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In short: Haven has been hospitalised about 25 times in the past year due to a severe eating disorder.Haven’s mother is calling for more long-term care and mental health support to stop the cycle of readmission.What’s next? Eating Disorders Victoria is calling for the government to release its eating disorder strategy and to invest in early intervention and outpatient services.When Vanessa’s child, Haven, began cutting their food portions in half, she never thought it would turn into a long-term, life-threatening eating disorder.Haven, who uses they and them pronouns, began experiencing anorexia-like symptoms at 11 and soon after was diagnosed with avoidant/restrictive food intake…

Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.Inspections are taken as a “snapshot” of the day and time, and should not necessarily be taken as overall indicators of an establishment’s cleanliness. Violations are often corrected prior to the inspector leaving the site. Restaurants were found to be in compliance unless otherwise noted.Babe’s Grill House & Sports LoungeApril 4, 2024 | 312 Main St, Palmyra, PA 170783 – 301.11 Preventing Contamination from HandsA food employee was observed touching sliced fruit – a ready-to-eat food – with bare hands.4 – 501.12 Cutting…

The term “eating disorder” conjures different images for different people. Perhaps one imagines the stereotypical middle-class adolescent girl restricting her food intake to change the way her body looks. As advocacy efforts have increased, perhaps one envisions a more diverse presentation, maybe someone who engages in regular episodes of binge-eating. Whatever image happens to come to mind, it is likely representative of at least one out of the over 55,000 Vermonters who will face the challenges of an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to the Vermont Department of Mental Health (2023).What is an eating disorder?For a long time, this…

The term “eating disorder” conjures different images for different people. Perhaps one imagines the stereotypical middle-class adolescent girl restricting her food intake to change the way her body looks. As advocacy efforts have increased, perhaps one envisions a more diverse presentation, maybe someone who engages in regular episodes of binge-eating. Whatever image happens to come to mind, it is likely representative of at least one out of the over 55,000 Vermonters who will face the challenges of an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to the Vermont Department of Mental Health (2023).What is an eating disorder?For a long time, this…

Jazz Fest food vendors are teaming up with Ochsner to provide healthy food options at this year’s festival. The festival is known for delicious foods like crawfish bread, sno-balls, mango freezes, and Crawfish Monica. This year, Ochsner’s Eat Fit team has worked with vendors to provide nourishing options that are health-conscious. Some Eat Fit options available at Jazz Fest this year include poulet fricassee and jama jama from Bennachin, crab ravigote and crawfish remoulade from Papa Ninety Catering, vegetarian red beans from Burks & Douglas, veggie tacos from Carmo and many more. Those attending the festival can look at vendor…

While most fast foods are based on cheap, unhealthy ingredients, many fast-food establishments now offer nutritious entrees and sides. Popular examples include wraps, salads, and burritos.While most fast foods are based on cheap, unhealthy ingredients, many fast-food establishments now offer healthy entrees and accouterments.The restaurants below are renowned for their wide selection of unhealthy foods. But if you don’t like indulging in traditional fast food, it’s good to know that they also serve healthier alternatives. Although a few of these restaurants are only found in the United States, most are international.Chipotle Mexican Grill is a restaurant chain that specializes in…

Explore the latest restaurant buzz in El Paso, where we’re providing transparency on inspection scores.The Department of Public Health in El Paso conducts inspections of businesses based on their food handling procedures.Inspections are conducted in the city of El Paso, Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Socorro, Vinton and El Paso County.A passing score is 70 or higher. Establishments scoring 60 or lower face closure. An inspection carried out on a particular day may not reflect the overall, long-term conditions of the establishment. Restaurants failing inspections are given a chance to rectify the violations before a reinspection.This report is for April 15-19.Need a…

The farm bill, negotiated every five years, is a package of congressional legislation addressing a wide range of policies, including regulations and incentives for farming practices across the country as well as defining eligibility for SNAP and providing the resources for programs like Double Up Food Bucks. The farm bill, formally known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is also important for health care, specifically preventative health. Yet, since 2023, it has been in the process of contentious renegotiation with threats to two important programs that support a healthy climate and community: low income supplemental funds like SNAP and conservation…

The farm bill, negotiated every five years, is a package of congressional legislation addressing a wide range of policies, including regulations and incentives for farming practices across the country as well as defining eligibility for SNAP and providing the resources for programs like Double Up Food Bucks. The farm bill, formally known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is also important for health care, specifically preventative health. Yet, since 2023, it has been in the process of contentious renegotiation with threats to two important programs that support a healthy climate and community: low income supplemental funds like SNAP and conservation…

CNN  —  “How much plastic will you have for dinner, sir? And you, ma’am?” While that may seem like a line from a satirical skit on Saturday Night Live, research is showing it’s much too close to reality. Ninety percent of animal and vegetable protein samples tested positive for microplastics, teeny polymer fragments that can range from less than 0.2 inch (5 millimeters) down to 1/25,000th of an inch (1 micrometer), according to a February 2024 study. Anything smaller than 1 micrometer is a nanoplastic that must be measured in billionths of a meter. Even vegetarians can’t escape, according to…