The focus highlights the reduction of ultra-processed foods and integration of diet standards into patient care. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new…
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House Committee Considers Bills to Amend Immigration and Nationality Act
Aliens convicted of defrauding the government or illegally receiving public benefits would be deportable. The House Rules Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, considered legislation…
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Federal Agencies Announce Nutrition Training Commitments from Medical Schools
More than 50 institutions plan to expand nutrition education for future physicians beginning in 2026. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and of Education convened leaders…
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President Trump Signs “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act“
USDA begins implementation aligned with updated national dietary guidelines. President Donald Trump recently signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law. The legislation directs the U.S.…
Read MoreHHS and USDA Secretaries Announce Major Reset of American Dietary Guidelines
The new dietary guidelines are expected to help Americans prioritize their health and lower health care prices. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture…
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USDA Expands State SNAP Waivers and Launches Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
Federal agencies outline changes affecting nutrition benefits and conservation programs. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new steps affecting nutrition assistance and agricultural conservation, including the approval of…
Read MoreHouse Bill Seeks to Prevent SNAP Fraud and Theft
The legislation responds to USDA reports of duplicate, outdated, and stolen SNAP benefits. Representative Nancy Mace recently introduced the Food Assistance Integrity and Responsibility (FAIR) Act would require…
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USDA Announces Produce Purchase for Food Banks and Nutrition Programs
Fresh oranges, grapefruits, and mandarins to be distributed to food banks. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to purchase $30…
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Administration Funds WIC Through Tariff Revenue
The allotted funding comes through USDA and will provide approximately three weeks of benefits. President Donald Trump’s administration has allocated $450 million in tariff revenue to support the…
Read MoreFederal Judge Orders USDA to Use Contigency Fund for SNAP Benefits
House Speaker Johnson had said the funds are for emergency use only when appropriations have been passed. Federal Judge John McConnell ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to…
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