence of factors associated with participating in healthy lifestyle behaviors. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Nutrition Facts Label Reboot: A Tale of Two Labels   - The Nutrition Facts label that you may read when buying packaged foods or preparing a meal has undergone a makeover. It’s been updated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reflect updated scientific findings. These changes can help you make better-informed choices about the foods you and your family eat and help you maintain a healthy diet. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Moving Research Into Practice: Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Weight Management for Cancer Patients and Survivors   - Discussion paper proposes six action steps to increase the availability and uptake of weight management, physical activity, and nutrition interventions for cancer patients and survivors (National Academy of Medicine)

A Qualitative Evaluation of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program (October 2018)   - In early 2018, the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition conducted a series of interviews with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2015 and 2016 Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program grantees and stakeholders in order to gain a better understanding of policy implications and to inform the future of healthy food incentive programs. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Call for Papers: Indigenous Food Sovereignty in North America   - JAFSCD and the Journal of American Indian Education announce a joint call for papers and commentaries on Indigenous Food Sovereignty in North America. The deadline for manuscript submissions is January 15, 2019.

Best Practices and Innovative Solutions to Overcome Barriers to Delivering Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes in Rural Communities   - To better understand the barriers to implementing policy; systems; and environmental (PSE) change initiatives within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) programming in U.S. rural communities; as well as strategies to overcome these barriers, this study identifies: (1) the types of nutrition-related PSE SNAP-Ed programming currently being implemented in rural communities; (2) barriers to implementing PSE in rural communities; and (3) common best practices and innovative solutions to overcoming SNAP-Ed PSE implementation barriers. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Fast Food Consumption Among Adults in the United States, 2013–2016   - This report presents data on the percentage of adults who consumed fast food on a given day in the United States during 2013–2016. (National Center for Health Statistics, CDC)

Cost-effectiveness of financial incentives and disincentives for improving food purchases and health through the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): A microsimulation study   - Study aimed to estimate the health impact, program and healthcare costs, and cost-effectiveness of food incentives, disincentives, or restrictions in SNAP. (Public Library of Science)

Study Documents Purchasing, Consumption Impacts of Philadelphia’s Sweetened Beverage Tax   - New research reported in a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper finds that, after roughly one year, Philadelphia’s tax on sweetened beverages did not substantially reduce children’s consumption of such beverages overall. (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)

Parents’ Reports of Fast-Food Purchases for Their Children: Have They Improved? (September 2018)   - Study documents parents’ reported fast-food purchases for their children (ages 2-11) and examines changes over time. (University of Connecticut, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity)

America’s Eating Habits: Food Away From Home (September 2018)   - This report takes a comprehensive look at the role of food away from home (FAFH) in American diets, exploring nutritional composition of FAFH and key Federal programs that may influence FAFH. The report also discusses how FAFH choices and availability relate to diet quality, income, age, and other socioeconomic factors. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

WIC-Medicaid II Feasibility Study: Final Report (September 2018)   - This report presents findings from the WIC-Medicaid II Feasibility Study (WM-II). The goal of WM-II was to assess the feasibility of repeating and potentially expanding two previous studies within current (2010) policy and participation environments. These two studies looked at associations between WIC participation and health outcomes and Medicaid costs. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

National Food Affordability: A County-Level Analysis   - The purpose of this study was to explore the sociodemographic factors that contribute to food affordability across space, with specific emphasis on rural and urban differences in the United States. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Beverage Consumption Among Youth in the United States, 2013–2016   - In 2013–2016, water accounted for 43.7% of total beverage consumption among U.S. youth, followed by milk (21.5%), soft drinks (19.9%), 100% juice (7.3%), and other beverages (7.6%). The contribution of milk and 100% juice to total beverage consumption decreased with age, while the contribution of water and soft drinks increased with age. (National Center for Health Statistics, CDC)

SNAP Supports Children and Families   - Fact sheet and policy recommendations on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

USAID Partners with U.S. Universities to Fight Global Hunger   - Last week, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green announced the expansion of research partnerships with U.S. universities to develop and deploy solutions to address global agricultural challenges and help end hunger. (U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID))

Physical Activity Resource Guide: Implementing Physical Activity Programming for SNAP-Eligible Populations (2018)   - This resource provides practical “how-to” information about physical activity programming. This guide is intended to assist public health professionals, community leaders, community based and similar organizations assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based physical education and physical activity programing in early child care, elementary school, middle school, high school, parks and the worksite environment. (California Department of Health)

Simulating Proposed Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Countable Resources and Categorical Eligibility   - This issue brief, the first in a new series of briefs analyzing the impact of proposed changes to SNAP, provides insight into how changes to SNAP eligibility requirements could impact SNAP participants, including children, seniors (age 60 or older), and people with disabilities. (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)

2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Call for Nominations   - USDA and HHS are currently asking for nominations to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Committee will be established to provide an independent, science-based review of specific topics and supporting scientific questions related to nutrition and health – from birth into older adulthood. Applications are open until October 6, 2018. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

From Disparities to Discrimination: Getting at the Roots of Food Insecurity in America   - Report highlights emerging research from Philadelphia that documents differences in food insecurity in relation to experiences with racial and ethnic discrimination on the street, in healthcare, school and work, with the police, and in other settings. (Children's HealthWatch)

Breastfeeding Report Card: United States, 2018   - To track our nation's progress on achieving the Healthy People 2020 goals, CDC's 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card provides a compilation of data on breastfeeding practices and supports in all states, the District of Columbia (DC), Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Price Variability Across Food Product and Vendor Type in Food Benefit Redemptions Under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)   - This report examines variability in WIC food transaction prices across store formats and WIC State agencies in the Midwest, Western, Southwest, and Mountain Plains using purchase-level data on 2014 Electronic Benefit Transfer transactions. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

National WIC Breastfeeding Week 2018   - The USDA has declared August 1-7, 2018 National WIC Breastfeeding Week and has just launched a new WIC Breastfeeding Support portal. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

New Ventures to Study Infants and Young Children through National Survey   - New questions on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) will address gaps in scientific knowledge in birth-24 month nutrition, including mixed feeding (formula and human milk), modes of feeding (bottle, nipple, cup), and introduction of food groups. (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), HHS)

Economic Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture   - The mission of USDA's Economic Research Service is to anticipate trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and to conduct high-quality, objective economic research to inform and enhance public and private decision making. Research topics include agriculture, food and nutrition, food safety, global markets, resources and environment, and rural economy. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

International Food Policy Research Institute Podcast Series on Ending Hunger and Malnutrition by 2025   - This 11-podcast series from IFPRI features the latest groundbreaking thinking about nutrition from top policymakers, researchers, and practitioners, all seeking to answer the question of ending hunger and malnutrition by 2025. (International Food Policy Research Institute)

Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition — The Thousand Day Window of Opportunity   - This archived webinar from June 2019 explored how a woman’s nutrition during this time can impact both her own health and the child’s health, identify strategies that support women to breastfeed, and provide recommendations regarding an infant’s transition to the family diet. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials   - ERS has assembled 70 charts and maps covering key information about the farm and food sectors, including agricultural markets and trade, farm income, food prices and consumption, food security, rural economies, and the interaction of agriculture and natural resources. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

Child malnutrition country estimates (WHO global database)   - Global malnutrition estimates data. (World Health Organization (WHO))

Eating and Health Module (ATUS)   - The Eating & Health Module of the American Time Use Survey collects data to analyze relationships among time use patterns and eating patterns, nutrition, and obesity; food and nutrition assistance programs; and grocery shopping and meal preparation. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

FAOSTAT   - Provides time-series and cross sectional data relating to food and agriculture for over 200 countries. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)

FRAC Resource Library   - FRAC's Resource Library contains Best Practices, Fact Sheets, Graphics, Interactive Data Tools, Reports, Toolkit and other tools to address poverty-related hunger and under nutrition in the United States. (Food Research and Action Center)

Food Access Research Atlas   - The Food Access Research Atlas maps and provides selected food access indicators for census tracts. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

Food Environment Atlas   - Provides a spatial overview of a community's ability and success in accessing healthy food. Users can assemble county-level statistics on food choices, health and well-being, and community characteristics. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

Food Insecurity in The United States   - National, state, and county-level data on food insecurity for children and adults, and food bank costs and budgets. (Feeding America)

FoodAPS National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey   - A nationally representative survey of household food purchases and acquisitions. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

FoodData Central   - FoodData Central is an integrated data system that provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research. (Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA)

Healthy Eating Index   - The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a measure of diet quality that assesses conformance to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. USDA's primary use of the HEI is to monitor the diet quality of the U.S. population and the low-income subpopulation, examine relationships between diet and health-related outcomes, and to assess the quality of food assistance packages, menus, and the US food supply. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)   - Data on the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population, based on a survey that includes interviews and physical examinations. (National Center for Health Statistics, CDC)

Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps   - Online tool to search for and view indicators related to nutrition, physical activity, and obesity. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps   - Aan interactive database that provides information about the health status and behaviors of Americans, state-by-state, via clickable maps, charts, and tables. Topics include obesity, breastfeeding, physical activity, and other health behaviors and related environmental and policy data from multiple sources. (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC)

SNAP Map: SNAP Matters in Every Community   - This interactive mapping tool provides household participation rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, by county in each state, a searchable table, and SNAP fact sheets for each state. (Food Research and Action Center)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Data System   - Provides time-series data on State and county-level estimates of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation and benefit levels, combined with area estimates of total population and the number of persons in poverty. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

USDA Food Composition Databases   - Allows users to search the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference and the USDA Branded Food Products Database for nutritional content and ingredients. (Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA)

Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition Information System (VMNIS)   - Databases of nutrition deficiencies that provide national, regional, and global assessments of the magnitude of micronutrient deficiencies. (World Health Organization (WHO))

WHO Global Data Bank on Infant and Young Child Feeding   - Global database on breast-feeding and infant nutrition. (World Health Organization (WHO))

WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition   - Global database on child growth and child nutrition that is a standardized compilation of child growth and malnutrition data from nutritional surveys conducted around the world since 1960. (World Health Organization (WHO))

Allen Foundation Grants   - Grants for projects that primarily benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research.

American Gastroenterological Association   - The Foundation raises funds for research and public education in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of digestive diseases. (American Gastroenterological Association)

CFDA Food and Nutrition Service Grant Programs   - The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance provides access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance)

Children’s Healthy Weight State Capacity Building Program   - To develop and implement a Children’s Healthy Weight CoIIN, with the goal of increasing the proportion of children and young adults ages birth to 21 years who fall within a healthy weight range by supporting states to adopt evidence-based or evidence-informed policies and practices related to nutrition, physical activity, and breastfeeding. (Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS)

Diet and Physical Activity Assessment Methodology (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)   - This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Diet and Physical Activity Assessment Methodology (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)   - This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Grants   - FNS discretionary grant opportunities. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI)   - Initiative provides financial and technical assistance to eligible healthy food retail projects across the country. HFFI aims to provide financial resources and expertise necessary to expand access to healthy foods in underserved areas, to create and preserve quality jobs, and to revitalize low-income communities. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Healthy Habits: Timing for Developing Sustainable Healthy Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)   - Funding for innovative research to identify mechanisms of influence and/or promote positive sustainable health behavior(s) in children and youth (birth to age 18). (National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), NIH)

NIDDK Nutrition Funding Opportunities   - The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Grants   - Competitive grants and cooperative agreements to support food and agricultural research, education, and extension programs. (National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA)

Voices for Healthy Kids Grants   - The goal of the grant opportunities within this initiative is to make effective strategic investments in ongoing state, local, and tribal public policy issue campaigns in order to increase public policy impact on healthy weight and living among children. (American Heart Association)

ACPM Policy and Advocacy   - Practice policy statements, public policy statements, position statements, and patient education statements consistent with scientific principles of the discipline of preventive medicine. (American College of Preventive Medicine)

ASTHO Healthy Eating Position Statement   - This position statement recommends policies that help individuals prevent or manage chronic disease by regulating the availability of healthy food, sodium, trans fat, menu labeling, added sugars, and food marketing. (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO))

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy   - Advocacy and policy efforts to improve the nation's health and advance the dietetics profession. The Academy's priority areas are disease prevention and treatment; lifecycle nutrition; and quality healthcare. (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)

CDC Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity - Legislation   - This dataset contains policy data for 50 US states and DC from 2001 to 2017. Data include information related to state legislation and regulations on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in settings such as early care and education centers, restaurants, schools, work places, and others. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Center for Science in the Public Interest   - Independent science-based organization that works to educate the public and advocate for government policies that are consistent with scientific evidence on nutrition, food safety, health and environmental issues.

Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label   - On May 20, 2016, the FDA announced the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices. FDA published the final rules in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Food systems and diets: Facing the challenges of the 21st century   - Report from the Global Panel on Agricultural and Food Systems for Nutrition is designed to help policymakers make food systems more supportive of high quality diets.

Global Food Policy Report 2017   - A review of major developments in food and nutrition policy around the globe, featuring an in-depth look at the impact of rapid urbanization. (International Food Policy Research Institute)

Growing Food Connections Policy Database   - Searchable collection of local public policies that explicitly support community food systems. This database provides policymakers, government staff, and others interested in food policy with concrete examples of local public policies that have been adopted to address a range of food systems issues. (Growing Food Connections)

National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA)   - The National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) advocates national policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity to help reduce the illnesses, disabilities, premature deaths, and costs caused by diet- and inactivity-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.

Nutrition Standards for School Meals   - Contains regulations, policy memos, and other guidance materials relating to the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

Obesity Legislation Database   - The legislation database tracks state and federal policies related to obesity and diet-related diseases in issue areas including access to healthy food, breastfeeding, farms and gardens, school nutrition and physical activity, food assistance programs, marketing/advertising to children, menu and package labeling, and food and beverage taxes. (University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health))

Public Policies to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption in Children and Adolescents   - Excess consumption of added sugars, especially from sugary drinks, poses a grave health threat to children and adolescents, disproportionately affecting children of minority and low-income communities. Public policies, such as those detailed in this statement, are needed to decrease child and adolescent consumption of added sugars and improve health. (American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP))

School Nutrition Association (SNA) Legislative and Policy   - Federal and state legislation, policies, and regulations related to school nutrition programs. (School Nutrition Association)

Summary of State Laws Addressing the School Breakfast Gap   - A summary of how states address the school breakfast gap. This gap develops when students who use school lunch programs don’t have access to a healthy school breakfast. The issue brief highlights legal interventions introduced by different states to close the gap. (Network for Public Health Law)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policies   - Policies related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

USDA Foods Disaster Assistance   - Information for food assistance during disasters. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Laws and Regulations   - Legislation and regulations related to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

2014 FDA Health and Diet Survey (2016)   - Findings from a 2014 survey on Americans' attitudes, awareness, knowledge, and behavior regarding various elements of nutrition and physical activity. (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), HHS)

2018 Food and Health Survey   - Survey provides an examination of issues related to health and diet, food components, food production, and food safety. It also explores new topics, such as food insecurity, diets and eating patterns, and how consumers' diets compare to dietary guidelines and expert recommendations. (International Food Information Council Foundation (IFICF))

A Legal and Practical Guide for Designing Sugary Drink Taxes   - Guide for local officials and advocates who are interested in pursuing sugary drink taxes and for anyone interested in learning more about this strategy. (ChangeLab Solutions)

A Review of Food Marketing to Children and Adolescents (December 2012)   - This report examines food marketing to children and how it has changed in recent years. (Federal Trade Commission)

British Journal of Nutrition   - An international peer-reviewed journal covering research on human and clinical nutrition, animal nutrition and basic science as applied to nutrition. Journal has a 12-month embargo on content. (Cambridge Journals)

Dietary Guidelines for Americans   - The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provide advice for making food choices that promote good health, advocate a healthy weight, and help prevent disease. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Reports   - Series of reports on the dietary reference values for the intake of nutrients by Americans and Canadians. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

Feeding Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers: A Responsive Parenting Approach   - This report presents evidence-based recommendations for promoting healthy nutrition and feeding patterns for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months, with an emphasis on dietary quality, portion sizes, and mealtime environment. Physical activity, soothing, and sleep are also discussed in the report, as they have also been shown to influence early life feeding behaviors and weight outcomes. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Food Support Programs and Their Impacts on Young Children   - This policy brief provides an overview and analysis of research on the health impacts on young children of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF))

Food and Nutrition Assistance Research Reports Database   - Peer-reviewed reports and articles on food and nutrition assistance-related research conducted by ERS researchers or funded through ERS. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective (2012)   - Report by an expert panel of renowned scientists from around the world who reviewed and assessed the total body of research on the relation of diet, physical activity and body size to cancer risk. The report provides specific recommendations for policy makers and the general public to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. (American Institute for Cancer Research)

Healthy People 2020 Nutrition and Weight Status   - This chapter of Healthy People 2020 presents national health objectives for improving nutrition and tackling problems with overweight. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS))

Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection   - This collection allows users to browse and search the full text of over 900 historical and contemporary federal dietary guidance and nutrition education publications. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

Household Food Security in the United States in 2016 (September 2017)   - This report presents statistics from the survey that cover household food security, food expenditures, and use of Federal food and nutrition assistance programs in 2016. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

Household Food Security in the United States in 2017 (2018)   - This report presents statistics from the survey covering households' food security, food expenditures, and use of food and nutrition assistance programs. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Hunger in Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities for the Aging Network (2017)   - Resource explores a variety of available food assistance programs that can be used in combination to more effectively address the needs of seniors in their communities. (Meals on Wheels of America)

Leading with Nutrition: Leveraging Federal Programs for Better Health   - Report from a BPC task force to explore strategies for promoting healthy nutrition through public programs and policies related to food and health. (Bipartisan Policy Center)

Lower Calorie Foods, It's Just Good Business (February 2013)   - Report from the Hudson Institute's Obesity Solutions Initiative. (Hudson Institute)

Mathematica Policy Research - Nutrition Publications   - Research and publications on the quality of foods federal nutrition assistance provide as well as the diets people consumer throughout their lives-from infancy to advanced age. (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)

NASEM Food and Nutrition Reports   - Reports related to food and nutrition including the safety and adequacy of the U.S. food supply, proper use of dietary supplements, the need for adequate nutrition among particular populations, and guidelines for nutrient intake. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))

Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review (NESR)   - Systematic review library that uses state-of-the-art methodology to objectively review, evaluate, and synthesize food and nutrition-related research. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Nutritional Quality of Food Prepared at Home and Away From Home, 1977-2008   - Results from a study that examined dietary guidance and the nutritional quality of food prepared at home (FAH) versus food away from home (FAFH) in 2005-08, compared with 1977-78. The increased popularity of FAFH is prompting new health promotion strategies, such as menu labeling, to address this challenge. (Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA)

Obesity: Meal and Fruit and Vegetable Snack Interventions to Increase Healthier Foods and Beverages Provided by Schools   - CPSTF recommends meal interventions and fruit and vegetable snack interventions to increase the availability of healthier foods and beverages provided by schools. This finding is based on evidence that they increase fruit and vegetable consumption and reduce or maintain the rate of obesity or overweight. Economic evidence shows that meal interventions and fruit and vegetable snack interventions are cost-effective. (Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF))

Optimizing the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The Selection Process (2017)   - This report assesses the process used to develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; it does not evaluate the substance or use of the guidelines. This first report seeks to discover how the advisory committee selection process can be improved to provide more transparency, eliminate bias, and include committee members with a range of viewpoints for the purpose of informing the 2020 cycle. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))

Planning for Food Access and Community-Based Food Systems: A National Scan and Evaluation of Local Comprehensive and Sustainability Plans (2012)   - Results from a research study to identify and evaluate the development, adoption and implementation of food related goals and policies of local comprehensive plans across the United States; and their impact on local policies, regulations, and standards for the purpose of reducing food access disparities among children, adolescents, and adults, and improving community-based food systems. (American Planning Association)

PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset   - Literature search of the PubMed/MEDLINE database limited to citations from a broad spectrum of dietary supplement literature. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)

Public Health Nutrition   - Public Health Nutrition provides an international peer-reviewed forum for the publication and dissemination of research and scholarship aimed at understanding the causes of, and approaches and solutions to, nutrition-related public health achievements, situations and problems around the world. (Cambridge Journals)

Publishing Guidelines for Incorporating Health Criteria Into School Curriculum (Grades K-12) (2013)   - Guidelines to facilitate the increase of health criteria in school curricula by incorporating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines suggest methods to incorporate information and examples that help students learn and apply skills in the areas of nutrition, physical education/activity, and healthy behaviors. (National Association of State Boards of Education)

Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (September 2017)   - This second report, Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, offers a comprehensive review and recommendations for improving the rest of the process to update the DGA. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))

Rural Food Access Toolkit   - This toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing food access programs in rural communities across the United States. (Rural Health Information Hub)

School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity   - The guidelines identify the most effective policies and practices schools can implement to help young people adopt and maintain healthy eating habits and a physically active lifestyle. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Special Supplement: Community-Driven Efforts to Increase Equity in Communities Through Policy and Systems Change: Outcomes and Lessons Learned From 9 Years of Food & Fitness Community Partnerships   - Health Promotion Practice supplement features 12 articles and two commentaries, including three case studies highlighting the processes, partnerships and local policy changes needed to overcome barriers and create community-driven equitable change in food and fitness environments. (Society for Public Health Education)

State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2018   - This report highlights approaches to increase the purchase, supply, and demand of fruits and vegetables in states and communities across the United States. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Stepping It Up and Eating Right: Past and Future Successes in Federal Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy and Programs (December 2016)   - Report outlines the successes made during the past eight years to improve nutrition and physical activity in the United States. Importantly, it also outlines several paths to continue this progress. (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), HHS)

Strategies to Limit Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Young Children: Proceedings of a Workshop   - Proceedings from a June 2017 workshop with five objectives: to provide an overview of current and emerging strategies to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by young children and explore the evidence on effectiveness; to contextualize the strategies by broadly considering patterns and trends in beverage consumption in US children; to examine current guidelines for beverage intake applicable to children 5 years of age and younger; to explore the role of industry in sugar-sweetened beverage intake in young children; and to identify where knowledge gaps and opportunities exist to inform future policies, programs, and strategies. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program   - Research publications on the outcomes and effects of U.S. food and nutrition food and assistance programs including the Food Stamp Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

The Role of Law and Policy in Achieving the Healthy People 2020 Nutrition and Weight Status Goals of Increased Fruit and Vegetable Intake in the United States (September 2018)   - Report focuses on the major laws and policies associated with the Nutrition and Weight Status (NWS) topic area of HP2020 and specific objectives related to increasing fruit and vegetable intake for those in the U.S. ages 2 years and older. This report aims to provide information to decision-makers, public health professionals, educators, scientists, researchers and stakeholders, and others about law and policy strategies that can increase the supply of, access to, and consumer demand for fruits and vegetable, with a particular focus on children. (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), HHS)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Role in Addressing Nutrition-Related Health Issues   - This open-access, supplemental issue (vol 52, issue 2, suppl 2) of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine includes multiple articles on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, its effectiveness, its challenges, and how its policies can be revised to meet the newest dietary guidelines. (American Journal of Preventive Medicine)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library   - Online library that houses summarized nutrition research with recommendations to guide nutrition practice. (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Information   - Food and nutrition information for consumers, nutritionists, and other health professionals. (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)

Arctic Health - Food, Air and Water   - Comprehensive listing of Arctic nutrition information. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)

CDC Nutrition Page   - CDC nutrition efforts cover a wide spectrum of related topics. This website provides consumer information on general nutrition guidelines and issues. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Community Guide: Nutrition   - Evidence-based recommendations for promoting nutrition intervention programs and policies. (Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF))

Dietary Guidelines for Americans   - The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provide advice for making food choices that promote good health, advocate a healthy weight, and help prevent disease. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) Calculator for Healthcare Professionals   - This tool will calculate daily nutrient recommendations based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)   - The DSLD contains the full label contents from a sample of dietary supplement products marketed in the U.S. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)

Dietary Supplements   - This guide provides information about using nutritional supplements for elderly health maintenance. (National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH)

Healthy Eating   - This guide provides information about nutritious diets for elderly health maintenance. (National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH)

Healthy Food Service Guidelines   - Resources for implementing food service guidelines to provide healthier food and beverage options. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Infant and Toddler Nutrition   - Site brings together existing information and practical strategies on developing healthy eating patterns for infants and toddlers, from birth to 24 months of age. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)   - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. (Food and Nutrition Service, USDA)

The New and Improved Nutrition Facts Label – Key Changes   - Page highlights recent changes to the nutrition facts label, which will be rolled out to all products by January 2020. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

WHO Nutrition Information   - WHO works with Member States and partners to ensure universal access to effective nutrition actions and to healthy and sustainable diets. This webpage serves as the repository for WHO's work, statistics, information and publications on global nutrition. (World Health Organization (WHO))

e-Library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions (e-LENA)   - e-LENA brings together the latest evidence-informed WHO guidelines, commentaries and evidence resources on the broad topic of nutrition. (World Health Organization (WHO))

Child Nutrition Sharing Site   - An online resource center providing Child Nutrition Programs with a means for sharing valuable resources related to program operations. The CNSS gives child nutrition professionals a one-stop shop to access high-quality resources and training materials in the child nutrition community that support current Federal regulations, policies, and guidance. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Choose MyPlate   - Tool to help consumers make healthier food choices. The site provides nutrition education and guidance from the federal government. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Diet & Nutrition   - Nutrition education materials, tools, and statistics produced by NIH and other Federal agencies. (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH)

DigitalCATCH   - Digital CATCH is the platform to access program resources for CATCH® , the school health program with the most scientific evidence of effectiveness. Site provides free access to physical activity and nutrition curricula for pre-K through middle school students. (CATCH: Coordinated Approach to Child Health)

Eat Healthy ─ Be Active Community Workshops   - Six one-hour workshops that include lesson plans, learning objectives, talking points, hands-on activities, and handouts. The workshops are designed for community educators, health promoters, dietitians/nutritionists, cooperative extension agents, and others to teach to adults in a wide variety of community settings. (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), HHS)

Family Food Decision-Making Discussion Guide   - Discussion guide to encourage families to analyze their own food decisions, build goals, and implement change. (Cornell University, College of Human Ecology)

HerbList   - An app for research-based information about the safety and effectiveness of herbal products. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Nutrition Education Resources & Materials   - Educational materials to assist consumers, educators, teachers, dietitians, and health professionals in learning to read and understand Nutrition Facts labels. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) Resource Library   - Nutrition education and training materials for SNAP-Ed providers and community health nutrition educators. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

The Facts Behind Senior Hunger   - Page highlights reasons for food insecurity in aging adults, its impact on health and wellness, and organizations who are working to end food insecurity in the aging population. (National Council for Aging Care)

Voices for Healthy Kids Toolkits   - Healthy eating and physical activity toolkits to promote healthy lifestyles for children. Site also links to grant opportunities related to child obesity, nutrition, and physical activity. (American Heart Association)

What's On Your Plate? Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging   - Report provides information for seniors on important nutrients, plans for healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, shopping, food safety, and more. (National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH)

Communities, Adolescents, Nutrition, Fitness (CANFIT)   - The California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness (CANFit) Program is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission is to engage communities and build their capacity to improve the nutrition and physical activity status of California's low-income African American, American Indian, Latino, Asian American, and Pacific Islander youth 10-14 years old.

Fuel Up to Play 60   - In-school nutrition and physical activity program that encourages students to eat healthy, be active, and implement long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. (National Dairy Council)

Health Educators: nformation on food safety and nutrition education campaigns   - Food safety and nutrition education campaigns for pregnant women, kids & teens, the Hispanic Community, and educators. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Healthy Eating on a Budget   - Tips for healthy eating when on a budget. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Let's Move - Eat Healthy   - *Archived site, content may be outdated.* Tools, support, and information for parents and caregivers to make healthier choices while instilling healthy eating habits in children that will last a lifetime.

WIC Breastfeeding Support   - Portal provides state and local WIC agencies access to downloadable resources and materials to share with participants and partners, including posters, educational materials, videos and resources tailored for moms, dads, grandparents and the support network of infant caregivers. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition   - National education program designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight. The program provides tools, fun activities, and more to help encourage healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced screen time. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH)

AHRQ Health Care Innovations Exchange - Diet and Nutrition   - Innovations and quality tools to improve nutrition programs. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS)

Automated Self-administered 24-Hour Dietary Recall (ASA24)   - Dietary assessment tool to enable automated self-administered 24-hour recalls that can be used by researchers for epidemiologic, intervention, behavioral, or clinical research and by clinicians for diet assessment and nutrition counseling. (National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH)

CATCH: Coordinated Approach to Child Health   - CATCH is a program designed to prevent childhood obesity and launch kids and communities toward healthier lifestyle.

CORE Nutrition Working Group   - The Nutrition Working Group promotes maternal and child survival and health through dissemination of information and approaches essential for quality nutrition programming. This website provides information, tools and other nutrition resources created by the working group. (CORE Group)

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Education Resource Library   - Catalog of printable educational materials and videos on topics related to food safety, nutrition (including labeling and dietary supplements), and cosmetics. These materials are intended for consumers, educators, dietitians, and health professionals. as well as for industry and regulators. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)

Community Malnutrition Resource Hub   - This Resource Hub is designed to help community-based organizations, public health leaders, health care professionals, and other organizations interested in reducing malnutrition among older adults. It includes practical resources, tools, and ideas to help users develop and implement a malnutrition plan. (National Council on Aging)

Food and Nutrition Information Center   - Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

Healthfinder: Nutrition   - Government-sponsored resources on nutrition including reports, toolkits, statistics and guidelines. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS))

Healthy Food Access Portal   - The Healthy Food Access Portal brings together the rapidly growing body of research, best practices, resources, and policy information for community members, practitioners, advocates, entrepreneurs, and others who are committed to ensuring that all communities have equitable access to healthy, quality, affordable food.

Healthy Food Policy Project   - The Healthy Food Policy Project identifies and elevates local laws that seek to promote access to healthy food, and also contribute to strong local economies, an improved environment, and health equity, with a focus on socially disadvantaged and marginalized groups. Resources include a policy database, food system crosswalk, and case studies on healthy food policy initiatives. (University of Connecticut, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity)

Healthy Meals Resource System (HMRS)   - Online information center for USDA Child Nutrition Programs. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

MedlinePlus - Child Nutrition   - (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

MedlinePlus - Nutrition   - (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

MedlinePlus: Nutrition for Older Adults   - Information about and links to nutrition resources for older adults. Includes links on research, organizations, specific conditions. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)

Multi-Lingual Nutrition Media   - Nutrition-related multi-media resources in a variety of languages that can be used for health promotion programs. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)

National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging   - Resources and events on nutrition & aging for consumers, policy makers, researchers, and nutrition professionals. (Administration for Community Living (ACL), HHS)

Nutrition.gov   - Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. (National Agricultural Library, USDA)

Partnering with Food Service to Reduce Sodium: A Toolkit for Public Health Practitioners   - This toolkit provides public health practitioners with a list of strategies, tools, and resources to build new and/or enhance existing partnerships with food service providers to reduce sodium in foods prepared, served, and sold. It is meant to help public health practitioners identify and engage food service providers to reduce the sodium content of food by understanding the context of food service settings as well as the language and drivers of food service providers. (National Network of Public Health Institutes)

Start Simple with MyPlate Challenge   - Start Simple with MyPlate and get tips, ideas and a personalized plan to meet your food group targets. Find what works for you and your family within your food preferences, health goals, and budget. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015   - This reports present updated estimates of undernourishment and progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and World Food Summit (WFS) hunger targets. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)

Toolkit for Mapping a Food System   - Toolkit provides a process for data collection, manipulation, and analysis to better understand local food structures in a region. (Cornell University)

Tools for Healthy Tribes: Improving Access to Healthy Foods in Indian Country   - This paper describes how the American Indian Healthy Eating Project evolved through five phases: 1) starting the conversation; 2) conducting multidisciplinary formative research; 3) strengthening partnerships and tailoring policy options; 4) disseminating community-generated ideas; and 5) accelerating action while fostering sustainability. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC))

USDA Food and Nutrition   - Nutrition information and guidance on child nutrition programs, food safety, and diet. (U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA))

ASN Meetings and Education   - Nutrition-related professional development activities that focus on cutting edge topics of interest to nutrition researchers, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, international members, students and industry stakeholders. (American Society for Nutrition)

ICN e-Learning Portal   - Online training system that offers continuing education courses to support the professional development and training of child nutrition program personnel at all levels of responsibility. (Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN))

Nutrition-Related Public Health Courses and Materials   - Access to content of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's most popular nutrition courses. (Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health)

School Nutrition Education & Professional Development   - Certification, credentialing, and professional development programs in school nutrition. (School Nutrition Association)

TRAIN Courses on Nutrition   - Links to web-based training and archived webinars on nutrition. (Public Health Foundation (PHF))