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Unleashing agriculture's potential for improved nutrition and health …

In February 2011, the 2020 Vision Initiative of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized an international conference in New Delhi, India on “Leveraging Agriculture for Improving Nutrition and Health. Continue reading

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USDA Boosts Native American Nutrition Education

This year the U.S. Continue reading

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USDA Announces Investments in Nutrition Education for Native …

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined tribal leaders from across the nation at the National Congress of American Indians. Continue reading

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Nutrition labeling for meat becomes mandatory – – CNN.com Blogs

The next time you shop at the grocery store, you may see something new– nutrition labels on meat. The same types of labels you already find on other foods. In 1993, the U.S. Continue reading

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Nutrition labeling for meat becomes mandatory – – CNN.com Blogs

The next time you shop at the grocery store, you may see something new– nutrition labels on meat. Continue reading

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Strongly Supports New Nutrition …

CHICAGO – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) strongly supports the new U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations for meal patterns in schools announced today by First .. Continue reading

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USDA Releases School Meal Nutrition Standards | GENYOUth …

On Wednesday, January 25th, First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services announced the United States Department of … Continue reading

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JCPS Prepares for USDA to Update School Nutrition Standards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to update nutrition standards for school lunches tomorrow Wednesday. Continue reading

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USDA Launches Online Nutrition SuperTracker | Grainnet

Washington—Just in time to help Americans keep their New Year's resolutions by making healthy food and physical activity choices, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack t… Continue reading

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USDA Launches Online Nutrition SuperTracker | Grainnet

Washington—Just in time to help Americans keep their New Year's resolutions by making healthy food and physical activity choices, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack t… Continue reading

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