Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 Update
The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released their recommendations for the next iteration of the Dietary Guideline for Americans.
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Understanding and creating a culture of health through programs, policies and where we live, work, learn, play and worship can lead to improved health and weight status.
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The way you think and plan is 2 of 5 steps to healthy eating suggested by AU Professorial Lecturer Trina C. Ulrich, MD and AU student Lindsey VanWagner.
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It is your first class in an online program and you are ready to go, but have some uncertainties about what the online experience will be like. What is expected of you? How do you navigate the...
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For many entrepreneurs entering the health field, their career goals include starting a private practice or health company. With the various forms of technology, marketing strategies are easily...
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It is of utmost importance for parents and caregivers to provide children with positive mentorship during food preparation and meal times. As children form their own eating behaviors through their...
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Community health programs are as wide-ranging as the health needs of the US. The basic objectives of community health programs are to provide health education and health promotion activities to...
Full StoryWhy Should I Get a Master's in Nutrition Education From American University?
As you do your research on additional nutrition education and decide if a master’s degree is the right path for you, you may be interested in our new guide, Why American University’s Online Master...
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The online MS in Nutrition Education provides valuable information throughout the program to develop skills to stand out as an effective nutrition educator. Read on for a list of tips that you can...
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It’s been 12 years since Congress passed an act that required all schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (or other federal Child Nutrition Program) to create wellness policies...
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