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Am I Eligible for WIC? The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. How to Apply Learn More About WIC Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Non-breastfeeding postpartum women Infants Toddlers and children up to age 5 County health departments Hospitals Mobile clinics (vans) Community centers Schools Public housing sites Migrant health centers and camps Indian health services facilities WIC…
There are recognized therapies for treating people with binge eating disorder, but the waiting times to see professionals offering them can range from 6 to 12 months.People who do not want to wait that long to be treated for this eating disorder and those who have difficulty accessing these therapies could benefit from a new effective self-care intervention, demonstrates a study published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. The team behind this study reports that this intervention reduces the frequency of binge eating episodes by more than 70%, while providing psychological benefits.Catherine Bégin and Maxime Legendre, from…
Over the summer I was lucky enough to be invited to a 60th birthday at which the after-dinner entertainment was a private performance by one of the UK’s leading male pop stars. More eye-popping than the actual show, though, was how incredible said star looked. He was a mere shadow of his former self, prancing around the stage in a silver catsuit. His secret? Semaglutide, or Ozempic as it is branded, a new diet drug that everybody – but everybody, darling, including one of the world’s most famous supermodels – is apparently taking. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, it…
Read the Transcript: STACY MITCHELLWelcome to the Daily Dietitian Podcast. I am your host, Stacey Mitchell. I am so happy to have you here. My goal for this podcast is to break down the latest health topics and help clear the clutter in the messy world of nutrition and fitness. We hope to inspire, educate and entertain all things wellness. Join us as we talk with experts in their fields on how to feel our best in our own body and mind. Hey there, thank you so much for joining us this week. We have an incredible guest that I…
It’s an ingredient in thousands of our favourite foods that’s become a villain in the eyes of wellness influencers. Gluten — the protein in wheat products like bread and pasta — is avoided by some eight per cent of Brits for ‘health’ reasons, according to polls.But one of the UK’s top diet gurus has issued a stark warning against popular gluten- free products due to potential health risks.According to Professor Tim Spector, nutrition expert and founder of the popular ZOE diet app, some of the most popular gluten-free foods are seriously lacking in vital nutrients like fibre and filling protein —…
23andMe Holding Co., (NASDAQ: ME) shares squeaked ahead mid-week Wednesday. The company, a leading human genetics and preventive health concern, today released a new report on the genetics of emotional eating for 23andMe+ Premium members, informing them if they are at a higher likelihood of frequent emotional eating.Emotional eating occurs when an individual frequently eats to cope with difficult feelings. It often involves eating high-calorie, unhealthy foods, despite not feeling physically hungry, and can result in overeating. Emotional hunger is not satiated by food in the same way that physical hunger is, so while emotional eating may feel…
23andMe, Inc.Provides 23andMe+ Premium members with insight into their likelihood of experiencing emotional eating based on their geneticsSUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 23andMe Holding Co., (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, today released a new report on the genetics of emotional eating for 23andMe+ Premium members, informing them if they are at a higher likelihood of frequent emotional eating.Emotional eating occurs when an individual frequently eats to cope with difficult feelings1. It often involves eating high-calorie, unhealthy foods, despite not feeling physically hungry, and can result in overeating. Emotional hunger is not satiated…
Endnotes 1 Ebi, K.L., et al. (2018). Ch. 14: Human health. In: Impacts, risks, and adaptation in the United States: Fourth national climate assessment, volume II. U.S. Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, p. 541. 2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2021). Understanding the connections between climate change and human health. Retrieved 1/21/2022. 3 Hayden, M. H., et al. (2023). Ch. 15: Human health. Fifth National Climate Assessment. U.S. Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, p. 15-9. 4 Ibid., 15-6. 5 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2021). Ch. 11: Weather and climate extreme events in a changing climate. In: Climate change 2021: The physical…
Soy milk can raise the risk of breast cancer. Fat-free foods are healthier than high-fat foods. Vegans and vegetarians are deficient in protein. Some false ideas about nutrition seem to linger in American culture like a terrible song stuck in your head.So to set the record straight, we asked 10 of the top nutrition experts in the United States a simple question: What is one nutrition myth you wish would go away — and why? Here’s what they said.Myth No. 1: Fresh fruits and vegetables are always healthier than canned, frozen or dried varieties.Despite the enduring belief that “fresh is…